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I just picked up Hornbys 'The Caledonian' set from ModelZone in Glasgow St Enoch today. Haven't got her running yet as I haven't got a set to run her on, but in about two weeks I will have, so that's not bad. Thing is, I got her for about £95. The detail on the set is amazing, the coaches...

What new-coming Standard Gauge Heritage Railways are under construction in Britain? There's only one I know of and that's the Waverley Route from Withrope Summit by the WRHA.

Might be picking one of these up next week. I'm considering DC because I've not actually got a layout yet - this will be the first time since I was a kid I've got a new train set and the first time I've ever bought a set for myself - and the price for the DCC set is insanely high! Plus, my...

I don't have much details on it, but here's what I do have. It was set during WW2 with plenty of children being evacuated (I believe we see a steam loco in it at some point but I could be wrong). The story follows a young boy who's sent to live with an old man who keeps himself to himself...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/sep/21/network-rail-broken-up-train-operators Not something I expected to see, so I'll certainly be keeping my eye on this one.

Has anyone seen these about lately? I've heard a bit of their HSTs being around, but nothing on the 31s.

I'm trying to remember something regarding the Falkirk Main line in the late 90's. A relative of mines had saved someone's life at Motherwell station in the late 90s (between '96 and '98) and those of us (in our family) who were present got a few rewards from ScotRail at the time - one of...

http://www.onemrc.co.uk/cathcart/index.html Anyone attending? I'll likely be there. Hoping to find some cheap stuff to buy this year like I did in '08 when I got a swallow livery 91 and DVT (which have yet to be run, sadly) for less than £40. Hoping to pick up a couple of steam locos this...

With A2B drawing to a close, this is Scotland's next big railway project. Have they done anything physical on the matter as of yet?

I was looking at a Spitefire Railtours booking form, and it says "I enclose a SAE for my booking confirmation". What does this mean? Edit: It's Stamp and Envelope, isn't it? -______-

So did anyone else go to this? I made it on Saturday, but not Sunday. I tried to be there to see it all kick off (shunting, loco getting ready etc.) but missed it all cause I slept in, and there was no diesel service, but had a great time none the less. 80105 was a great performer. Looked...

Click for bigger version. 80105 leaves Bo'ness station for the last time in the foreseeable future later today (05/09/10). I unfortunately won't make it tomorrow, but I was there today and snapped some shots. I'll upload more after I get some sleep, but for now, enjoy the one already up! ---...

This morning on my way to Bo'ness to enjoy 80105's finale weekend, we passed by a WC 47 in sidings between Bishopbriggs and Lenzie. There was also a DRS 66 present, but the locos weren't together. Can't recall the number of the 47, but anyone got any ideas what it was up to? Just curious. Got...

http://northwestrailphoto.fotopic.net/p66898474.html Credit to Ewan at Scot-Rail for the info and pic. Hate the new look.

I understand that before it was originally closed, Central's Low Level had four platforms. Two were reopened in 79 at part of the Argyle Line. Before, I thought it was always two platforms, just that today's station was slightly 'moved over' because you can see what looks like the way the...

Just something I've always wondered. What's the difference between them and regular TOCs?

Apparently, 380 106 is heading for Scotland at the moment. Pictures are on Scot-Rail. Times: DOLLANDSM 13:15 (Wed 25th) CARLISLE 04:33 04:35 (Thurs 26th) GRETNA JN PASS 04:57 COVE863 PASS 05:05 LOCKERBIE PASS 05:23 BEATTOCK 05:42 05:53 BEATOKSUM PASS 06:12 ABINGTON...

I've recently heard from quite a few places that there are two ex-LMS Stanier 8fs under the Red Sea, originally destined for Egypt under the care of the doomed SS Thistlegorm. Has anyone got anything such as pictures, videos and co-ordinates? I've watched a few videos of the SS Thistlegorm's...

As title says really. Also, if they haven't already, does anyone know when the locos they have will be transported to the new site and if it'll be possible to see them (IE will they be under cover)?

But has there ever been a time when small derailment or some other issue on the main line that a preserved Steam loco has provided assistance? Maybe it was nearby on a RailTour or something? Thanks.