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  1. fgwrich

    New - First Great Western 153s

    ..Though unfortunately in N Gauge by Dapol. However, they do look good and should now dispel the comments from Hornby & Bachmann that printing all the Local Lines place names is too difficult! Considering this is N Gauge! :twisted: http://nigelburkin.wordpress.com/2012/05/
  2. fgwrich

    Paignton & Dartmouth Railways Class 25185 - Running Day This Friday!

    From the Paignton & Dartmouth Railways Facebook page: Lucky for those who are near to it! I'd love to get this one in, but Basingstoke to Paignton just for the 25s abit of a trek!
  3. fgwrich

    Class 158750

    Evening All, Quick question, what seems to have happend to 158750? As it came down to FGW Land in 2006 in Ex Regional Railways TPE Livery, but since then it seems to have dissapeared - i cant even find it, or it's car numbers on The Junction!
  4. fgwrich

    Another Class 70007 on Fire / Another 70 Failure

    Just had a report of ‎70007 working 4O49 is on fire between Bramley and Basingstoke...So another of compensation from the Bank of Freightliner & GE Then?
  5. fgwrich

    London Midland 350120 Drag to Northam

    Does anyone know what this will be doing down in SWT Land? AFAIK it'll be heading back on Sunday - Does anyone have any times for this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zynGgledfOI
  6. fgwrich

    Dapols 2012 Range

    Im supprissed that nearly after a week, there seems to have been virtually no mention of it in here, so here goes: Continuing on the year which brings in almost something for everyone, Dapol announced its 2012 Range at last weekends London Festival of Railway Modelling. This years range will...
  7. fgwrich

    Joint London Midland & FTPE Class 350 Order Signed

    According to Roger Fords twitter feed, the deal to order 20 Class 350 Desiros has been finally signed today (Tuesday), and is valued £148m - Which means an increase of two units for London Midland, and does also include several interior design changes for the TPE fleet apparently...
  8. fgwrich

    Class 56074 Roof Light

    Just browsing through the Railway Heralds website, and in looking at the Picture Of The Day with the 3 Class 56s up at Monkhill Junction,Pontefract, i noticed 56074 seems to have a orange flashing light mounted on the cab roofs - Does anyone know why this 56 had this feature and what it was for...
  9. fgwrich

    Swange TC Group - News & Help

    http://www.4tc.org.uk/413/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=2&Itemid=4 And a reccent picture of the unit up at Butterley http://www.flickr.com/photos/dc-7c/6534151591/in/photostream From the Swanage TC Groups Website - Good luck the those behind it anyway, and...
  10. fgwrich

    Hornbys 2012 Range - Range Details Now Announced

    Just a quick heads up to those of you following Hornbys releases - The 2012 Range which is normaly announced at midnight on Christmas Day has been moved to January the 3rd...Although you can find out slightly earlier if your a Model Rail & Rail Express subscriber :) Few things gradually...
  11. fgwrich

    TOC Websites - The Good, The Bad, And The Upgraded (FGW)

    Firstly, sorry if this isn't in the correct section - feel free to move it if it isnt! Down to the point, spending several minutes trying to navigate my way around First Great Westerns awful new website got me thinking, in your opinion - Which TOC has the best website? (And this covers...
  12. fgwrich

    Mid Hants Urgent DMMU Appeal!

    So, just after two DMU's have left the line, the Mid Hant's has an appeal and offer of the South Devons Class 127 / Bedpan unit. Details Here: http://www.watercressline.co.uk/News/Latest/View/723 And for those not in the know, the 117 and 122 / W55003 were both sold to the Cotswold...
  13. fgwrich

    DB Schenker Items for Disposal September 2011 - Inc 47799 & 56006

    Seems as though DB are on another clear out - this time including the once preserved / 'EWS Heritage Fleet' 56006 dumped up in Barrow Hill, and Ex Royal 47799! ITEMS FOR DISPOSAL: SEPTEMBER 2011 DB Schenker has the following locomotives available for sale...
  14. fgwrich

    Colas Rail 66846 - 850

    More on the Class 66 Swings and roundabouts, Colas Rail Freights Class 66846 - 850 coming along nicely in Eastleigh at the moment with 66847 & 850 Fresh from Arlington Fleet Services Paint shop, so it won’t be soon before long when another 66 Swap begins with 840 - 845 Going into GBRFs new...
  15. fgwrich

    British Annual Wish List Poll 2011

    Just picked this one up from Model Rail - The Annual British Wish List poll of 2011 is back up and running until April 30th 2011. In Short, as this is the poll run by the online Mag MRE Mag, this is the main that all the manufacturers do listen to, and do seem to take the advice of - A fair few...
  16. fgwrich

    Hornby 2011 Range

    Out Now http://hornby.com/2011
  17. fgwrich

    DB Schenker Items for Disposal - December 2010 - Class 37/4s

    Just received this in my inbox...Looks like the DB/DRS 37/4 Deal is off then...Unless DB are willing to sell to DRS Via tender... DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd has the following locomotives available for sale LOCOMOTIVES Locomotive Number Location 37401 Crewe IEMD 37402 Toton...
  18. fgwrich

    Basingstoke To London Euston

    Firstly, sorry its of rather late notice, but could anyone help me out here with a rather annoying query I have? Im planning to do London Midlands Great Escape tomorrow – involving either the 08:46, 08:54 or 09:46 services from Euston – but could anyone help me find a fairly decent fare to...
  19. fgwrich

    FGW 150/2 At Didcot - Saturday

    This took me by supprise - any ideas of what it was doing in the didcot area at 15:45 last satuday? Couldnt see which numbered unit it was through the trees and undergrowth, but i did just manage this picture of it heading northbound... So any ideas or info as to what this particular 150 was...
  20. fgwrich

    Rail Replacement On South West Trains - Who Do I Contact?

    Firstly, Sorry if this is in the wrong section of the forum. Secondly, after the Farce of a Rail Replacement service i had this evening/last night provided by OFJ - Heathrows Premier Coach Operater, apprently! ( Operated by TGM, In turn is owned by Arriva!) Which to cut a long story...

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