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    Stiff Lima motor bogies

    Today I test run some of my late 80s early 90s Lima locomotives around a test loop with radius 3 curves. Over 3/4s of them derailed when trying to go round the curve due to the drive bogie being very stiff. What can I do maintenance wise to fix this problem. The ones that derailed are new un-run...
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    My Christmas present

    66513 from Hattons. Lovely smooth and quiet runner. 1608985248 Also I have test run my model of 66587 for the first time, It arrived in June or July after being ordered Christmas Day 2019. Unfortunately this model does not run as smoothly as 66513, it’s also a lot nosier. This is the first...
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    My 47 collection

    I thought I would show you my Lima 47 collection, basically all from the 90s I have 24 in total, all DC. Every engine is a different livery.
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    59/2s going up for sale

    DB are going to be selling the 59/2s I wonder who will buy them.
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    7C28, 1344 Exeter - Whatley (18/02)

    Does anybody have any pictures of this train working from Exeter Riverside Yard as far as Yeovil Pen Mill. Plenty of people taking pictures, I was the Driver. Many Thanks
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    59 performance compared to a 70

    How would a 70 compare to a 59 on the Medip work. I know the 59s all need a major overhaul, is it worth doing or would a 70 just be able to take over the work
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    DBS Induction Programme

    Is anybody attending the DB Schenker Corporate Induction Programme at Doncaster on 05 January ? Looking forward to the new year and the challenges ahead.
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    Colas 70s

    I was surprised to see 3 of them at Hoo Junction today, 5,6 and 7. Approx 1300. Whats the most you have seen at once ?
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    DB Schenker Drivers Routes Westbury

    If anybody works for DB Schenker out of Westbury please can you advise me of what routes you sign. Many Thanks --- old post above --- --- new post below --- 335 views and not one answer :cry:
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    Freightliner

    Freightliner are advertising for qualified drivers in the September issue of locomotive journal. Does anybody know if they have any depots in the South West of England ? No details of depots on the add.
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    DRS Drivers Crewe/York info required

    Please could somebody advise me of what traction/routes each depot does, also T&Cs. You can PM me if you prefer. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Somebody on here must work for DRS ????
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    Colas 60087 @ Hoo Junction

    Just been told 60087 is @ Hoo Junction for Driver Training.
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    DBS wages and T&Cs

    Does anybody know what DBS drivers wages are and some T&Cs and depots down west. Thinking of having a change.

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