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As far as the Mk 1 debate goes, I love them. I would ride anywhere on them. As for them having a place on today’s network then I agree with those on here who say as long as Network Rail say they are ok then that’s fine. If you don’t want to ride on them then don’t. With reference to the Dead...

Whilst I accept some rail companies may have other training priorities or systems in place I can see nothing wrong with the standard Freightliner offer. Remember in the Yorkshire area its all about coal. so on day one I write how I set the slow speed control to 0.5 for loading. I drove and...

very valid point. well said sir

Freightliner do have dedicated minders. drivers with experience who basically just watch over the trainee and offer a degree of advice and training. as for passing out and being deemed competent, that is left to the discretion of the Production Manager. it is he after all who signs his name...

nice one.

The problem with NDS work is we are getting so short staffed we cant spare the drivers for this work.

I work for Heavy haul at Ferrybridge. What follows is my opinion and experience only and is the job as I see it through my eyes. I love this job. It’s very challenging. It’s hard sometimes but the rewards are great. If you like getting dirty and cold and wet and too hot then you will do fine. If...

For any photographers out there, due to trackwork remodelling at Drax Power Station Freightliner are running Jumbo trains of 25 HXA wagons top and tail until next Thursday 20th June. Approx departures from Kellingley are 0800,1200,1600,2200 From Drax 1045, 1445, 1845, 0045 All timings...

Its an interesting thread. Being a late 70's early 80's basher I can remember only this. Trains were never cancelled. Failures were always assisted to the destination (if possible). the variety was fantastic and the mk1 and early mk2 stock in reasonable condition. obviously summer Saturdays were...

2000 x ford Cougar will try to get a pic up

No 13 any day of the week and twice on Sundays

Try Leeds Midland Road. Usually half a dozen under various stages of repair.