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A large HST speed limit sign has appeared at Ashurst (New Forest). HSTs haven't run through there for many years. Are Arriva X-Country planning to run HSTs through to Weymouth during the Olympics?

Devon Day Ranger is £10 with discounts for some railcard holders. Devon Evening Ranger is £5. They offer excellent value for money and haven't increased in price for a few years. I hear rumours that the price will be increased soon. I use the Day Ranger regularly from Axminster...

Southampton Central 17.09 platform 1.

Yes, 150233 + 159103 were on the 06.47 Worcester to Weymouth, then the 11.10 Weymouth to Gloucester yesterday.

Yes, it ran short of water. Fire Brigade called urgently, but too late - it dropped a plug. Long delays to FGW services.

Diesel was on the front at Eastleigh, but by the time it passed through the New Forest Tornado was on its own. I believe the situation was linked to the change of water stop from Winchfield to Woking. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I now understand the diesel came off at...

Most people in those days who were not railway enthusiasts would have been cheesed off with shunting movements waking them up in the early hours!

Tangmere hauled the Dorset Coast Express yesterday all the way from Weymouth back to London.

Have pointed out errors to Traveline South West and they're still not sorted!

Only available in certain areas!!

That's the 13.35 from Newcastle to Southampton Central. It travels via Andover.

I also work on a heritage line. I recall paying about £5 for mine, but it obviously depends on whether they are genuine clippers or cheap copies from the Far East.

You can usually pick up a pair on E-Bay.

In 2006 my wife and I went from Bournemouth to Prestwick for 2p return each! It was with Ryanair!! And before you say "What about the extras?" At that time Ryanair didn't charge extras, nor did they charge taxes or credit card charge. My credit card account showed a total of 4p! Beat that!

The midges come out when the air is still and particularly after rain.

The last time I was at Glenfinnan there were thousands of midges biting hard and all I wanted to do was get inside somewhere and close all the windows!!:)