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Does anyone have any gen, photos or stories of Football Specials using traction to areas rarely visited e.g. Pairs of 33s from London area. I would really appreciate your input & comments. --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?pql1ti

What has been the rarest loco(s) acting as substitutes on a Class 1 or Class 2 train any of you have had, either due to a failure, booked loco being used to rescue a failure or a driver refusing a loco, getting locos back to depot without a light engine cavalcade? Your posts will be very...

It's hard to believe that Class 73 has reached 50 years old this year. Does anyone wish to share memories of this unique locomotive? Be it your favourite class member to haulage off the juice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you could choose any heritage class of loco or a specific locomotive to be mainline registered, which would you choose? Mine would be Class 26s & 27s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What has been the craziest loco failure any of you have ever encountered? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What has been the longest planned or emergency diversion on the British Rail network? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What is the strangest pairing of locos in multiple either on a Railtour or Passenger train? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

With Preston Guild being celebrated this year, what chance is there of Virgin Trains naming a Pendolino or Voyager? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Will Network Rail's new state of the art Electrification train be ready for some of the projects in the North West? Also, will it speed up the completion of some lines? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What is the worst loco you have ever travelled behind? There must have been specific locos known for being temperamental and most of you must have thought, oh no, not that blasted loco again, how far will we get this time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can anyone recollect any occasions where a DMU has substituted for loco+stock or EMUs during Engineering Works or shortage of stock, especially on long distance services or rare locations? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What is you most favourite preserved diesel (non mainline registered)? It doesn't even need to have an immaculate paint job! --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=53.809049,-3.014938

On Tuesday afternoon I saw a Leyland PD3 being towed along the M55 near Kirkham, the said bus had most of its bodywork missing, but was painted in dark red & white. Does anyone know who owns it & the reason it was on the M55?

In your humble opinion, which Junctions on the Network Rail system require remodelling to provide an enhanced passenger & freight service?

What is the consensus of Network Rail to compulsory introduce new Cab to Shore radio equipment on all registered mainline locomotives? Also, how will this hit locos e.g. 47580, 40145, 55022 etc versus locos owned by WCRC, Class 50 Alliance locos etc?

Has anyone recently used any of the online Railplanners and haven't been given the correct information? I can give a prime example, today I was travelling from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street on the 09:37 Liverpool South Parkway & was advised to change @ Huyton, even though the train...

I have heard via the CFPS that Trevor Dean owner of 40013 passed away at the end of October. R.I.P. Trevor

Does anyone know if it is genuine that 25322 & 25309 are being considered for mainline registration? This was from an article in Railways Illustrated.

I wish Spitfire would include 33s on a Railtour. Also, a pair of 31s would be nice, but all depends on West Coast Railway's Safety Case.

What is the most strangest diversion you have ever been on?