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Hitler's Alpine retreat.

I only know 52A :D

Also has the bonus of not having to negotiate a change at New St!

The S&C doesn't need a cowboy operator. It needs increased line speeds to reduce journey times, plus some limited stop services. Then journey planners will throw up more itineraries to the west of Scotland via the S&C, rather than the ECML or Preston.

Using 66s to haul the sleepers with the 73 tucked inside to act as an ETHEL was an admission of failure of the plan to use 73s north of Edinburgh. Replacing those lash-ups with ETH fitted 99s would simplify operations, make full use of electrification, and free up the 66s for freight work...

There are 7 trains per day. Mostly 2 hour gaps but with one 3 hour gap. Last train leaves Leeds at 19:18.

We would always start a Freedom of Scotland at Carlisle, after getting the last unit of the day across from Newcastle. It was then a bit of a fester until the overnight to Fort William arrived. Then a week living on trains, trying to sleep on the overnights. Details upthread...

I saw it yesterday and thought my eyes were playing tricks. Which would have been appropriate, since I was on my way home from the opticians.

Class 700 to St Pancras International

There are no spotters because there are hardly any trains! Any local spotters will be at Darlington where there is a lot more to see.

Also known as "travelling by train in the north of England". And an hourly service is something we can only dream of on the Settle & Carlisle and Bentham lines.

Correct!

If I may... What am I describing: Opened in 1850 by Queen Victoria 659m in length Consisting of 28 spans

Is it the most southerly active volcano?

Exactly. The 92 that comes off at Waverley becomes a 99 that works through to Inverness or Aberdeen, thereby replacing a 73 too.

With no freight locos for people to red pen, you won't get those who only attend galas to red pen freight locos.

It is below sea level

Class 800 to Reading

Easyjet made the switch from Boeing to Airbus years ago. Jet2 are making the switch now. As you indicate, there are very good reasons why Ryanair has stuck with Boeing, but it is giving them problems.

A safe.