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  1. xotGD

    Chiltern MK5s Starting 2026 (non speculative updates thread)

    There's a 68 on the front. (Or back)
  2. xotGD

    2026 UKR railtours

    If nobody buys a ticket, then they will either not do it again, or charge less next time. If they get a few dozen red penners on the train, then a good move by the operators.
  3. xotGD

    Why don’t heritage railways make an effort to “sell” diesel traction?

    You must never have experienced the "Peak Army" back in the day if you think that the presence of Peaks brings about a peaceful atmosphere!
  4. xotGD

    Kings Cross station footbridge

    The difference between switched-on commuters and once a year visitors from Yorkshire!
  5. xotGD

    Kings Cross station footbridge

    Hardly anyone does this. I'm usually the only person using the lift and exiting this way. A quicker route to Greggs too!
  6. xotGD

    2026 UKR railtours

    If folk just want to get to red pen the shed, then it doesn't matter if it is one mile or a hundred miles. A bit of extra cash for the operator; smart thinking.
  7. xotGD

    Why don’t heritage railways make an effort to “sell” diesel traction?

    A diesel gala is a special event for cranks, not an everyday operation aimed at normals.
  8. xotGD

    Railway General Knowledge.

    Brugge
  9. xotGD

    KWVR NEWS AND UPDATES

    Yes!!!!!!! My wish is coming true.
  10. xotGD

    Delay repay on a circular journey with multiple tickets

    I would claim for an hour delay for Crewe to Sheffield. Trying to claim Crewe to Leicester via Stockport might cause excessive faff.
  11. xotGD

    What's your latest acquisition?

    Guess what I've bought? Yes, a Class 37. I was very happy to be able to secure this model within my budget limit: And by way of comparison, here's the real thing on the day I red-penned it:
  12. xotGD

    Railway General Knowledge.

    1962
  13. xotGD

    Railway General Knowledge.

    Is it the 47 that carried XP64 livery?
  14. xotGD

    Trivia: Physically connected neighbouring train stations with no regular direct train service.

    If I'd made the post any day before today I would have been correct! Fancy that for a coincidence.
  15. xotGD

    Trivia: Physically connected neighbouring train stations with no regular direct train service.

    Deighton to Brighouse and beyond. Saltaire and beyond to Baildon and beyond.
  16. xotGD

    Railway General Knowledge.

    1875
  17. xotGD

    Railway General Knowledge.

    1885
  18. xotGD

    Railway General Knowledge.

    1901
  19. xotGD

    2026 UKR railtours

    I only saw the original statement that you couldn't just book from Keighley. If I'd known about the change of policy I would have done it. Too late now.
  20. xotGD

    Railway General Knowledge.

    1900

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