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    Cricket

    Fantastic run chase by Nottinghamshire against Yorkshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup Q/F at York. Chasing a target of 274 things didn't get off to a good start, as Nottinghamshire found themselves 1-3 early on. However, centuries for Kyle Verryene and Jack Haynes saw the majority of the...
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    Derailment at Wickford - Friday 14th August 2026

    Ah, but that still doesn't stop the keyboard conspiracy theorists. :rolleyes: The only fact remains is that a train has derailed and the matter is being investigated.
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    What made you happy today?

    Back to winning ways for Nottinghamshire Outlaws in the One-Day Cup cricket. A 6 wicket win over Surrey, at the Oval, sees them progress to the quarter finals stage. :D
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    The "And in other news..." thread

    BBC News - Somerset farmer bride rides favourite cow to wedding - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4n3y070z3o
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    mindthegates.uk - An Interesting Site on Level Crossings

    Interesting to see some of the data shown. As an example I tried a number of crossings I am familiar with. The ECML crossings I can understand long closures. As an aside I tried one location I work, with 2tph. However the crossing is effectively a restricted byway, so we rarely open the gates...
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    Post your Post Boxes! (Photos and fun facts)

    I didn't pay much attention to this new installation yesterday, but got this shot earlier. Image: CIIIR combined letter & parcel pillar box in Grantham.
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    Lumo running train with no toilets

    For those that missed it in the clamour to post criticism, extra toilet stops were planned and allowed. It was mentioned in the news article.
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    Red/green light crossing

    Some User Worked Crossings (UWC) have red /green warning lights, also known as miniature warning lights (MWL). These type of crossing can be used by pedestrians and vehicles. You also get footpaths that have 'overlay' lights to advise pedestrians when it is safe to cross. Also mentioned in the...
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    Rolling stock game

    Class 802 to Saltash
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    East Midlands railways industrial action

    And it used to be bad enough being wedged in a 170 to London during the Midland Main Line era.o_O
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    Alphabet Stations Challenge

    Sleaford
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    Settlement Association

    Durham has also seen protests over school closures.
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    Rolling stock game

    Class 700 to Finsbury Park.
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    Bus services that enter private property (except shopping centres/supermarkets/works only)

    During my time driving we had various services that ventured into military camps, passing through the security checkpoints on the way.
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    EMR - MD Will Rogers leaves immediately

    Ah well, they've just replaced him with another useless manager, in the interim.
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    Reform UK discussion

    See post #2,981
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    Colne Valley Railway

    Have you contacted the railway to ask?
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    Supermarkets discussion

    Just another reason not to use or trust those gadgets that are supposed to make your shopping experience quicker.
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    Station association

    Bricket Wood is also managed by London Northwestern Railway (West Midlands Trains).
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    Mainline steam ban

    Equally, they should be aware of the fire risk during prolonged dry weather. Perhaps they would understand better if they were asked to contribute to fire fighting costs associated with steam loco incidents?

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