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The transition to GBR could be a fantastic opportunity to create a rail network with a higher degree of integration. We often hear on these forums that x unit can't work with z unit or y loco couldn't rescue x unit. Most of the time this doesn't cause problems, but there must be numerous...

One of the more interesting by elections- even more so after Hartlepool went Conservative. George Galloway has now announced he is standing on an 'anti Starmer' ticket for the Workers Party of Great Britain. Personally, I think he has no chance and that it would be sad if he were elected as I...

The above quotes are from this thread: https://railforums.co.uk/threads/transpennine-route-upgrade-and-electrification-updates-cp6.88054/page-138#post-5153530 The current assumption is that when the new White Rose station is built, it will mean the closure of the current Cottingley station...

I was watching the below Youtube video, looking for some information on Stanier Jubilee Locomotives and was interested to discover mainline steam demonstration freights were run in 1988 in the Salisbury area using an 8F. I was unable to find any further information on these services on the...

With the exit of HST’s from Neville Hill Depot, does anyone know what is happening with their depot space, the technicians and the EMR class 08’s please?

As we have a thread for Hornby, it makes sense to have one for Bachmann too. Today, they've announced a small number of new locomotives and rolling stock. Release video: List of new products: https://railsofsheffield.com/groups/3487/bachmann-s-summer-2021-announcements - - - - - I think...

Pathfinder Tours have announced a series of railtours in July including an overnight one. The overnight one interests me due to the routing, but I’ve never been on an overnight railtour and I’m looking for anyone who has who can share there impresions and experiences please? Are they worth...

Can anyone comment on what the current goings on are at this depot please? It's owned by RTS infrastructure apparently but their description of the purpose of the depot is very vague. Wikipedia states that the 333's were refurbished here between 2018 and Jan 2020, but what happens there now...

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/politics/scottish-politics/3042934/snp-call-for-eurostar-link-to-boost-scottish-tourism/ So; 1) Is there a genuine need to improve connections to Eurostar with the potential renaissance of European sleeper train travel and the perceived trend away...

During blockades on the Hope Valley Line, TPE often run Manchester-Sheffield services via Huddersfield. This has an added side benefit of providing a faster express service between Huddersfield and Sheffield, compared to the normal Northern service on the Penistone Line. What other examples are...

Following on from the LNER Thread, which explores many of the arguments for and against, I was interested to see what a poll would look like on the above question. Please vote below. The LNER thread...

And the products in list form; https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/c/1708/Bachmann-February-2021-Range I'm liking the look of the experimental green Jubilee. I'm slightly irritated that they've released a sound fitted version of their new DRS 20, when I've ordered a DCC fitted version...

Can anyone provide any information on what this train was/is please, it seemed louder than normal and Woolley is an interesting location as the sidings don’t really exist anymore. Is it a tamper or locomotive working out of a possession perhaps? Thanks in advance

I’m looking for some information regarding DRS Mk2 coaches. When were the DRS liveried ones first introduced, where were they sourced and did they wear any other livery before being repainted into DRS Compass livery? I’m mainly interested in the DRS coaches that have been used to escort...

During disruption these days we often see substitute road transport, trains turning back early, part cancellations, ticket acceptance with other TOC's, limited services continuing etc. But can anyone shed any light on how things were done differently in the below era's; 1) BR- this should be...

Fort George is a fictional layout based on a Scottish port town, loosely based on Fort William. It's the terminus of a secondary mainline, but also the starting point of a minor branch line, thus services connect into each other at Fort George, with some freight and through passenger trains also...

It's that time of year again... It's been a strange one, but here is the annual thread for sharing your achievements and reflecting on your travels. Did you still manage to get out on the rails? Did you make the most of whatever chance you did have to get out and about? What are your dreams for...

Does anyone here trade or invest in these? It's been a great day today! I invested in Oil, Coca Cola and HSBC starting back in lockdown and I've made a healthy return so far. Obviously I have had a couple of setbacks along the way but I think that's pretty normal!

Obviously, we all started somewhere. So what was your first foray into railways? Mine was a Lima Motorail Express train set in the early 1990's. It was a Dutch liveried 26 (I believe) with an Intercity MK1, an Intercity GUV and motorail wagon with cars. Also included was a loading ramp. I...

What are people's experience with these locomotives? Are they worth the high prices? Does anyone own a Hornby TTS model which seem much more reasonably priced- are they decent models? Or has anyone even tried a Hornby TTS vent van? Is this just a fad or is it the future? Do we think it works...