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I have always thought that Leeds could support a proper fast service, back in HST days there was a Leeds - Wakefield - London peak hours which from memory was 2h and a few minutes compared with the typical 2h 15m today. I used it a few times when I lived near Harrogate. What time could be...

There were also substantial carriage sidings to the south of the station where stock would be stabled. A goods yard and engine shed where Tesco is now. If you search online you will find plenty of photographs and the old maps at the NLS give a good idea of the layout in earlier days. The route...

If the Sheffield operation (assuming it goes ahead) models itself on Hull trains, then it should be successful. Hull trains have revitalised a country station (Howden) which now serves as a rail head for the surrounding area, and provide a service over a route that was ignored by the various...

If you do a YouTube search there are a number of videos showing some of the 1986 trips. Quality isnt great on some, but they certainly prove locations and some dates. No evidence of the greyed dates but plenty from 9th July 1986 when it passed through our local station, and there some pictures...

A few more that I am aware of: The Colsterdale Light Railway, from Masham to the reservior construction sites further up the valley. 2ft gauge. I lived in that area for many years and wasn't aware of its existance, it closed in 1932 and has just about disappeared from the landscape. The Sand...

This popped up on my YouTube suggestions, and although I was aware of it in general terms I had no idea of the mechanical complexity behind it. One thing which was mentioned in the film was the improved efficency over diesel electric, I think 6% transmission losses were claimed against 20 odd %...

Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway, was 2ft 6in I think, now a cycle and walking trail

And there is the Grand Central services for those who want a direct connection, which will probably be cheaper as well, at the expense of a slightly longer journey time. (Looks to be 15min ish penalty over a change in Leeds, and 30 mins over a direct via Leeds LNER service)

I am not sure, maybe someone from Hull could elaborate. Thing is the only bit of that route that would not be covered by existing rail services is Scunthorpe - Hull, and for Doncaster Hull times would be less competive than a direct route

I dont think passenger numbers would ever justify a direct train. A look at the traffic flow over the Humber Bridge tells you that its not a journey that a lot of people are wanting to make, its rarely busy compared with other UK esturary crossings. The work required to link Thorne North and...

But looking at what has been reported it looks like a strong and experienced leader is needed, not a figurehead. It comes back to @james_the_xv comment in post #32. Outside the railway sector, but a friend of a friend is the (paid) organiser of a group of volunteers for a national charity, and...

That is a real no in my book, got stung once a lot of years ago, never again. Overtime was expected, I stuck it 3 weeks then told them I was off, in more colourful terms. It wasn't in the rail industry, but same thoughts apply. The problem seems to be that the business needs the right calibre...

How does the salary offering equate with similar positions at other heritage railways? It seems fairly low, but then obviously based on what can be afforded.

The 'guide price' seems pretty low, c£5k per acre, but what would you do with it. Its also worth noting that auctions often state a very low guide price in order to generate interest/publicity, I have seen the same thing with basket case properties, and they make quite a bit more than the guide...

The cost of converting the 3rd rail network to 25kv would be astronomical and the disruption would last years. Whilst NEVER is a long time I cant see it being considered within anyone currently alive lifetime. While there are large sections of un-electrified main lines spending billions on...

Which in our area would rule out a large numbers of XC services as well as most TPE services between Leeds and Manchester. Maybe a sardine tin symbol in timetable :lol: Until we get away from the barely adequate approach to rolling stock provision any further segregation of services is...

As others have said, its not just about type of rolling stock, its also about other facitities. Toilets, Catering, WiFi, at seat charging are probably the main ones. Unless there is a choice of operators and ticket prices its a case of take it or leave it anyway. The unfortunate part about it...

The other sections which would benefit from upgrade are the Durham section, Morpeth, and the section between Berwick and Dunbar, but then you are into similar scale of work to WCML upgrades. I would have created a new route which roughly follows the M1, with an spur to Birmingham, then running...

And I would add to that have a set of standard for road marking, and apply them nationally. Then make sure they are properly maintained. Some crossings may not need them but if every crossing was the same that would help with recognition. I watched a driver stop in the middle of a level...

Looking at Google Earth I think that 4 tracking from Wesley Place bridge to just east of Crossgates would be achievable by staying within existing railway boundaries, a distance of just over 3 miles, going back in history quite a bit of this was 4 track I think, to extend further at either end...