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After many loyal years with BVE I recently got TS2014 since it was going cheap (and spent a small fortune on extras which was evidently the point). While I really enjoy it, the graphics are excellent as are the routes (Shap especially) and the soundsets are brilliant (I actually worked a loco on...

As a follow in from the previous Truck Sims thread which is now life expired & locked - Linky I started this new thread to discuss the ongoing development of Euro Truck Sim and it's American counterpart. I haven't played ETS2 in nearly a year due to changing circumstances and have been...

I know a while back there was a wiki which specialised in BVE and had a rather nice catalogue of external views, sadly most if not all have gone due to the various websites going under. Does anyone have any of the following they could send me or send a link to their new home? Mark 2...

As reported on the BBC news website Such a waste, a monumental screw-up on the part of the staff there. Still may brighten up the lives of some of the little fishies, get them nice and merry :D Phil :cool:

I know it's a bit late in the day now but can anyone confirm weather the Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express is running tomorrow morning? I know the snow is one issue but I'm thinking more along the lines of the issue with trains coming from Manchester due to the incident with the 47 during the...

I was looking through a selection of DVD titles earlier and noticed that there was a photo of a Network SouthEast liveried loco hauling some 325s on it's cover, then it hit me that it's an 87 and not 86401. The image is below, Does anyone know what the story behind this is? Cheers...

I've been told from a reliable source that 37425 & 37688 will be working the 6Z99 snow train from Derby to Glasgow tomorrow. I don't have any timings as yet so if anyone hears anything & cares to share it would be appreciated, otherwise stay frosty (no pun intended). Also 33029 allegedly has...

Just in time for Christmas the folks over at Trainsim-Stuff released an updated version of the very popular Network West Midlands route. I actually expected someone to have already mentioned it here but alas I shall instead :) The route has seen some tweaks to it but for me the best bit is the...

A heads up to anyone in the vicinity of the WCML tomorrow... A light engine move is taking place today from Rugby up to Bo'ness in preparation for this move. Not sure what's working that but the bigger question is does anyone know what's actually being moved tomorrow? Phil :cool:

A few days ago I was checking the upcoming announced workings on the Preston waiting room site and noticed a bit of an odd working. Then today something else stands out. I'm curious if anyone has any idea what the workings are supposed to be. First up there is this one, Friday 21 December...

Earlier on today I was looking for something stashed away in the depths of my computer and spotted an image which I downloaded off a website a few months back, nothing significant about that but then my eyes focused on something, something fantastic... The website is this one and discusses...

A parade float in Texas has been hit by a freight train whilst passing over a level crossing. It'll be interesting to find out what happened as according to a witness the crossing lights were not working in time due to a power problem in the area. BBC News - Video Phil :cool:

I've been told that Colas 47727 is heading up north today with a working from Washwood Heath to Preston. I've no idea of times or routing, Anyway consider it a general heads up to anyone in the area :) EDIT: Ran north as 0J37 and going south as 6J37 with a tamper in tow, no idea as times...

Has anyone else noticed a sudden rise in SPAM emails this past few days? I am getting an email on average of one every twenty minutes at the minute and they all are from "Mail Daemon" (specifically a Yahoo one) reporting a failed message. I know full well that they are not genuine as the...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-19420159 According to the Beeb a train full of workers to Sellafield has derailed this morning due to the flash floods causing a landslide near St Bees. Quoting the article No injuries reported. Phil :cool:

Taken from various locations around Greater Manchester, got the following workings 46233 Crewe - Hellifield (Light Engine) "The Hadrian" 47790 & 47832 Blackpool North - Llandudno "The Northern Belle" 55022 Didcot - York "The York Flyer" 47805 & 47802 Glasgow Central - Southampton "Cruise...

Hi, As Y'all may know tomorrow (Saturday) should be a traction packed day for all, at least in the North West. With 4 tours passing through Greater Manchester. The DRS Boat Train is running from Glasgow to Southampton via Preston & Stockport. RTC's "The Hadrian" is running from Leicester to...

Hi I have a few questions regarding nameplates on the Class 92, how come the vast majority have "nameplates" which are just names stuck on with transfers whilst others have a physical red nameplate with silver writing? I came across this puzzle whilst trying to work out what red plated 92...

Hi, Does anyone have any information and/or timings for NENTA's "Yorkshire Christmas Festival" railtour which is running tomorrow up to Keighley and Skipton. The only information that I have been able to obtain is that it is hauled by two WCRC Class 47s. Any help is appreciated, Phil...

I've noticed that the 6H60 from Hope Street (Salford) to Peak Forest has been recently re-timed and am wondering if this will affect it's routing into and through Manchester Victoria (and Salford Central). I have only seen this train twice, once it ran "wrong road" through Salford Central's...