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  1. pitdiver

    Milton Keynes Coachway

    Has anybody ever heard of the incident at the above when the glass roof inside the building exploded and fell onto people below?
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    Flight Radar 24,

    Has anybody on here have access to FR24 Gold level? If so could they tell me what arrivals are there at Fuerventura Airport between 1900 & 1930 on a Tuesday. I only have silver level.
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    Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives

    Something that has puzzled me for a long time. Why was it Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives weren't more widely adopted by British Railways and not just the Western Region?
  4. pitdiver

    Valid Route Mansfield-Invernes

    What would a valid route be between the above stations. Would one via be STP-KGX?
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    A Trivial Question

    A very trivial enquiry . On the old Green Line Coaches than ran through and around London were the conductors allowed to sit down as they were long journeys?
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    London Bus Routes

    Before the age of Super loop buses what was considered to be the longest London Bus Route. I have heard mention the route from Croydon to Heathrow was , not sure of the Route Number. However that is south of the river. What about on the North Side? I am referring to length of journey in distance...
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    Eastern Airways - Suspension of operations

    On our local news this evening there was a report regarding Eastern Airways . They have suspended all flights and have ten days to come up with a rescue plan or they face going into administration. Apparently there is a flight in Aberdeen who's passengers and crew have been offered free train...
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    Weymouth Harbour Station

    I have recently been browsing Google Earth and have noted that Weymouth Harbour Stn is still standing. Are there any plans for it as it appears to be closed up?. Or will it eventually be demolished?
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    Moonlight Express

    Has anybody read Moonlight Express by Monisha Rajesh? If so is it worth purchasing?
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    Proof of ID - How do you provide it?

    I note that it is an offence to fail give name and address to an authorised person. Once a name and address is supplied is it necessary to provide proof of those details. If so how do you do that?
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    The Importance of Worksop

    I I live ten miles from Worksop, Nottinghamshire. I have seen it often mention on this forum. Can someone explain to me the significance of it. as a Railway Centre and what goes on there. I am aware of the importance of Shirebrook and the presence of W H Davis.
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    Air Explore

    My wife and are due to fly with jet2 to Fuerteventura in May from EMA. I have received an email from jet2 advising that we will be flying with one of their " Partner Airlines" : Air Explore. Can anybody tell me anything about them, are they reliable etc? Rob H
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    "Portsmouth Direct" line

    Pardon my ignorance but what is the "Portsmouth Direct?. I live in Nottinghamshire so lack knowledge of that part of the network. Is there a "Portsmouth Indirect? Thanks
  14. pitdiver

    Mirfield Resignalling

    I have just watched Don Coffey's excellent video on the TRU. The route as you will be aware goes through Mirfield. This reminded me of an article in an old railway annual that my parents had given me for Christmas many years ago. It talked about the Resignalling of Mirfield. Does anybody know...
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    Airport Car Parking

    I will shortly have to book car parking at East Midlands Airport. Does anybody have any recommendations on which car park to use? The "Meet and Greet" service has been recommended as my wife has mobility issues. Is this service safe and reliable? Thanks for any advice
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    TFL PTAC Holders

    Has any member who is either a current or retired TfL PTAC holder received instruction on how to order Priv Tickets on line?
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    Continental Trains Trivia

    For some strange reason I am an avid listener of the "Paul Temple radio series on BBC Radio 4 Extra. The most recent series involves Paul and His wife travelling to Geneva by sleeper from Calais. Was there ever a sleeper service on that route. Sadly I have no idea of the age the series refers...
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    Motorail Her and Europe TRIVIA

    I am interested in the history of Car Carrying trains both in the UK and in Europe. Could anybody tell me what was the longest (in terms of distance) in the UK? Was it Newton Abbot to Edinburgh or Dover to Stirling. Likewise what was the longest in Europe Would it have been Hook of Holland to...
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    Historical Sleeper Routes

    I have been having a discussion with a friend of mine who says he travelled all the way to Mallaig on the Sleeper. Has this ever been the case or has it only ever run to Fort William or occasionally to Oban
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    PTAC USE

    I had reason to visit an EMR ticket office this morning to purchase some PRIV tickets. When I showed my TfL issued PTAC i was told it was only valid on TfL services. Is this a common occurrence. The reason I was surprised is that it was readily accepted at Fort William ticket office and at...

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