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I've just been sent a link to this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0244815402/ Also available (cheaper) at Lulu One for the enthusiast's Christmas stocking?

OK, I know its probably some kind of sand-sized blanketing material used (historically ) for clay digs, but any other information gratefully received! Ta in advance ...

Can anyone* remember when Divisions (as in Divisional Civil Engineer) become Areas (as in Area Civil Engineer)? Current candidates are 1982 and 1984. Thanks! *anyone old enough ...

Has anyone got a picture of a housetop plate? Sadly the source of explanation (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1326010638/) doesn't have, but does say: "A horizontal metal plate laid above the inside switch rail in a sharply-curved turnout to provide a checking facility for both routes."

Can anyone remember what actually happened? I know it caused the removal of the role of "Train Guide" from the rules, and that Amec pleaded guilty to multiplie H&S breaches but other than that ... helps?

If in doubt, ask this forum. Any chance of a concise description of, and the differences between: Micro Buffets Miniature Buffets Modular Buffets Please? EDIT - and Modular Coaches, come to that?

My question is: Is Manchester Piccadilly unique, in that its minority of through platforms (2) handle the majority (over 60%) of its passenger numbers? (the other 12 platforms see less than 40% of the annual footfall). I know that London Bridge has just been balanced up vis-a-vis through vs...

Since I've been told off for using an existing thread, I'll start a new one. 1. This would be true, but bridges have interminable lifespans (120 years) so rarely come up for reconstruction at the right time (vide Lever Street on Manchester-Preston). Secondly, unless there is an active...

By dint of an Unfortunate Event I am now in possession of around 100 extremely specialised titles on all things railway engineering (surveying, tunneling, permanent way, signailing, etc.) dating (generally) from the 19th century. I anyone is interested please PM me. Examples include for a...

Following on from this post: What is the longest (in miles) "loop" journey one can make in an electric train under OLE? Specific requirements: The journey must be made by a single AC train formation in AC mode The whole route must have live 25kV OLE (see rule 1) The journey must start and...

Does anyone know of any location(s) where Permali densified wood fishplates are still in regular use on a running line or busy siding? If so, any chance of a corroborative photo?

Would anyone have a definitive date for the introduction of 113 pound FB rail (and I mean 113, not 113A)? Instruction letter from BR HQ would be best, anecdotal evidence would fine though ...

Applications not open yet for the September 2014 intake, but please spread the word about this: Network Rail Track Design Apprenticeship - Star Track. The business desperately needs more track designers, and this is the best training scheme around. They'd particularly like to see...