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Ah, computers. Ruddy things, they don't like me! So I've gone and bought myself Rail Simulator. On this PC, it doesn't work for some graphic reason, but there is a newer PC in my house with 'high-spec graphics' or something, but everytime I try to install it, it comes up with this...

Hi, I've got a few questions about drivers/the cab. I didn't know where to put the thread so I put it here, but if it should be anywhere else, mods please move it! These are just some general queries I have... 1. How long can a driver operate a train before having to take a break? And what...

Hi, If anyone can tell me about any BVE downloads in which the route and train come in the same download file? thanks

I'm nothing short of awful with computers. But I've managed to download BVE 4, then I downloaded the LU Northern Line. I then downloaded the rolling stock. However, everytime I go on bve, it comes up with 'my documents' and I open the route, but it says 'no trains found'.... Can anyone help...

Hi, On my Trainz 2004, everything works fine - except when I create a consist with wagons or carraiges, they dont appear... What's happened? And how can I resolve it? Cheers, H.

Hi, I'm going to get a train simulator. I have Trainz, but that's gone all weird.... So which one should I buy? What I preferably want... - A game which will work on most general PC's - Fairly realistic (which I know both are) - Controllable from keyboard (I played MSTS once and had to...

The Dartmoor Railway have long been planning to move to the unused platform at Yeoford and seem to be making a move on this promise now. Although it was supposed to be up and running by the end of May, but the excuse was that DR could not finalise arrangements with Network Rail. Yet, the...

Hi there, Can anybody give me an example of annual conductor/guard wages? I have no idea what these are but am quite interesting in become one. If you know what any companies offer a year please say! Also, the wages for Berth Attendants on sleepers if you know? Thanks very much :)

Hi, At a typically quite-large station (so, Exeter St Davids size maybe), what would you see going through between midnight and 06:00. I always just assumed the last and earliest trains, a sleeper, and a bit of freight, but would you see a lot of freight? Any typical station will do...

I just don't understand these things... I -roughly - know their purpose. Can one of you very knowlegeable enthusiasts please explain their exact duty, and what a crew consists of (I see a few people on them, but, like, what do they do)? Who operates them, and what 'class' are they...

Hi, I've always considered a job in the rail industry. I've been raised around the rails. I think conductor would suit me best. I'm more interested in working night shifts, or early morning/late night. I'm pretty sure these are the shifts nobody else wants to do, so I see myself as a...

It's just over a year now since the Class 142 'Pacers' were re-introduced to the southwest and Tarka line. Recently, I've noticed quite a few 143's on the Tarka, Avocet and Riviera Lines. Has anybody got any extra information? Thanks, Haz:D

I frequently come across free little website pages with people's 00 layouts on. Does anyone have any links for any large N layouts? I think it's brilliant to see people's hard work. So I'm looking for a large (hence the name Titan) N layout - with pics of course! Thanks.

In the NR General discussion they've got quite a few threads about prospective drivers on the national network etc, so I've created one for prospective LU drivers. Does anyone here drive on the LU? If so, can you please give us a brief talk about pay, training, shifts and requirements etc...

Hi, I'm putting a 99.9% against 0.1% chance anyone can tell me this. When my dad used to live with me and we first got a computer, we had this thing you'd click on and the screen would go black, and these pixelly graphic trains would come on. Like Transport Tycoon sort of graphics...

I've posted threads about the Caledonian Sleeper and the Night Riviera. Over the last few months the 'sleepers' have become my favourite trains, and, whilst discussions are happening in either other threads, I thought we could do with a thread for sleepers in general - comments, questions...

Hi guys, I've done the Night Riviera, now I'm venturing further up north. I'm going on the Caledonian Sleeper from Euston to either Edinburgh, Inverness, Fort William or Aberdeen, probably on Thursday. Can anyone give me some info on the train set up, and anything I should look out for...

Hi, Can anyone tell me anything about 73133? I've heard it is privately owned. It's kept in the sidings outside of Taunton, and each time I pass (a minimum of once every fornight) it's moved a little bit. I'm just curious. Thanks, Hakzi.

Was on the St Davids - Paddington express (Tiverton, Taunton, Reading, London) - on the information boards: PLEASE NOTE: This train is The Royal Duchy What is this? There was no noticable difference in anything. Haz.

Hi, I'm speaking to you from a library in Felixstowe. I finally made it, per annual tradition of visiting my grandma ;) I've always kind of held a grudge against East Anglia's railway networks, Anglia Railways, One, National Express - whilst all basically the same, I only see minor...