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Evening all Whilst in Crewe over the weekend, whilst passing Basford Hall, from a distance I saw 90050. However stabled in front of it was a RES liveried 86. Can anyone ID the 86 for me? Thanking you in advance.

Is there anyway public right of way view points for Basford Hall? I know the surrounding areas are fairly remote/rural but are there any places people know of. Thanking you in advance

Good afternoon all Whilst at Doncaster this morning I found it impossible to identify the EPS carriage located in the yard. The combination of excessive dirt and weeds made it impossible to read the number. It looked to be 96???. Can anyone confirm the number for me? Thank you

Morning all I've just passed the Arriva depot at Crewe and stabled outside was an immaculate 08 in Arriva Wales colours. Due to it's positioning I couldn't see the number. Can anyone confirm the identity for me? Many thanks

Good morning all I have just passed Southall depot and there was a blue 08/09 parked outside the shed. I couldn't see the number and was wondering if anyone could confirm the number for me? It had a red backed, fairly short, nameplate on the body side but again I couldn't read it. Any...

Good afternoon all I'm just wondering if anyone has info as to the status of 67001 at the moment. Is she in traffic, if so does anyone know what route she usually works (assuming she is still on Arriva's books)? Or is she in storage somewhere and if so is she visable from a public place...

Does anyone know the current status of 90050? Has she been cut up since moving round to Basford Hall? I'm heading up to Crewe next week and would like to try and get a final photo of her. Seems to be the only member of the class that I don't have a photograph of. If she has not yet met...

It's been a while since I've been to Stratford but was thinking of having a day there either tomorrow or Friday to photograph some freight. Can anyone tell me if this would be a worthwhile trip? Lots of freight went through fairly frequently last time I was there 18 months ago. Also what are...

Has anyone visited Bounds Green depot lately? I often go to Willesden but have never been to Bounds Green. Is there a public place in which to view the depot and yard like the bridge at Willesden or is it impossible to view from a public place? Can you see very much there or is it not...

I've got a day off work tomorrow and I'm going out with the hope of ticking off my last class 91, 91116. Has anybody seen it recently? Does anyone know if it is currently in use on the ECML or tucked away in depot somewhere? Is 91116 a designated spare loco or have I just been unlucky not...

Can anyone confirm if DRS liveried 90034 will be on the pretendolino set out of Euston tonight (09/05)? Also what time does it depart? I thought I'd read it was 18:46 but saw on another site yesterday that it's 19:02. Which end will the loco be on. London end or Birmingham end? Sorry...

92046 has always been the one that got away for me, not helped by the fact she was impounded somewhere in Crewe EMD out of public view for goodness knows how many years. I know she was moved to Brush Traction a while ago, and want to make a trip to finally tick her off if it is worth my while...

Can anyone please confirm the identity of the West Coast liveried 47 that was sat at Kings Cross yesterday lunch time? I couldn't see the number from the platform and what with all the building work going on around the station I couldn't get in a position to see the number. Thank you

I'm thinking of going to Clapham Junction for the day on Thursday. It always seems busy with spotters there. Can anyone tell me is it worth spending a day there? Does much freight pass through on an average day? Also what are facilities around the station like for food etc. Any good pubs for...

Is Bounds Green depot worth a visit? Is it close to the underground station? Can you actually see anything of the depot from public areas or is it a waste of time going up there? If anyone has been up there recently I would appreciate any information / advice as I am considering a trip.

Whilst reading the new edition of Railways Illustrated I read that in January 1978 47256 received an odd all over green repaint. This was carried out by Cardiff Canton and was apparently due to fire damage. It was only short lived as in May it went through Crewe works and emerged in blue...

When I was younger I always had a soft spot for this particular loco. I've been looking at some old photos recently and have found quite a few of her at Crewe station, from probably Summer 1994/95. Last I heard she was stored in Basford Hall. The latest picture I've been able to find of her...

As a bit of fun i have set myself a little challenge i hope to complete by the end of the year. I want to get a photograph of every FGW and EC class 43, Class 91 and EC DVT's. Can anyone tell me if there are any stored members (and storage locations) of these classes which i may not be lucky...

When i passed Ilford depot yesterday morning i saw an old Virgin liveried mk3 carriage sticking out from behind an EMU on the furthest track away from the running lines. This was at the Romford end of the depot. I couldn't see a number but could quite clearly make out the 'Virgin' logo so i'm...

I saw 90006 on Thursday carrying the name Modern Railways Magazine. After checking my note book i noticed i also saw this loco on the 18th May however i have the name Roger Ford listed as being carried. Have i made a mistake or does the loco carry both names (one on each side) and i have just...