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Recently I have been working with MAN Diesels on load trialing a Paxman Valenta 12RPA. I managed to get a quick vid just as the engine was working up to 100% Load. If you listen carefully you'll hear the turbocharger whistling away! http://youtu.be/F681jSvz4c8 They are lovely little...

From DS Fire & Rescue tonight: Any ideas of the unit in question?

Is there anywhere online joe public can find out about current possessions and what works/tsr are in force? Done a cursory google but results are not conclusive TIA. :D

Hi Guys, I tried travelling to Newquay today from Plymouth. The service had been suspended mid journey and my connecting train from PAR-NQY was cancelled. Alternative transport was available (Taxis/buses) from PAR but i'd miss my appointment and it'd be difficult getting home again in case...

NR Reporting a person has been hit by a train at PAD and an initial trespass incident at Belper has become another person hit by a train. PAD incident is 10 minute delay and climbing, whilst the Belper incident is an hour. ...Alot of collisions so far these past few days. Sad for all...

Could be experiencing more weather disruption here in the SW over the next 24Hrs. Met Office have issued a severe weather warning for rain over the next few hours. 20 - 40mm rain is expected. No disruption reported from FGW/XC as of yet. But it is veeeeeeeerrrry wet! :lol:

What constitutes 'Line side Equipment' when TOC's often quote it as a reason for delays/canx to services? You often hear of Signal Failures, but surely the signals are line side equipment too? Any explanation welcome! I'm only a humble commuter! :wink: