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Something I have always wondered? Do different locomotive manufacturers provide different qualities for driving? Acceleration, braking, drivers view, comfort etc... I don't drive them myself had plenty of cab rides, 37's, 47's, 60's, 66's.

I am a member of a couple of car forums but everyone seems to laugh when the word train comes up, you know how it is... :roll: I am just wondering if there are any members on here who are into their cars as a hobby? Do you have a classic, something sporty, unusual or an on going project...

It's a bit of an odd one this but have you ever seen another vehicle just say on the road which looks like a locomotive? I have 3 to mind, the class 70 and a VW Van, Class 60 and a university bus I saw this morning and I'm sure Layland made a bus they turned into a railcar in the 80's? I...

I work in the high peak (on the railway) as some of you might already know and quite often I work on the Buxton line often which starts at Edgeley junction south side of Stockport station and terminates 19 miles on at Buxton. Various classes of passenger loco's have used the route in the past...

I found a really good collection of old colour railway slides on the net and thought I would share them. Below is a list of areas within the collection. http://www.sutherland.davenportstation.org.uk/index.html 001: Buxton line slide show, pictures from various dates 002: Buxton Line...

Dear Rail UK froum members... As well as working on the railway I am also the Co founder of The Rail Profile Collection. This was an idea I came up with at work one day and we have spent alot of time and effort developing our products and bringing them in to reality, we are the only company...

I browse quite a few forums relating to deralict places and the 28 days later theme. Here's 47540 the institution of civil engineers in a sorry state. Some of you my have seen it others may not. Someone did a write up on myspace about it, plenty of pictures to have a look at...

I grew up in Fife as a boy and there are a few area's I would like to see pictures/videos of etc... I have seen a few on the net but I am hoping someone can link me to a few sites I may not have seen. Any info especially on... Class 20's taking coal in to Methil Power station Branchline...

Hi everyone, As some of you may know I work in the High Peak area and had to patrol Totley and Cowburn tunnel. Whilst patrolling I thought I would take some pictures and share them you with. For the members who don't know what and where Totley tunnel is Totley Tunnel is a 6,230-yard...

I am a new member from the high peak and work for Network Rail. Whilst I am out on track and waiting to take blocks between trains I capture any footage I can for local enthusiasts and put them on youtube. I try to add to my channel everyday if I have time so stay tuned and enjoy. There's...