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Does anyone recall this happening ?

On Saturday 14th June I watched 60163 Tornado depart from Huntingdon after a water stop. The steam locomotive departed with minimal effort and as the rear of the train passed it became clear that Diesel Loco was doing most of the work. You Can see the action on U Tube.. Be interested to know...

on Sunday 8th June 2025 my daughter was on the 10.30 from Huntingdon to Kings Cross (1P83) As it approached Kings Cross on the Slow line it was realised that there was no suitable platform available for a Twelve Coach Train. Driver had to reverse train and gain the Fast Line for arrival into...

Has Tornado started her steam trials ?

I’ve noticed that HS2 are looking for a Platform Door Contractor. Have they got money to burn ? What station will require this kit? Mersey Railway had the answer back in the day. Close the platform entrance prior to departure. Platform doors shackle the railway to one type of train .

I’m not second guessing the current system of turning a train around at say Euston or Kings Cross .. but to pose the question as to why terminal stations are not designed to separate incoming and out going passengers ..which results in the so called Euston Rush. A station with a platform at...

Moderator note: split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/east-west-rail-ewr-consultation-updates-not-speculation.99892/ East West Rail can only do good for cross country connectivity; the first bit from Oxford to Bletchley does that very well. Its potential for freight and passenger...

Am puzzled that this model being offered by a number of vendors is not the same as the image put out by Hornby. The conflat wagon is not the same form or colour as advertised . Does anyone know is going on ?