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I have been pining a trip on 'The Wensleydale' for a while now, and not during weekends/school holidays, however, I will only visit when steam is running. The loco borrowed from Llangollen 'Jennifer' has had some issues and been sent away for repairs, she has been for some time now. Does...

This is a railway I have taken a keen interest in of late, a reliteve new-comer on the preserved scene with a short running line off Preston docks. I was wondering are there any plans to expand the lines running length, obviously the line connects to the mainline from Strand Road - it would...

We all love cake, so I have opened a thread for you to list your top 10 favourite cakes> here are mine: (Also I don't want the thread to become a tit-for-tat argument about what is and what is'nt a cake) Eccles cake Iced madeira filled with jam and buttercream (classic birthday cake)...

Cumbria is home to 5 significant railways, 3 we see and hear about reguarly, the short but delightful standard gauge Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, and the two narrow guage railways Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway in the west and the Alston Railway in the east. However the Eden Valley...

I believe that there are plans under way to expand the ELR a little further on from Heywood to Castleton, about a mile or so which is fantastic news. But I believe there are other options for expansion available to the ELR, these being: (1) Short running line (app 0.5 mile) to Buckley...

Are brake vans used at any time on the mainline network in the UK? Last time I saw one would be just over ten years ago on an engineering train. I suppose the reduction in brake vans, signal boxes, loco hauled services is all part of the process of the modernisation of our railway.

Hello everyone, Just noticed today travelling down the West coast mainline heading into Preston station from the north - a Freightliner hopper wagon in the unused bay platform with a Virgin 'Thunderbird' stabled next to it - practically in the same location as where the intercity coach that...

Quite an amazing conspiaracy and a cause of great debate amongst enthusiasts and the general public alike the notion of the 'Strategic Steam Reseve' caused much conspiracy and debate amongst enthusiasts and the general publc alike. However, in 2012 the rumours and conspirecies are all but...

With the 180's soon to depart and the 142's from FGW not looking likely to arrive any time soon I have heard a distinct all be it slight possibility that northern may be put in the position that it will be introducing loco hauled services some time soon possibly with the help of Drect Rail...

Got another quiz here, the questions focus mostly around British Railways and preserved lines, history and a few random general knowledge questions for a bit of added fun. Once again no prize for the winners but please feel free to take part, The_Rail_WAy (1) In what year did the steam...

Just found the following videos on youtube of 4472 'The Flying Scotsman' visiting the East Lancashire Railway in February 1993. In total the videos last 15 mins, they are partially narrated, and with shots from various locations it certainly makes some interesting viewing: Note how at times...

Heres a quick quiz that I have composed, feel free to copy and paste the questions and answer as adhered too. **Please note - No prize for the winners (1) Name the longest heritage railway in England? (2) In which city was a brick sculpture called train unveiled in June 1997? (3)...

What is the most unusual thing you have seen on the railways? After a recent discussion about the NR saloon car, I thought it would be interesting to discuss the most unusual thing you have seen on British railways - it could be an unusual freight working, strange combination of...

It's looking increasingly likely that the Weymouth harbour branch will close in the near future as the council want to remove the tracks so they can re-develop the area in time for the Olympics in 2012. I and many others have always had an aqquired interest in the route given how unique it is...

Are brake vans used at all on the national network in present days. I am aware of the fact that they are now rarely used because most freight trains have air brakes, but they had other uses as well, such as accomodation or storage. I have seen them on preserved lines, and in various yards (eg...

I recently created a poll asking memebers what their favourite heritage line in the UK is, over 60 people took part and it was largely succesful. Continuing that theme, I thougt I would create a poll asking memebers what they think is the most important aspect of a heritage railway. Its nothing...

Which heritage/preserved railway lines have you always intended on visiting but have'nt done for various reasons? For me: (1) Alderney Railway. (2) West Somerset Railway (3) Wensleydale Railway I know its a community line There are a couple of others but they are my top three...

Anybody remember Smokey Joe? Produced for Hornby railways it was a little 'Caledonian Railways Class 0F, not to be confused with the similar NBR G class, shunting loco that woud have been seen on lines in Scotland (although they have been spotted as far south as Crewe?) up until the 1960's They...

I have travelled through Preston on a number of occasions and have always noticed (a) two red and white carriages stabled in an unused platform (b) a black and white intercity liveried parcels van located on the west side of the station. What are there uses and why have they never been moved...

I have heard on the grape vine that after new year Virgin Trains are to run a loco hauled relief service every Friday from 30th January - running from London Euston to Preston, Lancashire (not sure on running times.) The service for me will probably be hauled by a class 90. For me this is...