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I'm curious do the 08s have an openable/removable window at the ends of the locos? I see a picture of 08663 on WNXX showing a member of the crew leaning out the window and can't say I've ever noticed this before. http://www.wnxx.com/16/1611/241116/08663.htm I assumed (possibly wrongly)...

Was just reading on WNXX about a possible reduction of the 37 fleet due to costly exams approaching and I'm curious does anybody know what costings generally are for the various exams on rolling stock?

Despite seemingly becoming the norm accross Europe would I be correct in saying that contrasting coloured doors on rolling stick is a UK group standard requirement originally and not actually legally required or is this now an EU legal requirement for passenger access purposes?

Any ideas what the new peeling paint livery on 73139 is for? Promotional I'd imagine?

Wasn't sure where best to post this. Anybody know the best way to use Google maps (or similar) elevation calculation tools to roughly make a gradient chart in feet/miles as per the railway type? In other words I believe all the elevation charts are done in feet but what formula would you...

I see what appears to be one of the old EPS Mk3 generators has appeared at UKRL Leicester, any ideas why? Also curious of the satus/location of the other Mk3s, I think 4 were converted?

Just wondering if there is anything specific on train operators being allowed to alter stopping patterns (i.e omit stops for service recovery etc) under their customer charters, conditions of carriage etc. More specifically what is there in regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 to deal with such...

Was just curious as to what stock have the best and worst night-time illumination for drivers. I seem to recall that the 59/0s and 59/1s were regarded as the best illuminated locos, infact apparently some drivers complained of them being too bright when oncoming even if dimmed thanks to their...

Interesting article showing railway terminology and slang, some I've heard before but a lot are new to me! by Bill Prieger (Railroad Engineer) http://www.vnerr.com/news/slang.htm

I was under the impression that it was obligatory for all EU railways to display EVN numbers as part of the NVR and was curious as to why no UK stock (bar some ECR 66s?) seem to carry them?

I'm curious as to why tail lamps are regularly used on rear locos which are up and running when they have working tail lights? If a loco is shut down that makes sense but not when running or pushing a train, happens most of the time with the Cumbrian 37s.

Most likely this will be very debatable but I'm curious as to what the most reliable fleets are for loco, DMU and EMU category? Also is there such a thing as a 100% reliable (or close to) fleet with no failures - a bold claim by any manufacturer/operator so I would find it hard to believe...

Hope it's Ok to post this here! I'm looking for a few mash ups for a spoof film, first of all I'm looking for videos/clips of famous people/TV presenters etc saying something like it's going to be great/can't wait/love it etc etc for use in a fake news flash to promote something. Second...

I've read that 86501 is to be re-geared back to a standard 86 and regain its old identity? Surely after so much time the re-gearing has proved a success? Why go back to the old way now and surely this is actually limiting Freightliner's resources as it will once again require a partner on...

With all the DRSs Mk2s now in service and the DBSOs on the way I'm curious as to what happened to the rest of DRSs Mk1s, Mk2s (early non-AC type) and their Mk3s?

Seeing as how 08/09s occasionally venture onto the mains I was wondering if any are fitted with OTMR, DRA, AWS, TPWS etc?

I'm curious is there any passenger operators who own outright any rolling stock rather than leasing from the ROSCOs? Even a small number of items such as a shunter etc? On the freight side I know that the freight companies own outright most of their stuff or do they? (I know the DBS 66/67s...

Just curious is there places were drivers specifically sign for a sub-class rather than the entire class as a whole? For example do the Norwich AGA drivers who sign the 37s specifically sign for 37/4s or can they drive any 37 now if required? I'm guessing bar the ETS controls there isn't much...

Just starting a new thread about proposed loco projects or ideas which never happened and I'll start by asking what happened to the proposed re-use of the class 86 by Colas last year and also why the UKLS class 56s arn't now been used by Freightliner? Apologies if already discussed elsewhere...

I'm curious as to what system the DRS Mk2s use for the DBSO? Have they been modified to use the DRS type multiple working system or another type or both? GM228