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Recently, on one of the railway groups on Facebook, someone mentioned that oil trains to the RR facility at Sinfin had ceased. I checked RTT, and realised that the trains no longer run. As RR needs aviation fuel to test its engines, how are they receiving their oil now....road or pipeline...

Any locomotives or carriages coming or going? I've noticed a huge crane there today and was wondering if a move of something is imminent? Thank you.

Any trains scheduled to use it? I've seen light locos there but never anything else. Does the 0516 to Euston use it? Thanks in advance.

Just a quickie, what was the reason for the delays today? All I can find is 'investigating a problem'.

Just been observing trains at LTV. 6 Pendolinos passed whilst I was there. All had the coupling cover retracted with the coupling gear on display. Is this unusual?

As the title suggests, is there any freight workings on the Wirral/Northern lines? I know of the line at Ellesmere Port to Manisty Wharf but was wondering if there's anything else on the network? Thanks in advance.

I purchased tickets from the XC website for a couple of XC journeys, nothing spectacular, just an advance from Burton to Tamworth, and an anytime day single for the return a week later. Both tickets bought at the same time. Got the confirmation email. Went to the station to collect the tickets...

As above. http://www.ukrailtours.com/tourshow.asp?tourtype=excursion_trains&tourfile=150523_THE_JUNIPER_FACTOR.txt

Internal applications only. This post is based at Burton-On-Trent, but it requires you to work at other EMT stations, including Kidsgrove, which is miles away. Are there other examples where TOCs expect staff to cover huge distances driving...

As above. Closing date, 31st January. http://www.grandcentralrail.com/careers/

I had a great time last year travelling the lines to Kyle, Wick, Inverness and Aberdeen. This year I am planning to do the following. I will be travelling the 2nd week of September. Day 1 1037 Glasgow to Oban and 1441 return. Day 2 0938 Glasgow to Stranraer then the 1250 return. 1612...

I have just booked myself a seat on the SRPS railtour to Stranraer. I have never travelled with them before, but I know they use a set of Maroon Mk1/2s. I am travelling 1st class, will that be in a Mk1? Is the seating arranged as 2+2 or 2+1 in first class? Any pictures? Thank you in advance!

On the slow lines between Nuneaton and Stafford, what are the max speed limits? Sometimes on LM the train trundles along, or so it seems.

Hi everyone, I need to make a trip from London to Haarlem. I am principally going to collect something very fragile and expensive, so don't want to risk it being damaged in transit. If the missus comes, I suppose we could have maybe a mini break. What are the options in terms of routes? I am...

I saw a Class 378 this morning in platform 18 at Euston, locked out of use. Is this a rare or common occurrence? I have only ever seen Virgin Voyagers in P18 up until now. Thanks for any replies.

After many years dreaming about it , I have finally taken the plunge and will soon fulfil my ambition of travelling the lines to Wick/Thurso/Kyle and Aberdeen from Inverness. I will be travelling mid April. I have purchased the Highland Rover ticket. I will reach Inverness via the Highland...

Vacancies at Euston, apply before 23rd January. Anyone know how many jobs are on offer? Is it easy to transfer between work locations? Thanks in advance, best of luck to those who apply. http://www.virgintrainscareers.co.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=52395

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=566WsVywes0 Would be happy if someone could identify the station. Thanks in advance.

EMT are currently recruiting for Senior Conductors at Nottingham. Can anyone in the know let me know a bit more about the role. Routes, traction, availability of overtime, rosters. Are EMT a good employer to work for? As to the selection, is it tests, interview and a medical? Thanks in...

I saw the unit today at Bletchley, it was in the Bedford platform. Anyone know where else it went. Thanks in advance.