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Hi all, some help please if possible. Below is the top of a GBRF advert for a Trainee Driver position at Eastleigh. Is asks if you have already passed the Train Driver Psychometric. My question is how would you have already done this and if you don't have it how would you go about getting it...

Hi all, just after some help please. I have applied quite a few times, initially with GWR when living in Devon, and now with Southwestern Railway since moving back to Bournemouth, for various roles such as customer service but never been successful in getting past the online stage. I fill in...

I nipped into Bournemouth station today and they didn’t have any paper timetables still. Are such items now not being produced at all? I guess it would make sense now that everything is done on line. I collect timetables - if anyone has any, of any age or region, that would be free to a good...

Hi all, I’m doing some research and after some help: were special trains ever laid on for cricket matches, in any era but especially in the steam era. If there was, where did they run? Thanks, Paul.

Folks, do you think there is enough material about GWR of old in mainstream publications and enough online content perhaps about the up to date First Group run GWR company that a separate GWR magazine is not needed, or do you think that there is a market for such a magazine? I am aware of the...

Hi all, After some help please. I am planning a new OO scale model layout and one of the key elements includes a red brick two track skew bridge with a road across the top. I have searched through a number of websites for companies that produce or supply bridges and other accessories and so far...

This might be tricky to answer but here goes. I have been recording train sightings since 2009 and am compiling a list of what I have seen - I do have Platform 5 books for 2009 and 2018 - and also trying to predict what may come up over the next few years. I have mainly spotted in Dorset...

Does anyone know what became of the Yorkshire Engine plated Thomas Hill shunter that used to work the yard by the Poole Harbour Commissioners offices please? Back in 2009, they were looking to dispose of it and I even went there to see this shunter with a view to rescuing it. Sadly I wasn't able...

Could somebody advise what the BS paint code is for the dark green that GWR use on canopies etc. at their stations please.

I spent a most enjoyable day on the platforms at Newton Abbot on Friday and there was quite a bit of work being done there. Can anyone enlighten me as to why please.

Can someone give me an idea what salary a Service Delivery Assistant could expect to earn please. This would be with GWR. Thanks. Paul

Hi all, I’m after some help please. Yesterday I bought a rather nice BR jacket - can one of you knowledgable folk tell me how old it is and also who on the railways would have worn such a jacket. Many thanks.

Hi all, I am a collector of UK timetables and am looking to obtain some from around the UK. I live in Devon, so have a good selection from here and also I have been sent a few from other areas. If you are able to send a bundle of them, I can pay for your postage. Also I have a number of...

Hi gang, Basically I am looking for British railway magazines such as Trains Illustrated, The Railway, Modern Railways etc. etc. They don't need to be pristine but should be in good condition please. If you have a lot and live in the Devon area I could probably collect. If you are willing to...

Hi All, I am looking for an OO scale Manor class locomotive preferably in black. I am not worried about the numbers or name. However I am wanting this to be as cheap as possible so I am not worried if it is a non runner. As long as it is complete and not damaged, it will be fine. Thanks.

Hi all, Does anyone here use 35mm here? If so do you have any spare film containers? I am near Exeter, Devon so can collect or could pay postage for further afield. Many Thanks, Paul

Are there such things as bus spotting books in the same vein as the railway ones where you can check off fleet numbers etc?

HI all, Are there any websites that specialise in rail timetables - I had a quick look on Google but didn't see much. Or are there sites that have a section for such things. My collection is quite small at the moment but growing slowly. If there isn't much do you think there would be much call...

Sorry if this has been asked before. How do you go about becoming a freight driver. There is much on here about passenger driving and I wondered if the process is the same. I am looking at getting into passenger driving but have also looked at DBS and freightliner etc. They all seem to want...

Hi guys, I wonder if you can help. I applied for a Service Delivery Assistant with FGW back in December - the closing date was 21/12/12 and I submitted my application in plenty of time. I have not heard back yet but as the online status still says sorting applications I guess I shall have to...