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Already mentioned in the Bluebell Railway Diesel Gala thread that a driving trailer from this unit was spotted in Monday on the southern section of the M25 heading anti- clockwise (towards Sussex and Kent). I've also just seen the motor coach (Named 'Sir Chris Green', so definitely from 1753)...

Just a random musing I‘ve had for a number of years, and thought it was about time to ask! The vast majority of Southern Region electric stock had its designation based on the characteristics of the unit itself (EPB, VEP, HAP etc) One exception to this (excluding the pre-SR units) is the CIG...

After my final journey on the 455’s yesterday, a thought came to me. To the best of my knowledge, these are the last units in service (preservation aside) that use the ‘chugger chugger’ compressor (DH.25 I believe). I understand these compressors were also used on the slam door stock and...

Not been able to access RMWeb since yesterday afternoon. Get the following message on a blank screen. Anyone else have this problem or is the issue at my end?

At weekends, if I want a travelcard from my local station (Horley), the cheapest ticket I can get is an off-peak travelcard. However, if you go from Three Bridges*, there is the option of a cheaper super off-peak travelcard (even though you are further away). So two questions, 1 - is there a...

Quick question as to whether I am correct in thinking my route is valid for the ticket. Travelling from Gatwick to Shoreham-by-Sea (Littlehampton service), then walking across to Amberly along the South Downs Way and catching a train back to Gatwick along the Arun Valley Line. Getting two...

Recently travelled from Aberdeen to Stonehaven and back. While waiting for the return trip at Stonehaven, I noticed after a train went through (one in each direction) it was a good 2 minutes before the semaphore signal changed to danger. Not something I’ve ever observed before and was wondering...

Over the weekend of 2nd & 3rd of December, there are engineering works between Reading and Guildford meaning no trains can run on that section. Usually in this situation, a reduced service still operates between Guildford and Gatwick Airport. However, according to GWR, there will no service at...

Had a day out around Tunbridge Wells yesterday and included the Spa Valley Railway as part of it (very nice ride on the Thumper). One question is why are all the doors locked on one side of the train? If you board/alight on Eridge and Tunbridge Wells West, you are free to do so, but at...