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One for the Oyster/Contactless experts:- I held a valid paper ticket to Clapham Junction, that was not valid beyond CLJ (firstgroup staff £6 SWR rover); as such was inside the gateline already at CLJ. Currently travelling from Clapham Junction to London Paddington, using contactless bank card...

I guess I’m just seeking reassurance that I’m not doing anything wrong… I’m travelling in Hamburg presently, and have purchased day tickets on the HVV website. These are delivered in the form of a barcode; but at no point of my travels have I been asked for it; needed to pass through any kind...

Terrifying to think this counts as a history question, but here goes… Did the 458/0s have selective door opening before their 5 car conversion? If so does anyone recall how it functioned? If not, how did they cope with short platforms; or did they not? I recall pre- ASDO the Desiros tended...

While looking into some of the history of the latter days of Mail traffic, I’ve found a sectional Appendix entry; authorising the use of Propelling Control Vehicles (PCVs) on all lines between Euston and Wembley Central. That does lend the inference that some of the empty coaching stock...

Is there anywhere with a listing of broadly which editions of the working timetable were in force on the various lines on a given date? Specifically the date in question would be Friday the 19th December 2003, although a more general listing would be of greater interest.

History question, did WAGN run 12 car trains when they operated in and out of Liverpool Street? When did they start?

I had a search, came up blank, is there a french equivalent to Quail Maps? In particular for the LGV Nord?

Travelled on UK Railtours “Valley of the witch” tour yesterday. Along the Onllwyn branch there was a HTA-type 102t Hopper Wagon off-track in the Cess with very heavy damage at the Onllwyn end. Wagon had no visible identifying markings. Can anyone: 1) Identify the Wagon 2) Enlighten me how it...

Moderator note: split from GWR 158s Exeter and West At the discretion of the Guard.

On the 18th March I'm travelling from Swindon to Sheffield, coming back late the same evening. I'm using my TOC-issued free travel pass to get from Swindon to Bristol TM, and I then have purchased (already) a PRIV Bristol TM - Sheffield Off Peak Return, routed NOT VIA LONDON I've since...

Wondering if anyone would have Unit diagrams for ATW in Autumn 2009. The usual online sources are a little light on 2009 material.

Is anyone able to advise when partially and unfitted freight services ceased on BR Western Division?

A few weeks ago I was travelling from Waterloo to Feltham, on a paper all zones Travelcard. Something came up that required my urgent attention in Windsor. The rules state in a penalty fare area you must have a ticket valid for your entire journey before boarding. 2 RPIs then boarded my carriage...

SimSig have released simulations of Coventry, New Street, Wolverhampton and Aston, plus rebuilt the old Stafford sim

a while ago on another forum i posted my concerns over some issues i'm having with the sound in BVE4. since then i've updated to 4.2 and the problem remains so i have provided this: http://jntrscc.uk.to/M3G5Ipc8V7.mp3 i have a new phone so i recorded it! please help!!!! EDIT: BTW...

I have read the latest reliability stats and for you slamdoor lovers they were out-performed..... by a 458 juniper! actually Southern VEPs were th second most reliable 750V EMUs in britain after the JOPs who came first with an impressive 19'996mpc.... three times up on last year... All...

how do they know a train is coming.. am making a LC in systems & control at school....

Slough IECC... i know where PSB is, but the IECC would be cool to find