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    Platform edge panels

    Hi Folks! What are these weird panels (pictured) I see below platform level at every station? Are they something to do with gradient? Cheers in advance!
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    HST drivers - what are these?

    Hi guys, Couple of technical questions about the HST control desk (mainly ‘what does that do?’ type questions!) Referring to the picture, there are a set of buttons under the speedo in the middle, a blue, white and red set of buttons. A couple are covered by a safety cover, what are these...
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    Trainee Train Drivers - Talent Pool (8730)

    Hi all, First Group is advertising for its latest round of trainee train drivers...
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    T Key sockets on Class 166

    Hi guys, Small technical question - I’ve noticed that on the 166s (and I believe the 387s) there is a small socket for a T key next to the exhaust stack on the outside between the carriages. What is this used for? Many thanks in advance!
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    ‘RHM’ meaning

    Hi all, Quite a quick question - I saw a 166 stopped at Weston. Just underneath the driver’s windscreen there is a yellow triangle with ‘RHM’ written on it. I tried to look at other posts but nothing explains what it means. What does RHM stand for/mean please? Thank you! :)

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