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    Freightliner

    2x Drivers sought for Freightliner to be based at Eastleigh according to Freightliner. Must be QUALIFIED drivers though :( Details on freightliner website, under UK vacancies. Good luck to any drivers that apply.
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    Direct Rail Services

    Evening (Or morning) all. I was on the DRS website earlier and saw something that might be of interest (or might not) Train Driver Vacancies have arisen for DRS. Trainee drivers needed @ Crewe. Qualified Drivers wanted for, London, Stowmarket, & Crewe. Details available on the Direct...
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    60011

    According to reports on the wnxx forum, 60011 'popped' yesterday after 'throwing a leg out of bed'. If that is true then does that mean the end of the famous blue tug I wonder???? :cry:
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    Favourite Heritage Line

    Does anybody on this forum have a paticular favourite heritage line? If so why? I have been to very few heritage lines in the UK, so am looking for some ideas/feedback. Mine is The Bluebell Railway in West Sussex, I got married there in Jan 2008, so would highly reccomend a visit there :D Ben
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    'Healthy Class 60's'

    Hi All Can anyone advise which 60's are in relatively good shape at Toton???? I have seen some recent pics of 60's at Toton, and I don't for one minute believe that all of them loco's are knackered. Apart from the 'usual 60's which seem to be in use at the moment, surley more of them must be...
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    D1015 Western Champion

    Hi All According to a post on the 'wnxx forum', D1015 has 'thrown a leg out of bed' and has been withdrawn from use with immediate effect. Hopefully the damage isn't too severe, and she will be flying along the main line again soon!
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    508's

    Hi All I note that a large quantity of SE 508's have been sent away for storage (Telford or Donnington Railfreight Terminal is it?) Can they not find used with either merseyrail or at a total guess, the Island Line on the Isle of Wight? Surely the 508's would be better served on the isle...
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    60163 Tornado

    For those that are interested, 60163 Tornado is due to visit the Bluebell Railway in West Sussex from Saturday 31st July - Thursday 05th August 2010Tickets can be booked in Advance by calling the railway on 01825 720800 according to the bluebell railway website. I for one shall hoepfully be...
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    Are DBS any 59 & 60?

    Why is it that DBS seem to want nothing but class 66's to run their trains? I have seen websites that show 66's double heading heavy trains that are easily managed by either a single 59 or a single 60. The 66's are more modern I agree but surely some of the 59's & 60's must be worth having a...
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    Bluebell Railway Rubbish Clearing Train

    According to the 'Argus' newspaper, On Tuesday July 06th 2010, a 'rubbish removal train' will arrive at East Grinstead station at approx 18.00pm. (This will no doubt be subject to change depending on available paths etc). This is where the national rail network, joins up with the extension from...
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    GBRF On the move?

    Rumour has it that GBRF's new owners (Eurotunnel) are looking to move out of Tonbridge West Yard (Adjacent to Tonbridge Station In Kent) ASAP. They are understood to be looking at 3 possible sites. These being Three Bridges 'Up' Yard on the Brighton - London main line. Hoo Junction Yard...

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