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Hi train buddies! Is there anywhere on the internet that has a current list of all units (by set number) in operation across the UK?

Could not find a thread on this subject - please feel free to move. Just wanted to know any good apps that people may have come across? Any good ones in relation to different types of units etc? :D

I was at Reigate Station a few days ago waiting for the train into London. During this time a Southbound Train pulled into the station to pickup passengers. Before the train had even appeared the level crossing gates came down (the level crossing is literally at the end of the platform /...

Hi All, I am quite new to the whole rail scene and am quickly catching the bug! I am eager to learn more about all the different types of rolling stock, lines, latest developments etc. Where is the best place to start? Additionally, I am a secret enthusiast. Are there many of you who...

Hi Guys! Just a quick question. During my morning commute today I happened to see the following train: What looked like a loco, pulling a set of yellow network rail carriages. I know that the Measurement Train is all yellow, but in this instance the unit which was pulling the...

Just interested to know what the oddest/most surprising trains that you have seen coupled together during a service. I have travelled on a 485/8 coupled to a 486 quite a few times. I am sure that this is fairly standard, but would be interested to hear of any other stranger ones? :p

Hi guys! Just a quick question. Is there a website that allows one to work out how many miles they have travelled? Maybe even allowing the person to create an account and keep a record of all this? Cheers! SS

I do not believe that there is a thread on this particular subject, I will probably be proved wrong in due course. I was wondering what is the greatest distance possible to travel by train without having to change in both the UK and the world. You could also apply this question to different...

Hi, I will be travelling First Class on the 17.49 EC service from KX to Leeds on Friday 26th Aug. I have looked at the EC website and the following was found: Evening meal on selected services leaving London King’s Cross from around 17.00 until 19.00, choose from an evening meal, a...

Hi, Having read that there are now over 2500 railway stations in the UK I was wondering if a hobby similar to Munro bagging exists when it comes to rail stations? Has anyone on the forum attempted this and what would be classed as "bagging" a station? Would you have to physically step on...

Hey! I am looking to buy a decent digital camera with a few nice extras. I have come across the WB650 and it seems to be a good option for me (amatuer - general/train/weather pics). I have seen it priced for as little as £150 at Jessops. Does anyone have one of these? Or know if this would...

Well we have one for the best so what about the worst? Personally I found Coventry to be a bit of a hole, lots of concrete and quite dirty. Other stations that make my list: Shrewsbury - no particular reason, just never enjoyed catching a train from there. Wigan North Western - I...