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Hi all, I have been pondering recently about how the high speed line between Ashford and St Pancras is maintained compared to NR track. For example, I know pretty much how track is maintained on NR. With visual inspections, possessions and TSR's etc. How does it work on high speed lines? I'd...

Hi all, As i'm not from the south, can anyone tell me how Southern services are usually formed? I.E. do they usually run as 8 cars? or 4? does this change at peak times? I appreciate they will swap and change all the time but if you could give me a general picture that would be great, thank you.

Hi all, Do all London - West Country (Penzance, Plymouth etc) all go via Castle Cary going westbound? They seem to go via Bristol on the return to London, what is the reason for this? Surely it's better to send them through Bristol? Thanks

Hi all Are there any XC trains that call at Didcot? When in general do XC services use the 'back road' via the station rather than the avoiding line? Cheers

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can gather gradient info for Immingham port - Drax powestation please? Thanks.

Hi all, Was I correct in seeing today a Freightliner 66 with Fast Line and GBRf HYAs on the back? Have Freightliner bought these? If so for what purpose as I thought they had the HHAs? Cheers

Hi all Please can someone tell me the formation of a EC mk4 formation DVT first? if you could use the coach type codes that would be appreciated (eg TSO). Thank you... As a footnote, are there any websites for formations out there?

Hi all, Can anyone provide any comprehensive information on the current postal trains that run from Shieldmuir - Willesden? Do they have any RM crew on board? What goes on, on board while the train is travelling? Does it run often? Where do they source drivers? All information would be...

Do these services have conductors? Are they busy? Or do commuters prefer to travel on the faster HST services? What about the stations on the way to Reading, are they in the commuter belt? Any general info appreciated thanks.

Hi all, What kind of work is taking place at Doncaster Wabtec nowadays? i've passed a couple of times and the shunter seems quite busy, or are they just shunting for shuntings sake? I know there's a rake of GBRf hoppers in there... What goes on there? Ta!

Hi guys, I am currently in the process of building the Leeds area in RW, not sure where to extend it to yet but let me know what you think of it so far... Neville Hill Leeds

Hi guys, I am looking to build a model railway from scratch in my loft, I would like to base it on a real station (E.g Manchester Piccadilly or Victoria). Is it possible to get diagrams of these stations and then create a track map for OO scale? Thank you.

Hi guys, What ticket do I need to travel to York (from Huddersfield) on Saturday the 12th and return on Sunday the 13th? Also how much will it cost?

Hi guys, When Tornado arrives on to Platform 10 at York I have seen it shoot off light engine up past the NRM, probably to run around the coaching stock. Does anyone know what route it takes? Is it just back down 11 then back on to 10? Surely this would mean Tornado running back to front...

Hi guys, What sort of freight can be seen daily between Newcastle and York? I'd imagine a lot of FL Coal trains... If you could also list the operator with the service that would be appreciated. Cheers.

Hi guys, Can anyone tell me the cheapest way of travelling Huddersfield - Sheffield - Doncaster or Bentley I have a WYPTE student concession card too which halves fares within the PTE boundary...

Hi everyone i'm currently building Wakefield - Huddersfield. I'm using Google Earth screenshots as a track mat, Quail maps for points and track location etc, and have speed limits and signal info. If anyone has any extra info it would be greatly appreciated! Here's a screeny to whet...

Hi guys, Can I have the most economical way of doing Hudds - Ilkley - Doncaster? Cheers.

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can find station diagrams of Newcastle, Darlington and York with the platform numbers on? Also, could I have the following formations please: 4 car Voyager 5 car Voyager NXEC HST Grand Central HST Thanks very muchly!

Hi guys, This is a really vague question so I apologise in advance! What sort of stock would you see travelling from Kings Cross - York/Leeds? Where abouts would you see them? What would they be doing? What livery would they be in? Thank you!