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    West Wales lines

    I am planning to do the three branches in West Wales , Fishguard, Pembroke dock and Milford Haven as part of a South Wales rover in September. Probably starting from Swansea or Llanelli in the morning. Has anyone done this and have any suggestions on the best order to do them. Also are there...
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    Ensuring locomotives average similar mileage over a set period

    I remember seeing lines of locos stabled at various depots in the 70s and 80s and it still happens to a limited extent now. In some cases a loco could be stuck behind 10 others of the same class so all the others would have to move before it could be used. What steps would be taken to ensure...
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    Class 317 units at Nottingham during 1983 strike

    Has anyone got any links or information on the stabling of these units whilst they were out of use due to the industrial dispute which stop them being used on the Bed Pan services
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    Nottingham to Cleethorpes

    I'm planning on filling in some gaps in my track coverage tomorrow. On the National Rail planner I can't work out whether travel by Sheffield is the same price as travelling by Lincoln. The catch all price for a return is given as £25.70 but it is also available for £16 if you travel out via...
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    Lickey Incline - are freight trains given a running start?

    Are unbanked freights given a running start at the Incline from a few miles away as a matter of course or are there no particular considerations given.
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    Compensation from TFL

    I got caught up in the District Line signalling problems at Barking yesterday and was stuck on a train for over an hour. As a result i missed my booked train on the 12.29 from St Pancras to Nottingham and had to pay for the next train. Is there any way i can get a refund from TFL for this...
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    Derby to Wrexham (and back)

    I've got to do these trips and it looks like the National Rail Planner only shows journeys via Crewe and Chester. Is the trip via Birmingham and Shrewsbury also an accepted route for a day return.
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    Manchester to Sheffield Easter Sunday

    I see trains are not going via Stockport over Easter. Are the diverted trains going via Reddish North or Guide Bridge (or another route). I assume they are going the same route as the Hope Valley local but any info would be appreciated.
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    Boxing day travel

    Is there any news yet on the negotiations over Boxing Day staff rotas and pay and conditions? I may need to get from Upminster to Oakwood for family reasons.
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    Upminster - Romford sunday service

    I was surprised to see a train operating on this line today (Sunday) and even more to see an half hourly service running, but not stopping at Emerson Park. How lomg as a sunday service been running and to be blunt what is the point.
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    Saturday 1 December 1979 Nottingham to London

    Bit of a long shot. I remember travelling back on the 19.30ish train from Nottingham and i'm sure we terminated at Euston. Have i got this right? If so which route did it take, via MarketHarboro Northampton or Bedford Bletchley?

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