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And even with the ‘reduced’ timetable, there were plenty of cancellations around Plymouth this morning….. Most of which should be Class 150’s.

General vibes?

I have a large supply at home….. acquired from my local depot

Timetable (without loco allocations) now available on the Bodmin Railway Facebook page. 1788634366 33012 also added to the lineup (working Saturday and Sunday only).

Pity that RTT doesn’t show the heritage DMU stock being used on the Bewdley shuttles (as it does for the Swanage Railway services).

I prefer an aisle seat anyway, can stretch legs out more easily, and less inconvenient for using the buffet car or toilets.

I’ve driven that route for the past 25years and aren’t aware of any depot / buildings that house ‘heritage stock’ anywhere in Slough? The nearest location I can think of would be Southall, which is at least 10miles away ‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️

I’d have thought the SVR would be more reliable than WMR

Approach control is a term that is frowned upon by the modern railway. A Driver should never ‘expect’ a signal to step up on approach, just because it usually does in most circumstances.

Featuring guest locomotive 31210, courtesy of Hanson & Hall, joining our home fleet for the full three days. Across all three days you can enjoy our home fleet (47306 ‘The Sapper’, 08444, Bubble Car 121020 and subject to maintenance we aim to run 37142 also). Not only will our cafes be open...

Neither the bi-di route through Bedminster, the loops at Yatton or the Weston-SM avoider will help when a train is sat at the junction waiting to turn right on to the Portbury/Portishead branch. Also, I’ve been delayed many times coming into Bristol whilst the signallers put a stopper through...

I wonder if the Down Relief from Bristol West Gantry through Bedminster station (and on towards Parson Street / Ashton Gate Jn) will be re-instated to allow for the increased amount of trains leaving Temple Meads station ?

This has to be the most pointless thread going on the forum ‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️

I find people with bad posture and seating habits complain mostly about IET seats. Can’t say I’ve ever had an issue with the many Plymouth - London journeys I’ve taken.

Where do you get the ‘several weeks’ statement from? A Depot Driver for GWR still has around 8months training before being fully qualified.

I did an overnight Pathfinder Railtour in July 1999 from the South-West to Scotland. 47726 wasn’t too healthy, and succumbed on the climb up the Lickey Bank. 66115 was coming behind on a steel train and (eventually) was allowed to bank the charter train up to the summit, before dropping away as...

Is the number of visitors directly related to ‘a steam ban’, or perhaps less people are visiting because of the extreme heat outside ? Of course, the use of diesels may also attracts different amount of visitors who perhaps wouldn’t otherwise have visited. Personally, I’ve made two visits to...

It reversed in Brighton (12:33 - 12:38) according to accurate industry [rather than online spotter] sources. Not sure what you are using above for timings?

Riding directly above a bogie gives a much different ride quality than elsewhere in the centre of a vehicle

175115 (2P17) failed at St Germans today. 175002 (1Z99) being dispatched from Plymouth to assist/rescue. Trains stuck behind are: 1Z92 at Menheniot. 1A94 at Liskeard. 2P19 at Liskeard. 2P20 at Bodmin Parkway. 1Z96 at Par.