Railway General Knowledge.

[Mvann]

The meridian which derailed at Kibworth in February 2010?

It was actually at east Langton

 

[ole man]

Yes Rickerscote is the answer he was the Royal Mail driver that hit a tanker

 

[Johnuk123]

Yes Rickerscote is the answer he was the Royal Mail driver that hit a tanker

As his engine hit the tankers head on and became derailed along with 4 coaches was he injured at all ?

I would imagine he was going quite slowly due to him just coming up to Stafford.

 

[ole man]

He was travelling at 60 though braking for Stafford, he never worked again, he climbed out of the cab window though he doesnt remember anything, he says he seen the tanker just as he hit, the loco stopped inches from houses after spinning around

 

[Johnuk123]

Here is a very easy question.

What is the class and number of the ex-engine that shares its name with a leading brand of mock meat mycoprotein ?

 

[Mvann]

That would be the quorn, one of the hunt class d49 62727.
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If correct, find me a loco in tights.

 

[Johnuk123]

That would be the quorn, one of the hunt class d49 62727.
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If correct, find me a loco in tights.

Yes quite right, I knew it wouldn't take long to get as it was quite easy.

Woolwinder comes to mind but I reckon it's wrong.

 

[LE Greys]

Here you are (Image www.railbrit.co.uk) Britannia Number 70038 Robin Hood

 

[Mvann]

Yes quite right, I knew it wouldn't take long to get as it was quite easy.

Woolwinder comes to mind but I reckon it's wrong.

Right Class. Wrong Engine
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Here you are (Image www.railbrit.co.uk) Britannia Number 70038 Robin Hood

Not the one I was thinking of

 

[Johnuk123]

Pretty Polly, can't believe I didn't get that earlier.

 

[Mvann]

Correct.
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As no one has put a question up, I'll put one up. A southern loco in Rutland.

 

[Welshman]

Schools Class 30923

Originally named "Uppingham" but renamed "Bradfield" after objections from the school.

 

[Mvann]

Had forgotten about that one. If you have a new question go ahead, if not, find the other engine.

 

[Welshman]

What about 34020 "Seaton"?

No doubt named after Seaton in South Devon, but there is also a Seaton in Rutland.

 

[Mvann]

What about 34020 "Seaton"?

No doubt named after Seaton in South Devon, but there is also a Seaton in Rutland.

That was the one I was thinking of. Correct.

 

[Welshman]

From where might passenger-carrying trains be regularly started with 6 buzzes on the buzzer, and why?

 

[clagmonster]

6 on the buzzer is the signal to pull forward, is it not. In the past, I would go for trains departing Scarborough for Whitby, as they had to pull forward to access the branch, but that is closed and I think you're looking for something current. I don't know, but suspect that it is due to a ground frame or level crossing plunger or similar. I believe there is such a plunger at Fishguard Harbour, so I'll try there.

 

[Welshman]

Yes - I can't remember what they used to do at Scarborough for departing Whitby trains as Dr Beeching axed the line after I'd managed only one ride!


But Fishguard Harbour was the example I had in mind. The level-crossing plunger is at departing end of the platform, and as the platform is so long, and the 150 or 153 is usually right up against the buffer-stops, rather than walk to the other end to press the plunger, then walk back, the conductor gives "6" on the buzzer. Well done.

 

[clagmonster]

Crikey, I didn't expect to get that.

I'm not old enough to have been alive at the time, sadly, but I believe Scarborough-Whitby did survive long enough to have been operated by DMUs. In which case, I think the rule book would be to give 6 on the buzzer. I believe you can still see the Whitby line tunnel at the Falsgrave end of Scarborough station.

Name the 5 largest LNER goods depots in London.

 

[scarby]

Crikey, I didn't expect to get that.

I'm not old enough to have been alive at the time, sadly, but I believe Scarborough-Whitby did survive long enough to have been operated by DMUs. In which case, I think the rule book would be to give 6 on the buzzer. I believe you can still see the Whitby line tunnel at the Falsgrave end of Scarborough station.

Yes, DMUs did operate it. Yes, you can see the sadly blocked-up tunnel mouth.

 

[BestWestern]

Worle on the down immediately comes to mind. The signal protecting Worle Jcn is a relatively short distance from the station, and will frequently remain at Danger until a train has left Worle and is approaching the junction. Guards are advised to give 'six' rather than 'two' to assist in the prevention of SPADs by giving a further reminder to the Driver that there is a red ahead. Good practise rather than a Rulebook requirement though.

Otherwise, any situation where a platform starting signal is showing Danger and is sufficiently far away to require the Driver to move along the platform to access the SPT or other equipment for communication with the Signaller, provided it is not a permissible platform.

 

[Johnuk123]

Crikey, I didn't expect to get that.

I'm not old enough to have been alive at the time, sadly, but I believe Scarborough-Whitby did survive long enough to have been operated by DMUs. In which case, I think the rule book would be to give 6 on the buzzer. I believe you can still see the Whitby line tunnel at the Falsgrave end of Scarborough station.

Name the 5 largest LNER goods depots in London.

I believe the answer to that is:

Bishopsgate
Kings Cross
Marylebone
Farringdon Street
Royal Mint Street

 

[clagmonster]

I believe the answer to that is:

Bishopsgate
Kings Cross
Marylebone
Farringdon Street
Royal Mint Street

Correct.

 

[Johnuk123]

Another question then - What's a "DEP" marker ?

 

[D6975]

It denotes a point at which equipment can be connected for earthing purposes. (usually around OHLE)

Designated Earth Point (or similar)

 

[Johnuk123]

That's quite right.

 

[D6975]

When the 47s were still almost new, the Western region named 17 of them.

What was the next 47 to receive nameplates?

 

[clagmonster]

None of the others are particularly well know for having a traditional name, so I think it is going to be surprisingly recent. A few of the 47/7s were named up in Scotland, I wonder about them. Let's be rational and try 47701.

 

[Johnuk123]

I reckon that 18 were named in 1965/66 and the next one was 47460 Great Eastern an unoffical name in 1978.

But I may well be wrong.

 

[Mvann]

Wasn't one of them named Thor to replace the one named Thor that was written off. Don't know it's d number but was 47 091.
d1671 was the written off loco & d1677 was then given the name.
If correct, What was 08 600 named when in departmental use?