47703 on the VST 1Z47 left Poole on time but mostly empty. There were more people on the station photographing the thing than there was getting on board!!!! ...
As a follow up there was a lorry in the yard at Poole again when I walked back down into town this morning delivering 2 of those PW trolleys that go aong the...
Something about the Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour route http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/3671855.stm ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. ...
As ever I always thought it should go to SWT (I have said before). Reason being, with Wessex joining up with the GW franchise. I am sure Wessex have done...
Train services between Basingstoke and London Waterloo are being disrupted due to a points problem in the Basingstoke area. 1851 Basingstoke to Yeovil Junction...
Waiting for 59.001/103 today (on time at Fratton, each way) saw 444.020/021 on the diagram involving the 1008 ex-London (Waterloo). Waiting this evening for...
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Not quite our area, but close enough: THE BRISTOLIAN Thursday 6 May 2004 GWR Castle Class 4-6-0 no 5028 Nunney Castle Steam hauled: Paddington-Bristol London...
Having now read the report that sparked this discussion (I was bored!), I've knocked up a quick spreadsheet on how the services could integrate together and it...
Anyone know of any freight retimings at all? I'm really interested in movememtns through Eastleigh. Also, anyone know times of movements through EH before 9.30...
66216 was on 6W55 0812 EH-Hamworthy oils 66066 5Z10 Fratton scrap - thought sig box stencil a bit optimistic stating 'class 60'! ... From: Dave Date: 04 May...
What on earth is a 'spindryer' (apart from an outdated domestic appliance)? I've gathered from a subsequent posting that the move was topped and tailed by EWS...
Yeah strange name for a 66 but they are also known as ying ying's ( the idling sound of them) Sheds still a good one for me or MC Shed for a scottish...
I coined the name spindryers due to the fact that when they start from a signal check with a heavy freight, particularly on a steep incline, (this is going...
60002 has indeed been stored due to Fire Damage repairs at Thornaby and 60098 is Stored at Thornaby with engine problems. Both stored tot he WNTR pool ( EWS...
In article <002f01c43143$7613de80$5d82883e@oemcomputer>, ... Paddington d 1345, Challow Loop for water a 1515 d 1608, Bristol a 1725. Full details at my...
Back to the nickname chat - back in the day we used to call the ED's spindryers! Shed is a good terminology as they really do look like a cousin of a B&Q...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/3686675.stm Disabled woman left on platform A South West train operator has been criticised for refusing to allow a ...
Can anyone help me? I am after drawings / diagrams or schematics of the class 442 wessex electrics, class 444 desiros and class 450's or anyone know of...
Cathedrals express tomorrow to be hauled by Fragonduff 47703 'Hermes'. 73096 failed with connecting rod problems, but expected to be ok for Wednesdays run. ...
Hi Antony, I suggest that you subscribe to the South West Trains discussion group (southwesttrains-subscribe@yahoogroups.com) and look in their filees section....
Hi lads, Does anybody know if the three bones 58015 (WNXX) 58017 (WFGF) and 58034 (WNXX) have completed their journey to Eastleigh from Bescot? Many thanks in...
If anyone is planning a trip to Eastleigh/Maritime, then today is the day - 2 bluebirds, 14 freds, 3 body snatchers, and 2 duffs! No evidence of rolling stock...
Been down to Eastleigh no sign of the GIF bones or 58015, 58017or 58034. There is a Freightliner class 66 on the depot anyone any idea which one? Thanks, Ben ...
In article <000b01c434c4$fd0df040$0e5889d9@pbncomputer>, ... 34016 is not yet fitted with TPWS and is therefore not currently cleared for main line use. David...
