http://www.railforums.co.uk/ A UK-based forum for discussing all aspects of the railways. Also includes competitions and general discussion forums en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:05:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.railforums.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.railforums.co.uk/ http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36413&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:02:22 GMT Hopefully going along to kings x tomorrow to phot scots grey on the charter,can i expect much hassle from the station staff?and will i need a... Hopefully going along to kings x tomorrow to phot scots grey on the charter,can i expect much hassle from the station staff?and will i need a platform ticket?its been a few years since i've been to kings x just to phot,cheers ]]> NR General Discussion Tin Rocket http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36413 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36412&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:46:15 GMT I am planning on going to Doncaster on 9th October to see the Class 67 Drags because of engineering work, does anybody know the times of the drags??... I am planning on going to Doncaster on 9th October to see the Class 67 Drags because of engineering work, does anybody know the times of the drags??

Thank You ]]> NR General Discussion 96tommy http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36412 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36411&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:03:55 GMT Hi westcoaster, I've sent you a pm. ]]> Topgun http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36411 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36410&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:03:53 GMT It as just been announced on BBC Wales news, Plaid A.Ms have ganged up against Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones and voted through an amendment that the... It as just been announced on BBC Wales news, Plaid A.Ms have ganged up against Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones and voted through an amendment that the WAGAIR subsidy of several £Ms be withdrawn and spent on rail instead. The vote was held at Aberystwyth, during Plaids conference.

The Minister is reported as, not happy.

In my opinion common sense at last. ]]> NR General Discussion merlodlliw http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36410 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36409&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:22:17 GMT Got a call from HR at FCC this morning.
Start driving job on 18th October on TL route.
Don't know which depot yet though, which I thought was a bit odd as I assumed HR would know this when they make an offer. ]]> Topgun http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36409 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36408&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:38:08 GMT Has anyone got the passing times for The Statesman Rail "Heart of Wales" railtour that runs tomorrow (Saturday) down the central wales line? ]]> drew100 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36408 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36407&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:30:26 GMT Guys thanks for your help with my recent trip London-Liverpool returning via Telford. Another one for you if I may. I am going on holiday next... Guys thanks for your help with my recent trip London-Liverpool returning via Telford.

Another one for you if I may. I am going on holiday next month, for various reason flying out of Gatwick and into Stansted., and am North London based. Additional info that may help - I have an Annual Zones 1-2 Travelcard, my other half has a Freedom pass.

We are flying out of Gatwick at crack of dawn (0630!) on a weekday and returning early afternoon into Stansted also on a weekday.

The cheapest obvious fares I can see for the first leg are Boundary Zone 2 to Gatwick for me and London Bridge to Gatwick for my other half (as her Freedom pass will not be valid). London Bridge looks cheaper than Victoria.
Does anyone have any better ideas? Alternatively, is there anywhere past Gatwick that a ticket would be cheaper to where short travelling would be allowed?

On the return leg my initial though is that cahning onto the tube at tottenham Hale is my best bet. The best option I have come up with is a single Stansted to Boundary Zone 6 for my other half and a single Stansted to Tottenham Hale for me, both with the Gold Card discount, and use of Oyster PAYG to cover Zone 3-2. Would it be cheaper to buy a ticket Stansted to Boundary Zone 2 for myself - if so how is this done? Are there any stations further out than Stansted Airport from which tickets are cheaper and if so is late boarding acceptable?

You can see that I have been reading threads on here and have possibly got myself far too confused:oops:

Ta in advance. ]]> Wolfie http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36407 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36406&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:10:22 GMT A friend of mine will be travelling from Liverpool to Southport at about 1730 today and then from Southport to Wigan on the last train of the day... A friend of mine will be travelling from Liverpool to Southport at about 1730 today and then from Southport to Wigan on the last train of the day (approx 2300).

Can someone please help with the cheapest way of doing this journey. I wondered whether an Anytime return between, say, Prescot and Southport might be an option - i.e. starting and finishing short - but I'm not sure about route validity.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Wiggaz http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36406 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36405&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:38:45 GMT Hi All 6233 Duchess of Sutherland through Deighton @ 09:47 this morning on the final Scarborough Flyer of 2010... Hi All

6233 Duchess of Sutherland through Deighton @ 09:47 this morning on the final Scarborough Flyer of 2010
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Neil ]]> neildimmer http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36405 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36404&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:51:40 GMT According to Railway Gazzette, DB Schenker are to spend 410 million euro on fleet modernisation including 167 million euro on 71 locos throughout... According to Railway Gazzette, DB Schenker are to spend 410 million euro on fleet modernisation including 167 million euro on 71 locos throughout Europe. Wonder if any of these locos will be seen in the U.K.? ]]> International Rail spudfan http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36404 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36403&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:30:24 GMT Passing Washwood Heath this morning, there are two Riviera Trains class 47s and a Colas 66 parked outside the main works building. Can anyone tell me... Passing Washwood Heath this morning, there are two Riviera Trains class 47s and a Colas 66 parked outside the main works building. Can anyone tell me their numbers?

There seems to regularly be a pair of Riviera 47s parked up there, does anyone know why? ]]> sprinterguy http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36403 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36402&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:41:39 GMT While checking train + tube fares for a trip into London next week, I noticed that an Anytime single on the Stansted Express from SSD - Tottenham... While checking train + tube fares for a trip into London next week, I noticed that an Anytime single on the Stansted Express from SSD - Tottenham Hale is more expensive than SSD - Northumberland Park (one stop north of Tottenham Hale, but requiring a change there).

Are there any other such (nudge nudge wink wink) loopholes that connect Stansted Airport with north London stations via Tottenham Hale? ]]> jamesontheroad http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36402 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36401&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:23:42 GMT Hi,


Now I could edit the photos of the last days of the Scotland trip fully, and there are some pics I don't want to keep from you.

So it's not completely off-topic: the Jacobite at Loch-nan-Uamh viaduct as panorama, June 30 2010


On the ferry to Skye, the dark-grey was our car.





Isle of Skye


Kyle of Lochalsh


The early train Kyle - Inverness at Loch Garve, July 1 2010


Up north, Altaharra


Ben Loyal


Panorama with Ben Loyal and the Kyle of Tongue at the northern coast








Clone sheep? ;-)


Ben Hope





Loch Eribol











Ceannabeinne Beach

















The rain is coming





Kylesku Bridge


Ardvreck Castle


Calda House, from the early 18th century


No more rain








Detour through the mountains





Summer Isles near Altandhu














Ardmair











Ullapool














Loch Droma


Drive home through the Grampian Mountains next day, July 2 2010
]]> Roni http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36401 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36399&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:10:43 GMT This is the first i've heard of this, a friend was telling me other day after a driving experience at GCR that netwok rail are very close to banning railtours because of people getting on line to take pictures.

I never realised there was a problem with this kind of thing? how often and bad does it get? ]]> NR General Discussion jimmyowl1992 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36399 http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36397&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:05:16 GMT On the mileage competition page, there is a link to this: Milepost data (requires some maths) which goes here:... On the mileage competition page, there is a link to this:

Milepost data (requires some maths)

which goes here: http://www.mscs.dal.ca/~butler/miles1.lst

Does anyone know where the data comes from and its accuracy? ]]> General Discussion b0b http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36397