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Michael Holden posted an update 2 weeks ago
2 weeks ago (edited)
IMPORTANT UPDATE
The Met Office has upgraded weather warnings and means the Midland Pullman tomorrow can’t run
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/events/the-edinburgh-christmas-pullman-2
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The Edinburgh Christmas Pullman
TOUR CANCELLED THROUGHOUT AT SORRY NOTICE DUE TO A RED WEATHER WARNING This tour boards
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Blackpool's Heritage Trams suspended after becoming 'increasingly difficult' to operateAfter a review, it has been decided to suspend the Heritage Tram Tours in Blackpool. The heritage trams usually operate alongside the modern fleet, but…
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This morning, I feel, as did when my late father told me as a youngster, that all steam trains were being withdrawn. Some of my earliest memories are of alighting the holiday train from Manchester Exchange… Read more
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Damn shame. I was up there late August and really loved seeing these old girls trundling around. Some even have names, like 'Sir Ken Dodd'. - View more comments
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
First signs £500m deal with Hitachi for new Open Access trainsFirst Group has signed a deal with Angel Trains and Hitachi to lease 14 brand new Class 80X electric, battery electric or bi-mode trains at…
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Will it be Class 802 and Class 803. With Grand Central to order new IETs that could be classed as Class 804, Class 806, Class 808 or Class 809. As GWR have got Class 800 and Class 802, LNER have got Class &… Read more -
Lumo could of ordered few more Class 803s and to run 10-Car service from London King’s Cross-Edinburgh Waverley and Hull Trains to order few more Class 802 Paragons to also run 10-Car service to Hull Paragon. -
My suggestion would be for Hitachi to continue on manufacturing more IET “AT300” rolling stocks and perhaps manufacture more AT200 Commuter just like what ScotRail have got that the Class 385 are based on. And… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
New Lancashire home for steam locomotive 34081 92 Squadron34081 ’92 Squadron’ is to leave its current home of the Nene Valley Railway for pastures new at the East Lancashire Railway. The move is…
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Overall, I think the movement of 34081 is a positive as the locomotive will have more freedom to the mainline if The Battle of Britain Locomotive Society ever get mainline certificates. Overall, the movement… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Jacobite Steam Train: West Coast releases carriage updateWest Coast Railways has released an update on one of the carriages that is used on The Jacobite. Essential maintenance work is being carried out…
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Hmmmm, just get on with it, or pass the franchise to a company that is prepared to operate within the rules.
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West Coast Railways "clown like" stance enters into another stage ( excuse..it's like a soap opera !). How this company engenders customer loyalty or confidence is beyond beyond belief. The bottom line is… Read more
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Michael Holden posted an update 2 weeks ago
The next arrival to our shop features the Ruislip Lido Railway as well as locos from the Fairbourne Railway and the Littlehampton Miniature Railway!
Take a look here: http://www.railadvent.co.uk/RLR24
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Ruislip Lido Railway – 2024 Steam Gala – 2 Disc Set
Over the early May Bank Holiday, the Ruislip Lido Railway welcomed Sherpa from the Fairbourne Railway in North Wales for their Steam Gala.
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Competition: Win a copy of Milford Haven and Neyland BranchesDetails on how to enter the competition are below. You can view all our current competitions by clicking here. Please note! There are 2 parts to entry, firstly…
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
First Group acquires South Wales - London train serviceGrand Union has announced that its Carmarthen to London Paddington service has been acquired by First Group PLC. It is expected that First will place…
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I bet that means new trains to be ordered whether it’ll be Hitachi, Stadler or CAF to manufacture the Bi-mode trains.
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I think that a London Paddington-Carmarthen, Pembroke Dock and Neath direct rail service would be great with Great Western Railway to continue on working the Swansea service from London Paddington using Class… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
Warning issued after shocking Sussex CCTV releasedNetwork Rail and the British Transport Police have warned locals of the dangers of trespassing on the railway after CCTV captured shocking footage in East…
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This is the problem with foot crossings, you have no control on how they are used, and the only way is close them all and divert footpaths around or build bridges, but foot crossings are usually used in… Read more -
There is no cure for this, if you close these crossings, you are penalising the vast majority who use these crossings sensibly. I have a similar issue with a river bridge, where we regularly have to stop… Read more
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Michael Holden posted a new post. 2 weeks ago
First train operators that will return to public ownership announcedThe Transport Secretary has announced the first plans to return train operators to public ownership. The news follows on from the Passenger Railway Services (Public…
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Strangely, and I never believed this to be possible, the government took control of Northern, and their poor service has actually got worse. Its is unreliable with services regularly cancelled at very… Read more
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While you highlight the good points, you fail to mention the run down stations, slow introduction of new commuter trains, especially in the North., and unions holding passengers to ransom by. Beeching was… Read more
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Well it isn’t doing much for Northern - View more comments
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