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@F-UnitMad one place I worked at had casual visits from the police (for a chat and brew) and they mentioned about one car park that used to get police vans visiting. However the van was ok just the roof light clusters would hit the roof of the car park. Once whilst following a truck in Leeds it decided to get stuck under a rail bridge, taller trailer than the tractor unit.
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End of the line for (two-thirds of) the last Class 503
AMJ replied to billy_anorak59's topic in Preservation
Many who own stock that they deem is surplus will offer it to others. Quite a few locations need to get rid of some items if they have plans for what will occupy the space. Others will say they need to sell so that they have some money to keep their activities going, this might be done by selling to another group or individual or heaven forbid the scrap man. Unfortunately there are some groups/individuals who are getting too old to be doing what they intended many years ago so without new blood assisting them groups will make awkward decisions. -
Think that 2011 was one of my last overnight trips in Europe by train. I caught the Amsterdam to Moscow service so that I could get to Warsaw from the west. Personally I have difficulty getting a comfortable night and have since then always had a night in a hotel. I prefer to stretch legs find food and a beer plus a chance for a decent sleep and shower. OBB network is good idea if I wanted to get that bit further by going overnight. However sometimes an early start and a high speed journey can get you there not much later.
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End of the line for (two-thirds of) the last Class 503
AMJ replied to billy_anorak59's topic in Preservation
Unless a preserved unit can be used on the main line or dragged on a preserved railway there seems very little chance of the groups getting any form of passenger revenue. This seems to stop a few groups. The 504 at Bury saw some class 25 haulage at one time and now seems to be rusting - there is a website for the 504 but seems like nowt much has happened for many years. The only other scenario is a dry warm museum that they can be stuffed and mounted in where public can view them. -
@Mike_Walker yes I think that we have more computer savvy developers for some things in the UK. We have Real Time Trains, Tracksy and even when looking up old lines National Library of Scotland maps
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I'm heading over the pond in May to Florida. I have a list of heritage RR's to visit whilst in the state (got a copy of Trains with a list for each state) - got hire car and sat nav. Is there an American equivalent to Real Time Trains? I have done numerous web searches and have not found what I'm looking for. The nearest thing was Google tracking Amtrack trains but like others I'd like to chase some freight and short lines.
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Class 69 - Return of the body snatchers?
AMJ replied to Argos's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
I bet that Bachmann are making a few donations as there seem to be quite a variety now. Of the 9 are there any that have the same livery? I saw 001 today and that has GBRF blue but with Union Jack and Star spangled banner, wiki indicated that 3, 6 & 8 are standard without the flags. So potentially 6 different liveries! -
Accentuate the negative - who's trying to kill the hobby?
AMJ replied to AY Mod's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
@MJI it's ok saying you have saved money on commuting, but that has your employer paid you for heating, lighting your home office and the associated health and safety and insurance that you need to factor in -
Creality Falcon 2 laser engraver - thoughts please?
AMJ replied to dpgibbons's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
Some videos I watched the other day on this product:- see and the overall viewpoint -
Accentuate the negative - who's trying to kill the hobby?
AMJ replied to AY Mod's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
There are way too many places that key board warriors can make such negative comments implying that the hobby is dying. What they don't realise is that just like the real railway things change. There are similar comments being expressed in USA. What I feel is that many of the brick and mortar shops are closing or going to online as since the pandemic many have realised that they can get even more stuff from a number of specialist retailers Had an interesting conversation the other week with an employment agency. Many IT jobs became WFH during the pandemic and afterwards hybrid working ie a few days in the office and rest WFH. They were looking for someone to be onsite every day and indicated that many are wanting WFH or hybrid. It is possible that quite a large proportion have become introverts. -
Also see them on https://railsofsheffield.com/collections/Bachmann-oo-class-69
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Genesis Coaches Batch 2 - from Hattons to Rails
AMJ replied to BrakeCoach's topic in Rails of Sheffield
Interestingly the first I knew about the transfer was reading this page Unless the email has gone into spam, which I check frequently, I have not had any communication concerning the Genesis coaches I have/had on order. Looking at my Rails pre orders they are not showing so one wonders if this has yet to happen.