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  1. Liam

    Is it just me or does it never stop raining in Blaenau Ffestiniog?

    1. Andrew Young

      Andrew Young

      Was there in December and the sun shone!

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  2. Re6/6

    is smiling after hearing Cross-Country's 'spokesman' explaining why services were not possible today along the sea wall due to high tides. ..quote " when 1000s of gallons of water completely drowns out the electrics and they can't run". Comparing to the bomb proof HSTs, what a load of old cr*p the Voyager design is when they knew the conditions that they were due to operate in.

    1. Andrew Young

      Andrew Young

      It's the brake resistors on the roof of the tin rockets that are the main problem when the sea is high. Virgin and Chris agreed knew all about these issues when the Voyagers were brought in yet ignored them. We're just left with the aftermath.... There were alternatives at the time which the 220 was chosen over.

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  3. Simon Moore

    Can anyone tell me the best way to contact laurie griffin? Tried phoning, email etc with no joy.

    1. Andrew Young

      Andrew Young

      Suspect the holiday might explain it... I phoned last week and ordered a few bits and he answered the phone then.

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  4. 46444

    Is re-visiting BR Steam In Dean with photos by Ben Ashworth...

    1. Andrew Young

      Andrew Young

      I did the same after receiving the new colour Forest of Dean book from Lightmoor, well perused together.

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  5. Bon Accord

    I see Vermin East Coast now have security guards on the trains with obligatory hi vis vest and the words "Security Ambassador" emblazoned on their backs. A dry train as far as Newcastle, presumably beyond there a special seal is broken and passengers become much more civilised?

    1. Andrew Young

      Andrew Young

      You should try dealing with the idiots which make these kind of measures necessary...

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  6. bgman

    Random question to any HST drivers.....are you allowed to drive on a main line through a station with your cab door open ? Just wondered

    1. Andrew Young

      Andrew Young

      I'm based at Derby so don't get to such exotic places as Torre!

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  7. bgman

    Random question to any HST drivers.....are you allowed to drive on a main line through a station with your cab door open ? Just wondered

    1. Andrew Young

      Andrew Young

      Yes, but noisy at speed, but at lower speeds it's good for getting some fresh air in as they can be a bit like greenhouses! Andrew (CrossCountry HST Driver)

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