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First trip to Penzance and return appears to be scheduled now for 22nd June; http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K07052/2017/06/22/advanced http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K07053/2017/06/22/advanced

I'm sure 'spell chucker' has been at work, and of course local visitors will know the venue, but I'm sure the post should refer to Baildon rather than Basildon.

On 15th June 2017, 70807 leads 6E32, 08.55 Colas Ribble Rail to Lindsey Oil Refinery empty bitumen tanks, at Horbury with one of the lighting masts for the defunct Healey Mills Yard in the background.

I would suspect that we're only about 1 or 2 Grand Prix away from McLaren making an announcement about its future relationship with Honda.

Commuters from Slough and Maidenhead already can, Peter. The electric service from Maidenhead started a couple of weeks ago as per my post #3331.

41708 tucked up undercover inside Barrow Hill roundhouse.

Dispensing with the number on the front appears to be catching on as re-liveried TransPennine Express 185 and 350 units have had similar treatment. I don't imagine it will last long as where the number is positioned on the lower front valance on the 345 will pick up all the general dust, muck and grime thrown up from the track and be obscured pretty quickly I would have thought. The bodyside also looks inset slightly so might not be reached by the carriage washing plant.

"When do I get to drive one of those?" * The driver of 315837 takes an interest in new 345006 which is waiting to depart Liverpool Street on 22nd May 2017 on a test working. *The answer is "Not much longer to wait" as the 345s should be introduced on the local services to Shenfield in the next few weeks.

I wonder if the influence was Tom Ingall in this instance. He covers transport for Look North and is a well known railway enthusiast. Perhaps he put the word out to his colleagues on the programme?

Electric services from Maidenhead started today with a handful of peak hour services. Actually it might be less than a handful as on another forum its reported that power supply issues mean that all the planned for services can't be provided yet. 387132 waits to form 1P94, 07.42 Maidenhead to London Paddington.

When I was moving to the area in the late 1980s and was looking for a house to buy, Hatfield was described by a work colleague as 'like Stevenage but without the sophistication !'

Tom Ingall, the programmes producer and narrator, has Tweeted that he's hopeful that it might get a slot on BBC4.

After crossing Reedham Swing Bridge DRS 37423 'Spirit Of The Lakes' rounds the curve towards Reedham station on the rear of 2J67, Lowestoft to Norwich on 5th May 2017.

I couldn't initially decide whether to click 'like', 'agree', or 'friendly/supportive' (or come to think of it, 'thanks' on behalf of the owner of the 17 plate BMW). Suffice to say 'good on you, jjb1970'. I hope your positive action is appreciated by the owner.

As the 71 has been successfully delivered, I for one would be more than happy now 'to put my money where my mouth is' and sign up for a 74 if you're going to relaunch the crowdfunding, Dave.

That was my understanding of the reply that I received - the enquiry is to start late September/early October (presumably 2017). Of course, subsequent to the enquiry there's the possibility of various stages of appeal before work can actually legally start. Hopefully the project won't face a similar situation as to that which delayed the start of the Ordsall Chord project in Manchester, although I do understand the need for 'due process' with projects of this nature. And, all this assumes that Network Rail has the funding to do the work, presumably in CP6.

It would be 70807 with this; 6E45 http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R97059/2017/05/10/advanced It was the loaded working - my photo in post #2023 is the returning empties.

Shortly after setting off on its return journey on 11th May 2017, 70807 passes Oakenshaw Junction with 4V45, 10.00 Leeds Stourton RMC to Cardiff Pengam Sidings.

This is the current position with the Transport and Works Act application that was submitted to the Department for Transport for the Werrington Dive Under; ...We announced on 7 March 2017 that an inquiry would be held into this application. We are currently waiting for Network Rail to propose dates and a venue to our colleagues in the Planning Inspectorate so that they can appoint an Inspector. At the moment the applicants are proposing a start date of late September/early October * but these dates have yet to be confirmed. Looks like any meaningful ground work is still some way off yet. * refers to the start date of the enquiry.

Could be an early or on time arrival back at Euston though - was 8 early for the stop at MK.

Passing point times here; 1Z88 http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53080/2017/05/09/advanced 1Z89 http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U53083/2017/05/09/advanced

Full timings for 0C98 here; 0C98 (Br Hinksey Yard - Carlisle Yard) - TrackIT!.pdf

Vorsprung durch technik - not ?

Or clag from that Met Cam DMU at the platform ?

I try to avoid 'me too' posts - but in this case I'm going to make an exception and echo Mike's word in post #2. Don't