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Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 18th March 2016, 09:19
Replies: 2
Views: 8,452
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Thanks Ploughman, i didn't think of that, yes,...

Thanks Ploughman, i didn't think of that, yes, checked it out, you are correct.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 17th March 2016, 19:01
Replies: 2
Views: 8,452
Posted By keith morgan
Unhappy St Pancras - Dover.

I am due to travel from St Pancras to Dover in a couple of weeks time, i have checked on my travel times and there appears to be no direct train by Javelin, listing a change, does anyone know why?
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 20th December 2015, 23:04
Replies: 12
Views: 16,647
Posted By keith morgan
Smile According to a chap today who's "in the know"...

According to a chap today who's "in the know" regarding Pendo's, apparently a front coupling cover actually fell off, so they were all removed for safety reasons until the cause is investigated....
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 4th November 2015, 09:35
Replies: 12
Views: 16,647
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Why is it missing?

Visited Stafford station yesterday 3/11/15, whilst there i noticed that all the Pendolino units have had their front bottom cowling removed, this is the bit that normally covers the coupling...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 11th September 2015, 11:28
Replies: 2
Views: 7,505
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Thanks for the info, its more complicated than i...

Thanks for the info, its more complicated than i thought.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 9th September 2015, 08:42
Replies: 2
Views: 7,505
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Bang Rd.

After the closure of the two existing signal boxes i paid my first visit to Stafford station yesterday. As you are probably aware the station was closed over the Bank holiday for re-signalling,...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 7th May 2015, 12:30
Replies: 2
Views: 6,307
Posted By keith morgan
Sorry, i have just realised that most of the GB...

Sorry, i have just realised that most of the GB tour 2015 has already been highlighted in "steam discussion".
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 7th May 2015, 08:01
Replies: 2
Views: 6,307
Posted By keith morgan
Angry The Great Briton.

Having heard many rumours regarding "The Great Briton", i am totally confused, some people tell me that steam haulage was cancelled after Bristol, although two black five's were dispatched for the...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 1st March 2015, 11:48
Replies: 8
Views: 5,319
Posted By keith morgan
Angry I'm not sure if i was on a 153, but last week i...

I'm not sure if i was on a 153, but last week i was on a train from Southampton to Cardiff, the stock had 3xseats on one side and 2xseats opposite, not comfortable for such a long journey, and no...
Forum: Railway Stations 17th November 2014, 10:20
Replies: 3
Views: 5,785
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Hello Bobyate, as an ex- Bushbury fireman I...

Hello Bobyate, as an ex- Bushbury fireman I remember Fordhouses well. Your information that the siding was used for ECS. is correct, (normally ten coach rakes). When i was in the control link, we...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 4th November 2014, 09:43
Replies: 13
Views: 14,153
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Mid-Wales alternative.

It was reported on BBC.tv Wales that HGV traffic on road routes from England to the Aberystwyth area has increased to intolerable levels.
I think that most people on these routes have experienced...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 30th August 2014, 07:31
Replies: 1
Views: 5,474
Posted By keith morgan
Smile I was in Cannes during mid June. the hotel was...

I was in Cannes during mid June. the hotel was near to the main line, although we were out most day's, i did see a train of oil tanks coming from the Nice direction, and containers going the other...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 20th August 2014, 21:23
Replies: 5
Views: 5,986
Posted By keith morgan
Smile My apologies gentlemen, the online booking...

My apologies gentlemen, the online booking company give the fastest route via Newport, but when i clicked "slower route" it then gave me the journey via the Cotswolds, which takes longer.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 20th August 2014, 08:09
Replies: 5
Views: 5,986
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Where has it gone!

I tried to book a ticket on line from Hereford- Paddington, all the services offered were via Newport with one change, i made this journey just over a year ago going direct to Paddington via...
Forum: Say Hello 17th August 2014, 10:04
Replies: 16
Views: 9,351
Posted By keith morgan
Smile I believe 41225 was a Bushbury (3B W/ton) engine...

I believe 41225 was a Bushbury (3B W/ton) engine when i was there, it was fitted with push/pull equipment for working locals to Lichfield/Burton,but was superceded by diesel units. The fireman on...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 9th July 2014, 19:48
Replies: 5
Views: 6,796
Posted By keith morgan
Thanks for the info John, i didn't realise the...

Thanks for the info John, i didn't realise the screw shackle was the norm, but as i always say, "every day is a school day".
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 8th July 2014, 09:18
Replies: 5
Views: 6,796
Posted By keith morgan
Smile No Buckeye.

Just got back from a holiday in Austria, visiting the narrow gauge railways of the Tyrol which we really enjoyed. We also travelled on the standard main line ( Munich to Milan) i was amazed to find...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 19th June 2014, 08:43
Replies: 8
Views: 11,277
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Pendo first class.

On radio 5 this morning, the transport Minister stated that Viigin trains have had their franchise extended until March 2017, i think Virgin are a competent company, but i still believe that railways...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 22nd May 2014, 10:36
Replies: 1
Views: 5,527
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Amerton steam gala.

Pleased to announce Amerton narrow gauge steam gala to be held on the 14th -15th June, there will be six or seven engines in steam.
Amerton is a very attractive railway set in beautiful...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 15th April 2014, 18:20
Replies: 4
Views: 6,684
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Paddy has passed the steam test, boiler cladding...

Paddy has passed the steam test, boiler cladding fitted, a new coat of paint, and has departed Amerton to attend a steam gala in Belgium!!
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 23rd March 2014, 09:58
Replies: 10
Views: 9,811
Posted By keith morgan
Smile One of the chaps who go to Stafford station on a...

One of the chaps who go to Stafford station on a Tuesday, was a very keen spotter in the fifties and sixties, he told me that on Stratford shed and yard there could be up to 400?? engines on a...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 22nd March 2014, 10:25
Replies: 4
Views: 6,684
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Paddy passed the hydraulic pressure test on the...

Paddy passed the hydraulic pressure test on the 19.03.14, all boiler fittings are replaced with plugs and blanks, the boiler is then filled completely with water, pressure is then applied via a...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 11th March 2014, 22:03
Replies: 3
Views: 3,396
Posted By keith morgan
Unhappy An amazing man, a man who didn't recognise class,...

An amazing man, a man who didn't recognise class, and was gifted with a good sense of dry humour.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 22nd February 2014, 15:25
Replies: 2
Views: 3,748
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Journeys that i now make twice a year qualified...

Journeys that i now make twice a year qualified as fantasy a few years ago ----
St Pancras via Paris -- Barcelona.
" via Paris -- Milan.
" via Paris --Cannes and Nice....
Forum: Narrow Gauge 24th December 2013, 16:07
Replies: 4
Views: 6,684
Posted By keith morgan
Smile Vertical boiler Paddy.

Dave Potter's vertical boiler engine Paddy, which is based at Amerton, is now in the workshop going through its 10yr boiler tests.
The boiler has already been stripped down,descaled cleaned, and...
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