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Forum: Railway News from around the World 11th July 2008, 09:57
Replies: 3
Views: 2,291
Posted By Foghut
Yes that's quite plausible. I've heard that Amec...

Yes that's quite plausible. I've heard that Amec (or whatever they're calling themselves this month) have taken on alot more Orpington drivers on account of getting more work out of Tonbridge.
...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 8th July 2008, 19:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,715
Posted By Foghut
I wonder exactly they're referring to here. Was...

I wonder exactly they're referring to here. Was there OHLE in Norfolk & Suffolk in 1940's, or are they talking about the National Grid ??
Forum: Say Hello 7th July 2008, 21:59
Replies: 28
Views: 11,098
Posted By Foghut
Some justification of this was seen on the few...

Some justification of this was seen on the few occasions that Broad Gauge locos left the road. They were much more stable and usually remained upright.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 7th July 2008, 18:32
Replies: 10
Views: 4,308
Posted By Foghut
I don't believe so. I haven't heard of any plans...

I don't believe so. I haven't heard of any plans for them. They may well go back their Rosco (Porterbrook ?).
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 7th July 2008, 16:12
Replies: 10
Views: 4,308
Posted By Foghut
Well put it this way. AIUI Southern has absorbed...

Well put it this way. AIUI Southern has absorbed the 'Gatwick Express' franchise due to the severe lack of pathways on the Vic-Brighton route. Southern will run a 'new' fast service of...
Forum: Say Hello 6th July 2008, 19:42
Replies: 28
Views: 11,098
Posted By Foghut
Well I'm originally from Bucks and now live in...

Well I'm originally from Bucks and now live in Kent, but I really want to move to Lincs or South Yorks. Perhaps we should start a thread on this forum for house swapping ? :D

Well my source for...
Forum: Say Hello 6th July 2008, 11:00
Replies: 28
Views: 11,098
Posted By Foghut
Hello old fruit & welcome. ANOTHER man of Kent/...

Hello old fruit & welcome. ANOTHER man of Kent/ Kentish man !!

I see that Fastline has just joined the 66 club, and GBRf and Frightlerner have some more due. No sleep for the wicked, eh ? ;)
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 6th July 2008, 07:57
Replies: 12
Views: 10,559
Posted By Foghut
Yes that's true for all of us. It's such a vast...

Yes that's true for all of us. It's such a vast subject that there's always something new to learn. This forum is a handy place as there's such a wealth of knowledge on here.

When I emphasise the...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 5th July 2008, 21:29
Replies: 12
Views: 10,559
Posted By Foghut
No, I'm not suggesting that. No problem, I...

No, I'm not suggesting that.
No problem, I don't mean to be contentious. I'm just a little curious.
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 5th July 2008, 18:25
Replies: 12
Views: 10,559
Posted By Foghut
I'm not quite sure what you're referring to here....

I'm not quite sure what you're referring to here. You haven't mentioned any specific traction type. Are you comparing disc brakes of modern stock with vacuum brakes of heritage traction ? If so...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 5th July 2008, 09:05
Replies: 12
Views: 10,559
Posted By Foghut
Speaking about trains only now - I wish it was...

Speaking about trains only now - I wish it was violent. Don't believe what you see on the telly. TPWS will put the brakes into emergency, which on our units is 12%G. It's a bit of a lurch, but...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 5th July 2008, 08:55
Replies: 12
Views: 10,559
Posted By Foghut
Well passing a signal at danger (WITH AUTHORITY)...

Well passing a signal at danger (WITH AUTHORITY) is a fairly regular occurance on the railway, although that's not to say that it's taken lightly. Since the signalling system is designed to be...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 4th July 2008, 09:49
Replies: 14
Views: 4,668
Posted By Foghut
I wonder what his criteria was. Under Thameslink...

I wonder what his criteria was. Under Thameslink there was a local instruction that when trains out of Brighton were diverted via Lewes/Keymer Jn the driver had to ensure that he was able to move...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 3rd July 2008, 17:19
Replies: 10
Views: 4,308
Posted By Foghut
Yea, a unit passed me at Hassocks today going...

Yea, a unit passed me at Hassocks today going northwards. There were 3 blokes in the cab wearing HiVis, so that pretty much confirms what you said. Those things can really motor ! :eek:
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 2nd July 2008, 18:24
Replies: 10
Views: 4,308
Posted By Foghut
Smile Interesting sights on the Southern today

Did the London to Brighton run today (but forgot the camera :rolleyes:).

First up was 60040 in "Territorial Army" logo at Crawley New Yard for the aggregate load. She does look very smart, but I...
Forum: Say Hello 30th June 2008, 17:57
Replies: 14
Views: 4,044
Posted By Foghut
Fairy Nuff, it's your game so I guess you can...

Fairy Nuff, it's your game so I guess you can call the shots ;)
Forum: Say Hello 30th June 2008, 15:20
Replies: 14
Views: 4,044
Posted By Foghut
At the risk of being a party pooper I just wanna...

At the risk of being a party pooper I just wanna remind you that unlike the airlines, the majority of TOCs in the UK aren't allowed to own their stock but have to lease it from ROSCOs. This is one...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 28th June 2008, 12:13
Replies: 20
Views: 8,110
Posted By Foghut
Nope, they have been running a 67 on the stuff. ...

Nope, they have been running a 67 on the stuff.

Linky here....http://greenfuels.co.uk/Info/press-releases.aspx
Forum: Railway News from around the World 27th June 2008, 15:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,856
Posted By Foghut
Someone told me a while ago (I think it might...

Someone told me a while ago (I think it might have been an FHH driver) that there's a fair degree of 20 mph PSRs round there. Does anyone know if this work will raise the linespeed at all ?

Ta,...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 26th June 2008, 16:56
Replies: 14
Views: 4,668
Posted By Foghut
AFAIAA, unlike a bus there is no limit for the...

AFAIAA, unlike a bus there is no limit for the number of people allowed on a train. I've driven a train that was so full it stalled halfway up a hill. Fortunately a reboot brought it back to life and...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 26th June 2008, 15:53
Replies: 6
Views: 2,658
Posted By Foghut
BTP has been doing this at my local station for...

BTP has been doing this at my local station for quite some time, usually on a Friday night. It's quite unobtrusive, in that the dog and handler stand quite some distance away from the gateline. The...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 25th June 2008, 06:40
Replies: 14
Views: 4,668
Posted By Foghut
This is an issue that I've raised with the...

This is an issue that I've raised with the railway several times before. For a very long time now there has been a Railway by law which prevents the riding of bikes or the use of...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 24th June 2008, 10:12
Replies: 6
Views: 2,828
Posted By Foghut
I'm sorry but I really don't think that's fair....

I'm sorry but I really don't think that's fair. I'm sure that in the UK we would also have responded quickly. I'll bet that at the drop of a hat we could have organised a Sartorial Investigative...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 22nd June 2008, 19:17
Replies: 11
Views: 3,969
Posted By Foghut
It's all very well Network Rail 'considering' it,...

It's all very well Network Rail 'considering' it, THEY aren't the ones who make the decisions or have to fund it.

The case has to put to ORR/DfT, and they would decide according to a cost benefit...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 22nd June 2008, 11:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,915
Posted By Foghut
I'm often asked "why are we waiting here ?" My...

I'm often asked "why are we waiting here ?"
My usual reply is that it's preferable to smashing into the train in front !


And not really from a troublesome passenger, but my favourite quip of...
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