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Forum: Say Hello 26th September 2020, 20:47
Replies: 3
Views: 2,156
Posted By davat
Hello and welcome to the forum, photography has...

Hello and welcome to the forum, photography has been my hobby for more years than I care to remember.don't be scared and look through my gallery pages for shorts of trains from all over Europe.

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Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th September 2020, 20:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,813
Posted By davat
As an ex bus manager way back in the 1960/70/80's...

As an ex bus manager way back in the 1960/70/80's I think todays buses are run on a budget and couldn't care less attitiude. I was quallified to drive any size of bus including the old crash gear...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 19th March 2020, 20:35
Replies: 80
Views: 28,073
Posted By davat
:mad:Even WW2, something I can remember, didn't...

:mad:Even WW2, something I can remember, didn't stop us going out I can still remember seeing, the Streamlined Coronations running up/down the Wesrt Coast mainline, yes the late 30's/early 40's we...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 22nd February 2020, 21:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,927
Posted By davat
I have today posted a photograph of the plaque at...

I have today posted a photograph of the plaque at Appleby station regarding the unfortunate Death of the reverend Bishop Eric Tracey

davat
Forum: Railway News from around the World 8th February 2020, 19:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,927
Posted By davat
The station in question was Appleby on the Settle...

The station in question was Appleby on the Settle and Carlisle Railway, where there is commerative plaque.
Forum: Say Hello 19th May 2018, 15:51
Replies: 274
Views: 298,941
Posted By davat
Having watched this post since it started I've...

Having watched this post since it started I've decided to say where and when I got interested in the Railways it was many, many years ago when as a youngster I was lucky enough to be able to wander...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 21st September 2017, 17:11
Replies: 6
Views: 4,896
Posted By davat
I must agreethat hewill be sorely missed, I have...

I must agreethat hewill be sorely missed, I have spent many happy hours in his Company and have photographs of him from many occasions.


David.
Forum: Say Hello 31st March 2017, 20:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,356
Posted By davat
Hello and welcome to the forum TJx You...

Hello and welcome to the forum TJx
You think this is weird for a girl, not so, I have known many girls and older who have an interest in trains especially Steam. I have been on excusion in...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 2nd January 2017, 13:27
Replies: 7
Views: 4,542
Posted By davat
JEB-245584/2 has hit the button on the head, the...

JEB-245584/2 has hit the button on the head, the cost of arranging a path to move either an engine or coach is astronomical and not always convenient, whilst by road it is cheaper and easier.

...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 15th July 2016, 20:27
Replies: 11
Views: 16,462
Posted By davat
As said by Bramleyman, I was trained as a guard...

As said by Bramleyman, I was trained as a guard by British Rail and it was the guard who was in overall charge of the train. and whilst I always have tried to move forward with times, no railofficial...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 26th June 2016, 21:48
Replies: 9
Views: 4,637
Posted By davat
Having looked on UK Steam info I see the CME are...

Having looked on UK Steam info I see the CME are still showing return via S&C whilst I believe some are going to traverse the Cumbrian Coast, the traction will be very limited though as Network Rail...
Forum: Say Hello 18th February 2016, 12:35
Replies: 4
Views: 3,249
Posted By davat
Welcome, and I hope you enjoy this forum as I...

Welcome, and I hope you enjoy this forum as I said to you at Parton it is a good place for anyone interested in the railways .

Enjoy.

David.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 29th March 2015, 20:34
Replies: 4
Views: 4,905
Posted By davat
5643 certainly was drafted in at the last minute...

5643 certainly was drafted in at the last minute and it was a different carrier who took her doe to Minehead, it's only a flying visit though as we are getting her back this week.
Further to my...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 20th March 2015, 18:00
Replies: 4
Views: 4,905
Posted By davat
I think you will find the haulage firm is Reids...

I think you will find the haulage firm is Reids Freight.



David
Forum: Railway News from around the World 1st March 2015, 22:54
Replies: 8
Views: 3,549
Posted By davat
:mad:Whilst as a passenger I'm not keen on the...

:mad:Whilst as a passenger I'm not keen on the pacers, but they were easy to work. The probable replacement will be the refurbished ex London Underground/overground stock which are being re engined...
Forum: Say Hello 15th June 2013, 20:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,710
Posted By davat
Welcome to Johnb26f

Welcome to the forum John, enjoy using it, and have a happy time out viewing the trains.


David.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 17th March 2013, 08:44
Replies: 7
Views: 5,203
Posted By davat
As I always said when I worked you are a customer...

As I always said when I worked you are a customer when you are making an enquiry or buying a ticket, but when you joined us on the train you are a passenger. this fits the dictionary definition for...
Forum: Say Hello 22nd November 2012, 23:04
Replies: 9
Views: 3,157
Posted By davat
I was at Scout Green in the morning and then went...

I was at Scout Green in the morning and then went to Appleby Station to see some of my friends, I was in the little shop for quite some time, before I went out beyond Culgaith to see her on the...
Forum: Say Hello 14th November 2012, 22:38
Replies: 9
Views: 3,157
Posted By davat
Hello and welcome to the forum. Suggested...

Hello and welcome to the forum. Suggested photographic sites for 6201 on Saturday, Greenholme, Scout Green or Salterwath, to get to these by road leave M6 at Jct 38 (Tebay) , on leaving the motorway...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 25th July 2012, 15:43
Replies: 3
Views: 2,394
Posted By davat
Fixed formations quite often get turned the wrong...

Fixed formations quite often get turned the wrong way round when engineering works are in place, a good example on the WCML is works between Preston and Carlisle when Pendo are dragged over the S&C ....
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 20th July 2012, 21:20
Replies: 12
Views: 5,418
Posted By davat
A very nice piece of video, thanks for that. ...

A very nice piece of video, thanks for that.


David.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 15th July 2012, 07:40
Replies: 37
Views: 23,698
Posted By davat
The whole network should be electrified as in...

The whole network should be electrified as in most of Europe, we are in the EU, unfortunately, but we are still living in the past with a lot of things. We should get on and do these...
Forum: Say Hello 25th June 2012, 17:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,972
Posted By davat
Welcome to the Forum and I hope you find it...

Welcome to the Forum and I hope you find it interesting.
Steam trains in Cumbria for photographing sites:-

Any of the side roads that lead to the Main West Coast Line, and of course the...
Forum: Say Hello 14th June 2012, 20:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,885
Posted By davat
Hi, and welcome to the forum, I hope you enjoy...

Hi, and welcome to the forum, I hope you enjoy all that you see.
You have the South Devon Railway on you doorstep and they have a good selectikon of both diesels and steam engines.
Forum: Say Hello 14th June 2012, 20:39
Replies: 13
Views: 3,964
Posted By davat
Good Evening and Welcome to the forum, hope you...

Good Evening and Welcome to the forum, hope you will submit some photos for us all in the future.
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