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Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 8th May 2012, 23:46
Replies: 6
Views: 6,258
Posted By Midland Compound
Yes but it does / did go near the collieries that...

Yes but it does / did go near the collieries that were the original reason fro constructing it. [ I believe passenger service only lasted for 20 years - closing in 1929 ]
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 8th May 2012, 23:38
Replies: 4
Views: 6,517
Posted By Midland Compound
No. Just about any tram can run on normal rail...

No. Just about any tram can run on normal rail track. A tram / train is one that is built to run on the same tracks as full size trains i.e. more crashworthy than normal trams
Forum: Railway Stations 29th August 2011, 23:16
Replies: 27
Views: 17,356
Posted By Midland Compound
like Barnstaple ...

like Barnstaple ...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 27th April 2011, 22:53
Replies: 6
Views: 4,097
Posted By Midland Compound
You won't need much oof a push to get a train...

You won't need much oof a push to get a train DOWN the bank, it's getting it back up that might be a problem !:D
Forum: Railway News from around the World 27th April 2011, 22:51
Replies: 65
Views: 35,827
Posted By Midland Compound
I hope to be there on Friday ! 1. Am I...

I hope to be there on Friday !

1. Am I right in thinking that there will be steam working on that day ?

2. Do you give discounted fares to people who were born in Wirksworth ?!

All the...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 14th February 2011, 23:22
Replies: 7
Views: 5,659
Posted By Midland Compound
Relatively speaking. Population or Corwen =...

Relatively speaking. Population or Corwen = 2,398 - hardly a metropolis !
Forum: Railway News from around the World 28th January 2011, 23:07
Replies: 157
Views: 90,407
Posted By Midland Compound
A rack line from Cromford to Wirksworth !!

A rack line from Cromford to Wirksworth !!
Forum: Narrow Gauge 10th December 2010, 23:48
Replies: 15
Views: 12,967
Posted By Midland Compound
Actually I meant "hopelessly uneconomic" in...

Actually I meant "hopelessly uneconomic" in pre-preservation days, not now
Forum: Narrow Gauge 7th December 2010, 14:41
Replies: 15
Views: 12,967
Posted By Midland Compound
not to mention both of them being hopelessly...

not to mention both of them being hopelessly uneconomic to run !
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 16th November 2010, 23:33
Replies: 5
Views: 3,108
Posted By Midland Compound
What is the capacity of HS1 ? How many paths per...

What is the capacity of HS1 ? How many paths per hour ?

I think currently Eurostar use 2 or 3 and Javelins use 4 off peak ?
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 16th November 2010, 23:31
Replies: 13
Views: 10,647
Posted By Midland Compound
I think its cheap at the price - why you could...

I think its cheap at the price - why you could get 3 of these links for the price of one Chinese vase !!!:D
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 16th November 2010, 23:29
Replies: 2
Views: 3,837
Posted By Midland Compound
Gracias, senor !

Gracias, senor !
Forum: Railway News from around the World 16th November 2010, 23:19
Replies: 4
Views: 2,571
Posted By Midland Compound
This would be nice to see - but I hope they add...

This would be nice to see - but I hope they add some "tramway skirts" to the loco to make it look authentic !
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 1st September 2010, 12:59
Replies: 8
Views: 4,776
Posted By Midland Compound
I've already asked that question in the Quiz...

I've already asked that question in the Quiz section a couple of years ago.

Services between Heathrow Central and Terminals 4 and 5 are free.
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 24th August 2010, 11:19
Replies: 8
Views: 4,776
Posted By Midland Compound
I thought this was going to be a thread about...

I thought this was going to be a thread about free travel somewhere :(

PS Elstree on the extension north from Edgware
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 9th August 2010, 00:19
Replies: 8
Views: 3,866
Posted By Midland Compound
Well, I think the peak requirment for Pendolinos...

Well, I think the peak requirment for Pendolinos is something like 48 out 52 units ? So if you sit at Euston all day should should see almost all of them ?

Somebody should have details of the...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 7th August 2010, 23:42
Replies: 6
Views: 4,066
Posted By Midland Compound
I think they have one or two steam locos they...

I think they have one or two steam locos they occasionally use on specials.

Did you not see the Indian Hill Railways series on BBC earlier this year ? [All 3 programmes were excellent ]
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 7th August 2010, 00:06
Replies: 6
Views: 4,066
Posted By Midland Compound
this should be in the Narrow Gauge section,...

this should be in the Narrow Gauge section, surely ?
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 7th August 2010, 00:05
Replies: 6
Views: 4,066
Posted By Midland Compound
Interesting that the section on locomotives makes...

Interesting that the section on locomotives makes no mention of any diesels - though it has been completely diesel worked for many years now !
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 3rd August 2010, 23:00
Replies: 32
Views: 26,230
Posted By Midland Compound
I quite agree. The only good thing about...

I quite agree. The only good thing about Pendolinos is that they are fast.
Forum: Railway Stations 29th July 2010, 12:10
Replies: 20
Views: 13,270
Posted By Midland Compound
Of course Tumby Woodside was immortalised in the...

Of course Tumby Woodside was immortalised in the song "Slow Train"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Train

Miller's Dale for Tideswell ...
Kirby Muxloe ...
Mow Cop and Scholar Green ...

No...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 29th July 2010, 12:02
Replies: 14
Views: 10,573
Posted By Midland Compound
No kippers ?:( PS No eggs for me !:eek:

No kippers ?:(

PS No eggs for me !:eek:
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 29th July 2010, 11:59
Replies: 12
Views: 9,140
Posted By Midland Compound
On the Hong Kong Metro its "tsingwah kaugat...

On the Hong Kong Metro its "tsingwah kaugat termon" !!
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 28th July 2010, 23:12
Replies: 14
Views: 10,573
Posted By Midland Compound
No chicken tikka masala ? Why wasn't our...

No chicken tikka masala ? Why wasn't our national dish on the menu ?!:p
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 28th July 2010, 23:10
Replies: 3
Views: 3,840
Posted By Midland Compound
Yes you will be having a visit from the "thread...

Yes you will be having a visit from the "thread police" soon ...:D
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