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Forum: Say Hello 18th May 2018, 09:15
Replies: 3
Views: 3,196
Posted By hairyhandedfool
Westbury is probably a better place to see them....

Westbury is probably a better place to see them. The depot building at Merehead is surrounded by trees and the nearest road is the A361.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 10th December 2012, 21:49
Replies: 15
Views: 11,673
Posted By hairyhandedfool
1) Were there spare units at Sheffield? (and I...

1) Were there spare units at Sheffield? (and I mean actually spare, as in not needing maintenance, repairs, cleaning or anything else)
2) Could the actual level of passengers be predicted. (I don't...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 22nd February 2012, 15:14
Replies: 12
Views: 6,907
Posted By hairyhandedfool
There is an extra carriage to cram on to and it...

There is an extra carriage to cram on to and it is shiny on the outside.:D
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 14th January 2012, 22:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,961
Posted By hairyhandedfool
AFAIK, they were all scrapped.

AFAIK, they were all scrapped.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 7th November 2011, 13:53
Replies: 18
Views: 7,776
Posted By hairyhandedfool
I can't say what each TOCs restrictions are...

I can't say what each TOCs restrictions are specifically, but generally a wheelchair of upto 1200mm by 700mm is fine to convey. ATW allow mobility scooters of the same dimensions, a maximum combined...
Forum: Railway Modelling 12th October 2011, 09:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,794
Posted By hairyhandedfool
The only real requirement for Hornby's DCC ready...

The only real requirement for Hornby's DCC ready models is that the decoder has an 8 pin plug to fit the socket (you could rewire the loco, but that's a lot of effort to go to), I have found Hornby's...
Forum: Railway Modelling 13th August 2011, 21:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,742
Posted By hairyhandedfool
Well, the BBC is trying to save money....

Well, the BBC is trying to save money....
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 2nd August 2011, 11:47
Replies: 4
Views: 3,933
Posted By hairyhandedfool
The Fragonset fleet was split up quite a bit, I...

The Fragonset fleet was split up quite a bit, I think BARs have most of the 31s
Forum: Railway Modelling 8th April 2011, 07:14
Replies: 3
Views: 2,590
Posted By hairyhandedfool
Most decoders allow dc operation, Hornby decoders...

Most decoders allow dc operation, Hornby decoders normally do. As Farren says, dc locos on dcc track is a serious no-no.
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 22nd February 2011, 13:16
Replies: 3
Views: 7,787
Posted By hairyhandedfool
Bury - Altrincham 48mins Bury - Piccadilly...

Bury - Altrincham 48mins
Bury - Piccadilly 28mins
Altrincham - Piccadilly 26mins
Eccles - Piccadilly 31mins

Altrincham-Eccles via Cornbrook 37-49mins
...
Forum: Railway Modelling 13th January 2011, 09:25
Replies: 4
Views: 3,143
Posted By hairyhandedfool
Well, multiples of five anyway, there's no reason...

Well, multiples of five anyway, there's no reason you can't have 10 or 15 in a train.

They are usually formed -

Outer (generator)-Inner-Inner-Inner-Outer

But it's your railway and you can...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 29th December 2010, 09:16
Replies: 11
Views: 7,066
Posted By hairyhandedfool
All 'slam door stock' still in use now has...

All 'slam door stock' still in use now has central door locking, I think the full list is....

Virgin: Pretendilino (Mk3 set)
NXEA: Liverpool St-Norwich Mk3s
WSMR: Marylebone-Wrexham Mk3s...
Forum: Railway Modelling 24th December 2010, 08:31
Replies: 10
Views: 7,038
Posted By hairyhandedfool
Good luck with the layout

Good luck with the layout
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 16th December 2010, 08:57
Replies: 20
Views: 11,437
Posted By hairyhandedfool
The Chat Moss route between Manchester and...

The Chat Moss route between Manchester and Liverpool will be electrified by 2013, so five years of diesels under the wires is crazy.

That said, the DfT and the word thinking are rarely seen in the...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 16th October 2010, 11:30
Replies: 23
Views: 19,638
Posted By hairyhandedfool
There was, it was Lab 19 - Iris 2. ...

There was, it was Lab 19 - Iris 2.

http://www.traintesting.com/iris1&2.htm



Most were Regional Railways livery wih Scotrail Branding, bu atleast one was orange and black (strathclyde PTE...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 14th October 2010, 11:09
Replies: 23
Views: 19,638
Posted By hairyhandedfool
They are the only ones in passenger use, but I...

They are the only ones in passenger use, but I can't say for route learning and Network Rail use.
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 13th October 2010, 09:02
Replies: 23
Views: 19,638
Posted By hairyhandedfool
There have been some route learning and sandite...

There have been some route learning and sandite units about the place (at Aylesbury mainly it seems) in recent years and both Chiltern Railways and Arriva Trains Wales have used a 121 on a near daily...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 4th October 2010, 08:55
Replies: 32
Views: 25,977
Posted By hairyhandedfool
IMO the Mk3s are the best of the british made...

IMO the Mk3s are the best of the british made coaching stock, they seem bigger and I found were generally more comfortable, although those arm rests were a pain!

The Mk4s were built with tilt...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 30th September 2010, 10:41
Replies: 32
Views: 25,977
Posted By hairyhandedfool
The 67 has been offered before as a HST power car...

The 67 has been offered before as a HST power car replacement with just one 'driving cab', about when Virgin looked set for 'Challenger' 2+5 HST sets.
Forum: Railway Modelling 29th September 2010, 10:45
Replies: 11
Views: 9,272
Posted By hairyhandedfool
Mainly Trains appears to have one in stock...

Mainly Trains appears to have one in stock (37-854) and Model Railways direct advertise that they expect some to be delivered (37-854A).

I think Bachmann make them in batches because they have...
Forum: Railway Modelling 17th September 2010, 12:54
Replies: 9
Views: 5,706
Posted By hairyhandedfool
Heljan have dropped theirs, general concensus was...

Heljan have dropped theirs, general concensus was a figure a of around £250-£300 for a 6 car set, but nothing was ever said officially.

I think Hornby's 'old' model will have to be significantly...
Forum: Railway Modelling 17th September 2010, 12:47
Replies: 10
Views: 7,328
Posted By hairyhandedfool
If you can't get to a model shop that will let...

If you can't get to a model shop that will let you test the available systems, I suggest you read some reviews, but in reality nothing is as good as hands on experience.

The absolute musts to buy...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 28th May 2010, 07:20
Replies: 10
Views: 9,291
Posted By hairyhandedfool
There are half hourly services from Manchester...

There are half hourly services from Manchester Victoria to Ashton Under Lyne and then on to Stalybridge, but this is not the route the Metrolink will take.
Forum: On-track Machinery 29th September 2009, 12:42
Replies: 0
Views: 3,651
Posted By hairyhandedfool
Signal numbers on the WCML nr Scorton

Not sure if this is the right place for this query (it seems the best place), but I need help to identify the signals around the former Scorton station on the West Coast Mainline?

Ideally I'd like...
Forum: Railway Stations 28th September 2009, 09:38
Replies: 46
Views: 26,217
Posted By hairyhandedfool
The refurbishment of Victoria is still on the...

The refurbishment of Victoria is still on the cards, but I can't say more than that.

According to someone I spoke to a week or so ago, there is no agreement for where the trains should operate...
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