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Forum: Say Hello 19th November 2015, 21:35
Replies: 7
Views: 3,472
Posted By philw
Welcome to the forum.. I've got a small paperback...

Welcome to the forum.. I've got a small paperback book called 'Book of the 33's. There's no technical info but there are photos of every one built.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 12th November 2015, 16:39
Replies: 3
Views: 2,291
Posted By philw
I don't think they'll sell off the land that the...

I don't think they'll sell off the land that the ralways occupy, or buildings or structures.
They'll privatise the maintenance and operational bits I suppose. I can't imagine buying the Forth Bridge...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 27th September 2015, 21:21
Replies: 2
Views: 2,334
Posted By philw
Will the State of California buy an...

Will the State of California buy an 'off-the-shelf' railway from France, Spain, Japan or China or will they design their own from scratch?

There's a right way to do things and there's the wrong...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 24th May 2015, 12:12
Replies: 2
Views: 2,523
Posted By philw
It will however be introduced on HS1 & 2 and any...

It will however be introduced on HS1 & 2 and any further extensions of the high speed system. This will allow cross-border ERTMS trains from Europe to get far into the UK so no reason to push too...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 29th November 2013, 21:44
Replies: 7
Views: 3,136
Posted By philw
The Brits may worry more about whether they would...

The Brits may worry more about whether they would get paid or not. Too risky..
Forum: Railway News from around the World 6th October 2013, 14:07
Replies: 19
Views: 7,137
Posted By philw
It just shows that level crossings like this one...

It just shows that level crossings like this one are not fool-proof. Half-barriers are not sufficient and pedestrian gates should interlock.
We all do stupid things from time to time and therefore...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 2nd August 2013, 19:59
Replies: 9
Views: 13,942
Posted By philw
I see that N Devon Council have identified the...

I see that N Devon Council have identified the site for the new L & B station at Barnstaple - see their website - planning for the future..
Forum: Narrow Gauge 9th June 2012, 17:37
Replies: 9
Views: 13,942
Posted By philw
I'ts all happening! Extension doc. published on...

I'ts all happening! Extension doc. published on the website..:):):)
Forum: Railway News from around the World 25th March 2012, 19:55
Replies: 32
Views: 20,023
Posted By philw
The SNP and the Welsh Nationalists may talk about...

The SNP and the Welsh Nationalists may talk about nationalisations in the event of obtaining independance, but this is a ploy to gain support from all those who are rooted in the past and can't face...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 25th March 2012, 14:04
Replies: 32
Views: 20,023
Posted By philw
Surely, with privatisation of the roads on the...

Surely, with privatisation of the roads on the cards, re-nationalisation of the railways would be a terrible retrograde step. Remember, the concept was based on Marx's (that's Karl - not Groucho)...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 11th October 2011, 14:37
Replies: 7
Views: 4,495
Posted By philw
That's the one. It's 4 miles to Wylfa as the crow...

That's the one. It's 4 miles to Wylfa as the crow flies.. Presumably it's a brownfield site. Using the Amlwch branch for reactor construction etc could be a win-win for all concerned..
Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th October 2011, 14:50
Replies: 7
Views: 4,495
Posted By philw
I just wondered that the old Octel tank site just...

I just wondered that the old Octel tank site just before Amlwch would be good for concrete batching and storage of bulk materials necessary for the construction of the new reactor. This would keep...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 9th October 2011, 14:16
Replies: 7
Views: 4,495
Posted By philw
Is there a risk that this line will be...

Is there a risk that this line will be commandeered for construction of another reactor at Wylfa?
Forum: Railway News from around the World 20th July 2011, 15:19
Replies: 20
Views: 9,008
Posted By philw
Sorry.. "Mind t' Gap"

Sorry.. "Mind t' Gap"
Forum: Railway News from around the World 20th July 2011, 15:14
Replies: 20
Views: 9,008
Posted By philw
"Mind the Gap" in Yorkshire LOL..

"Mind the Gap" in Yorkshire LOL..
Forum: Railway News from around the World 18th July 2011, 15:46
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
Congratulations to PR for the excellent article...

Congratulations to PR for the excellent article in Railway Herald.

We need PR like this much more often!
Forum: Railway News from around the World 1st July 2011, 14:41
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
Magnificent achievement! Now, what about the...

Magnificent achievement!

Now, what about the extension to Rowsley? I understand that a planapp needs submitting?

Do we need a new blog thread for this subject?..
Forum: Railway News from around the World 29th June 2011, 22:19
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
Duke of Rutland. If he insisted on a tunnel...

Duke of Rutland.

If he insisted on a tunnel at Haddon Hall originally and opposed mining in the Vale of Belvoir he must be over 150 years old!

In reality he is a young chap who works hard for a...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 29th June 2011, 19:22
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
Thanks John..

Thanks John..
Forum: Railway News from around the World 29th June 2011, 17:35
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
I believe the SWK report of 2004 could now be...

I believe the SWK report of 2004 could now be considered out-of-date.

I doubt if they forecast HS2, or the increase in intercontinental freight via the channel tunnel resulting from the opening up...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 7th June 2011, 13:12
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
Thanks for all the photos guys.. Can't find...

Thanks for all the photos guys..

Can't find any on Peak Rail website. PR no PR lol..
Forum: Railway News from around the World 18th May 2011, 20:25
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
Nope, not me.. Can't visualize uploading...

Nope, not me..

Can't visualize uploading monthly travelcard Millersdale to Manhattan to my Oystercard, even in 2031! LOL..;)
Forum: Railway News from around the World 16th May 2011, 19:31
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
The problem with railways is you have to think 20...

The problem with railways is you have to think 20 years ahead. Factor in the eventual run to Buxton, HS2 feeder, Sainsbury's freight siding, quarry products via Peak Rail, shunting the quarry sidings...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 13th May 2011, 20:53
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
Wink No worries guys, Passenger numbers generally on...

No worries guys, Passenger numbers generally on upward trajectory. TOCs need to keep up with intro of wi-fi, real time online info etc..

Perhaps EVR/PR joint venture for the Derwent Valley...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 9th May 2011, 20:47
Replies: 157
Views: 90,474
Posted By philw
Don't worry guys, there will be better...

Don't worry guys, there will be better opportunities in the future with a more reliable tour operator..:)
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