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Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 14th January 2014, 18:15
Replies: 6
Views: 6,112
Posted By LesG
Listening is not illegal.............repeating...

Listening is not illegal.............repeating what you hear is.

The answer for GSM-R is correct you can't as its set up for secure comms between the calling parties.

Les
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 1st September 2012, 13:38
Replies: 2
Views: 5,230
Posted By LesG
Simple answer is probably No, As a DBS...

Simple answer is probably No,

As a DBS driver we are allowed to drive a class 6 train for no more than,I think 4.5 hrs then must have a 45min break we can the drive for another 4.5hrs.

On a...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 9th December 2011, 14:58
Replies: 5
Views: 3,347
Posted By LesG
Is there really a safety issue If you...

Is there really a safety issue

If you remember a couple of years ago the Great Western HST that collided with a tree, then that should answer the part of the statement above.

Speaking as a...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 2nd November 2011, 09:11
Replies: 26
Views: 14,604
Posted By LesG
Eh, nose-knows passingers-passengers ...

Eh,

nose-knows
passingers-passengers
insidents-incidents
wearth-worth
enbodies-any bodies

Ah now I see what you are saying
Forum: Railway News from around the World 15th October 2011, 10:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,896
Posted By LesG
You could try a google search for model railway...

You could try a google search for model railway clubs in that area and start from there. Most railway modellers have keen interest in the real thing aswell.

Welcome to the community.

Les
Forum: Say Hello 15th August 2011, 21:39
Replies: 20
Views: 7,762
Posted By LesG
In a meeting a few weeks ago we were told that DB...

In a meeting a few weeks ago we were told that DB will relivery all the EWS loco's when they come due for their big eaxams.

Apparently it costs £5000 to relivery one loco:confused:

Les
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 29th March 2011, 06:51
Replies: 3
Views: 3,149
Posted By LesG
They are 27m long carrier pipes and it does take...

They are 27m long carrier pipes and it does take a bit longer when the wind is blowing.

Les
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 24th March 2011, 21:32
Replies: 3
Views: 3,149
Posted By LesG
Georgemas Pipes

For some unknown reason the the tv channel for this site wont find the video on my computer so here's a link to you tube.

6X88 leaves Hartlepool at about 05.30hrs and arrives at Georgemas in the...
Forum: Say Hello 19th February 2011, 12:28
Replies: 10
Views: 5,346
Posted By LesG
66104 has been working 4H/D47 Mossend-Inverness...

66104 has been working 4H/D47 Mossend-Inverness Stobart traffic all this past week,

Probably will all change next week

66048 is still stored at Toten ex accident damage 04-01-10 Carbridge

Les
Forum: On-track Machinery 22nd January 2011, 22:16
Replies: 22
Views: 31,042
Posted By LesG
Wakey Spotter, I couldn't agree more with...

Wakey Spotter,

I couldn't agree more with your comments about Steve, a great guy,a great friend to all who new him and is still sorely missed.

I often find myself thinking about him,especially...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 3rd January 2011, 21:43
Replies: 6
Views: 3,393
Posted By LesG
Because the Government makes these decisions, the...

Because the Government makes these decisions, the signallers are prevented from using their experience and better judgement to get the trains running most efficiently, and must just do it "by the...
Forum: Say Hello 24th December 2010, 17:08
Replies: 3
Views: 3,174
Posted By LesG
59205 would be in EWS livery as its one of the...

59205 would be in EWS livery as its one of the six ex National Power Locos, if memory serves me correctly its named 'L' Keith McNair.

Les
Forum: Railway News from around the World 19th October 2010, 06:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,397
Posted By LesG
Are they air or vacuum operated ? No such...

Are they air or vacuum operated ?


No such thing as Vacuum operated brakes on todays main line railways, they are all air.

I think that as I work over the line involved I will wait for the...
Forum: Railway Modelling 29th September 2010, 16:17
Replies: 11
Views: 9,274
Posted By LesG
Looking at the Bachmann website 37-854 is not...

Looking at the Bachmann website 37-854 is not advertised just 37-854A so looks like they have stopped producing that particular model for a new run of the same model with a differant tops number.
...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 16th August 2010, 09:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,525
Posted By LesG
There are the former ARC and Yeoman 59s. I...

There are the former ARC and Yeoman 59s.

I think the Yeomans were the 59/0s and ARC the 59/1s cant say how many there are around 20 (im sure someone will know)

There is also the 6 59/2s that...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 3rd August 2010, 13:55
Replies: 32
Views: 25,978
Posted By LesG
[QUOTE=steam for ever;51609]A new batch of locos...

[QUOTE=steam for ever;51609]A new batch of locos as you say, but another issue brought up in the magazine was that the stock should be british built, and so should locos.

Completly agree, but we...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 3rd August 2010, 12:43
Replies: 32
Views: 25,978
Posted By LesG
Then all we will need is a flood of brand new ETH...

Then all we will need is a flood of brand new ETH fitted loco's to haul them.

I don't think there would be enough 57s,67s or leccie loco's around.

37s very few and far between.
47s as above...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 1st July 2010, 17:29
Replies: 19
Views: 14,154
Posted By LesG
I think its time this thread was locked by the...

I think its time this thread was locked by the mods,

It started off as a EWS/DBS restructuring and appears to have turned into a slagging match about Bob Crow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad:

Les....
Forum: Railway News from around the World 18th May 2010, 14:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,078
Posted By LesG
My thoughts precisley, It's always someone...

My thoughts precisley,

It's always someone else's fault

Les
Forum: Railway News from around the World 15th May 2010, 11:00
Replies: 10
Views: 4,198
Posted By LesG
The guy at the start with the tripod is just as...

The guy at the start with the tripod is just as bad leaning out ove the plt edge the way he was.

Les
Forum: Railway Stations 28th April 2010, 21:02
Replies: 8
Views: 4,868
Posted By LesG
Do you know,was he BTP or Local plod?. Maybe...

Do you know,was he BTP or Local plod?.

Maybe he was confused and really wanted to know what all the numbers on the station meant.

Les
Forum: On-track Machinery 22nd April 2010, 11:19
Replies: 22
Views: 31,042
Posted By LesG
When 66 first came into service, when you were...

When 66 first came into service, when you were hooking off between the buffers, the engine would rev up as though it was going to move.[/QUOTE]

And still do as this part of the design, put simply...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 29th March 2010, 14:01
Replies: 30
Views: 15,750
Posted By LesG
The road hualage industry will be main winners if...

The road hualage industry will be main winners if this strike goes ahead, they must love it!![/QUOTE]

This I whole heartedly agree with the only winners in the end will be the road haulage...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 29th March 2010, 12:58
Replies: 30
Views: 15,750
Posted By LesG
So in other words SHUT UP AND DO WHAT WE WANT YOU...

So in other words SHUT UP AND DO WHAT WE WANT YOU TO DO WHATEVER.

Margaret Thatcher would love that quote,

The railways are now PRIVATE and the staff have a right to take strike action if their...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 29th March 2010, 12:51
Replies: 30
Views: 15,750
Posted By LesG
Lets get one thing straight, [B]NO ONE WANTS TO...

Lets get one thing straight, [B]NO ONE WANTS TO STRIKE.

Sometimes its the last option to try and get the point across.

As an ASLE&F member I won't be going out as its not our fight at the...
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