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Forum: Railway News from around the World 5th April 2013, 15:23
Replies: 36
Views: 24,368
Posted By Ryston
The only answer is to ensure that when someone...

The only answer is to ensure that when someone does get caught to make sure the resulting fine is so large that it will act as a deterrent. Not as many people board a train in the South East now...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 26th March 2013, 10:46
Replies: 7
Views: 5,203
Posted By Ryston
It would be quite impossible to have every one of...

It would be quite impossible to have every one of the thousands of small station manned. No system could afford that.
Forum: Say Hello 15th March 2013, 18:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,921
Posted By Ryston
Question This site.

I find it a bit frustrating when people ask a question by starting a thread but then just disappear forever and are never heard of again!!!
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st March 2013, 18:33
Replies: 11
Views: 10,926
Posted By Ryston
To have the seats and windows lined up should...

To have the seats and windows lined up should have been a fundamental requirement at the outset. I cannot understand why they were not designed that way. To sit in a large airline type window seat...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st March 2013, 10:54
Replies: 11
Views: 10,926
Posted By Ryston
A well thought out response. Having to tilt must...

A well thought out response. Having to tilt must impose restrictions but it would help if the seats were not so large for no real reason. I am 6 feet tall and when I sit in one the backrest still...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 1st March 2013, 01:16
Replies: 11
Views: 10,926
Posted By Ryston
Thought this subject might get a response. There...

Thought this subject might get a response. There is no comparison between the levels of comfort we enjoyed in the 50s and 60s and what we have to endure now. Also: this forum might be the wrong place...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 28th February 2013, 18:51
Replies: 11
Views: 10,926
Posted By Ryston
The completely unnecessary Airline type seating...

The completely unnecessary Airline type seating which seams to predominate. The seats are far to large for purpose and leave passengers feeling clostophobic. They seats serve no useful purpose from...
Forum: Railway Stations 24th February 2013, 20:16
Replies: 5
Views: 6,366
Posted By Ryston
Flushdyke

No Photos sorry but I have copied a page from an old timetable (1899) I have which might be of interest. There are other pages I have also. John
Forum: Say Hello 22nd February 2013, 11:09
Replies: 9
Views: 4,250
Posted By Ryston
Thanks. When I think of all the old stone and...

Thanks. When I think of all the old stone and brick stations proudly constructed by the Victorians and which could and should have lasted forever, now swept away, it almost makes me weep. Sir John...
Forum: Say Hello 21st February 2013, 16:33
Replies: 9
Views: 4,250
Posted By Ryston
My Railway

I started work on the Railway in 1952 as a Signal Box Lad (a sort of Signalman's assistant) but the Railways influence on me goes back much further. My Father started in much the same way in 1924. I...
Forum: Say Hello 19th February 2013, 14:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,035
Posted By Ryston
Yes thanks. My son also suggested using a camera...

Yes thanks. My son also suggested using a camera so I might have a go. I find it all interesting but the pages turn to confetti when touched!!!!
Forum: Say Hello 19th February 2013, 10:47
Replies: 4
Views: 2,035
Posted By Ryston
Old timetable

I have an old GN timetable dated 1899. My idea was to scan the 200 pages but the thing is too fragile so I have decided to pick out some gems that might be of interest. This example might interest...
Forum: Say Hello 10th February 2013, 13:08
Replies: 22
Views: 9,266
Posted By Ryston
Yes Linda. Welcome. Perhaps you could make us a...

Yes Linda. Welcome. Perhaps you could make us a cup of tea............. sorry.
John.
Forum: Say Hello 9th February 2013, 11:24
Replies: 22
Views: 9,266
Posted By Ryston
Does anybody remember the South Yorkshireman? A...

Does anybody remember the South Yorkshireman? A train that ran from Marylebone to Bradford? I had been on duty for 12 hours at Wyke Signal Box when the train had to be held on signals due to...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 8th February 2013, 17:59
Replies: 10
Views: 7,095
Posted By Ryston
In 1955 during an ASLEF strike my Brother and I...

In 1955 during an ASLEF strike my Brother and I travelled from Paddington to Newton Abbot in a double headed train.(NUR drivers obviously) We had a holiday booked so had to go. The train had about...
Forum: Say Hello 8th February 2013, 10:52
Replies: 22
Views: 9,266
Posted By Ryston
I have always had free travel. And it's the most...

I have always had free travel. And it's the most wonderful perk imaginable. Especially now that I am retired. Started to describe my time on the railway but it's such a long story. Started as a...
Forum: Say Hello 7th February 2013, 20:35
Replies: 22
Views: 9,266
Posted By Ryston
Thanks Phil but what are you doing with a name...

Thanks Phil but what are you doing with a name like that in LMS Derby. The Silver Fox was a close relative of the Mallard!!!
Forum: Say Hello 7th February 2013, 10:52
Replies: 22
Views: 9,266
Posted By Ryston
Will get around to describing my time on the...

Will get around to describing my time on the railway but will probably have to start a new thread. The Silver Jubilee is something my Father often talked of. He worked on the LNER in the 30s' and...
Forum: Say Hello 5th February 2013, 19:05
Replies: 22
Views: 9,266
Posted By Ryston
Silver Jubilee

Still trying to work my way around this forum. Thought you might be interested in an old menu I have dated 27.7 1939 (which was a Monday!) The Menu shows all the passing times between Newcastle and...
Forum: Say Hello 5th February 2013, 12:16
Replies: 22
Views: 9,266
Posted By Ryston
Post Hello

Don't know how I got here but here I am. Think I might have something to contribute at some stage. I started working on the railway in 1952 as a Signalbox lad. I worked as a signalman for about 25...
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