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Forum: Railway Stations 9th February 2012, 09:44
Replies: 35
Views: 21,739
Posted By Shimbleshanks
I do remember a pub near Builth Road station a...

I do remember a pub near Builth Road station a few years ago - in fact it might even have been the old low level station. Nowhere near Builth town though.
And there's always Berney Arms...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 7th February 2012, 12:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,876
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Velorail trials to start on Blaenau-Trawsfynydd line

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-15712312

From diesel-electric in the 20th Century to pedal power in the 21st? Is this progress?
Forum: Railway Stations 26th January 2012, 11:19
Replies: 35
Views: 21,739
Posted By Shimbleshanks
No view of the trains, unfortunately, but the...

No view of the trains, unfortunately, but the Falcon just outside Clapham Junction is one of the best pubs in the area - and literally a half a minute's walk from the exit.

The Home Cottage out...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th January 2012, 13:33
Replies: 0
Views: 1,551
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Birmingham office development to retain rail siding

http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2012/01/10/pictures-sutton-coldfield-office-workers-could-get-own-railway-97319-30089038/
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 9th January 2012, 12:51
Replies: 15
Views: 6,797
Posted By Shimbleshanks
If you take an economy class aircraft cabin as...

If you take an economy class aircraft cabin as your model, no wonder you've got problems.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 9th January 2012, 12:50
Replies: 15
Views: 6,797
Posted By Shimbleshanks
The Pendos do at least reduce the misery to just...

The Pendos do at least reduce the misery to just over a couple of hours or so.

The irony, though, is that despite their cramped-ness, they contain a lot of wasted space. For a start, there are the...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 16th November 2011, 08:11
Replies: 26
Views: 14,845
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Perhaps the best punishment would be to replace...

Perhaps the best punishment would be to replace his occupation crossing with a bridge - and make him pay for it. In installments if necessary.
CL
Forum: Say Hello 3rd November 2011, 20:04
Replies: 4
Views: 2,557
Posted By Shimbleshanks
I've always thought the Medway viaduct must look...

I've always thought the Medway viaduct must look really good. Couldn't really give you any advice on access though as I've never been myself.
Forum: On-track Machinery 24th October 2011, 13:00
Replies: 4
Views: 6,861
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Cylindrical objects - what are they?

Does anyone know what are those cylindrical objects you see from time to time alongside rail tracks. I can best describe them (sorry don't have a photo) as a flanged cylinder about a foot diameter...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 21st October 2011, 13:29
Replies: 4
Views: 2,340
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Rail Regulator worried about Pacer safety

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15390172
Forum: Railway News from around the World 18th October 2011, 17:31
Replies: 4
Views: 2,347
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Is the steel wheel on rail under threat?

Interesting piece on the BBC website though they seem to muddling up a lot of different concepts and technologies.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/9617577.stm
Forum: Railway News from around the World 13th October 2011, 15:56
Replies: 0
Views: 2,836
Posted By Shimbleshanks
"I haven't vanished" says Trawsfynydd branch promoter

Accusations have been flying that someone who planned to reopen the Trawsfynydd branch has done a runner - which he denies...
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Forum: Railway News from around the World 11th October 2011, 10:45
Replies: 7
Views: 4,493
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Amlwch branch and Wylfa

I take it you mean the old Shell site rather than the Octel site (which was actually in Amlwch town and served by an extension to the branch itself built in the early 1950s).

There was a tank...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th October 2011, 08:55
Replies: 7
Views: 4,493
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Amlwch branch restoration

I would have thought it unlikely. Wylfa is about five miles from the nearest point on the Amlwch branch and even if construction materials were to be moved in by train, I would have though the main...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 5th October 2011, 14:51
Replies: 7
Views: 4,493
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Another step forward for Amlwch branch restoration

Network Rail has finally granted a licence that would allow Lein Amlwch volunteers to begin clearance work on part of the Amlwch branch...
...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 19th August 2011, 20:53
Replies: 7
Views: 3,404
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Sparrers

Well they are in decline in pretty much every other part of the country. Can't think when I last saw one here down south - probably about six years ago. What's the secret in Belper?
Forum: Railway News from around the World 19th August 2011, 15:19
Replies: 7
Views: 3,404
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Rail lines as wildlife corridors

http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_london_assembly/how-are-wildlife-corridors-along-london%E2%80%99s-railways-being-looked



Several years ago, I saw a leopard in a cutting near...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 19th August 2011, 08:22
Replies: 15
Views: 7,010
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Rural lines booming, says BBC report

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14580224


Makes you wonder whether other lines like Keswick-Penrith, Blaenau-Bala etc wouldn't be equally prosperous if Beeching hadn't got them...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 15th August 2011, 18:31
Replies: 1
Views: 4,222
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Croydon trams restored

http://www.london.gov.uk/media/press_releases_mayoral/tramlink-start-helps-croydon-bounce-back-and-mayor-calls-londoners-supp
Forum: Railway News from around the World 15th July 2011, 16:47
Replies: 20
Views: 8,997
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Yes, I was interested in the NR guy's comments...

Yes, I was interested in the NR guy's comments about 80mph being the effective top whack on the third rail. Trains coming through Purley seem to be doing a good 90mph in the up direction, so I'm not...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 15th July 2011, 16:42
Replies: 20
Views: 8,997
Posted By Shimbleshanks
It's not quite that old. The D stock was...

It's not quite that old. The D stock was introduced in the early 1980s, I think. It has since had an internal refurb.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 14th July 2011, 23:25
Replies: 20
Views: 8,997
Posted By Shimbleshanks
LU D stock for Harrogate?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-14143032
Forum: Railway News from around the World 22nd June 2011, 21:58
Replies: 2
Views: 2,108
Posted By Shimbleshanks
I don't know. I've suggested to him that the...

I don't know. I've suggested to him that the Electric Railway Museum might be interested in giving it a home - and they're only up the road near Coventry.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 22nd June 2011, 12:20
Replies: 2
Views: 2,108
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Birmingham Maglev car sold for £100

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-13872105
Forum: Railway News from around the World 19th May 2011, 13:37
Replies: 19
Views: 6,958
Posted By Shimbleshanks
Perhaps we should tell Neigh-bourhood Watch about...

Perhaps we should tell Neigh-bourhood Watch about this...
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