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Forum: Railway Stations 5th November 2006, 20:18
Replies: 9
Views: 5,577
Posted By FHRG
How about another wild idea ? If things were...

How about another wild idea ? If things were hanging from a train they would be swept up onto the platform instead of being smashed against an end ? Maybe I'm daft.
Forum: Say Hello 26th October 2006, 19:46
Replies: 9
Views: 3,605
Posted By FHRG
The problems with sleeping cars that I have used,...

The problems with sleeping cars that I have used, a long time back now, are stuffiness, heating control, having to sleep head to the corridor (noise), and in lower class the difficulty of two persons...
Forum: Railway Stations 13th October 2006, 20:50
Replies: 3
Views: 4,105
Posted By FHRG
Thanks for the details. I am now wiser !

Thanks for the details. I am now wiser !
Forum: Railway Stations 29th September 2006, 19:44
Replies: 22
Views: 11,878
Posted By FHRG
Worcester Foregate Street is quite odd. At the...

Worcester Foregate Street is quite odd. At the end of the platform, almost on the bridge, trains pass with minimum clearances. Simple food, seems "home made". Birmingham New Street - I haven't a...
Forum: Railway Modelling 23rd September 2006, 21:34
Replies: 9
Views: 10,943
Posted By FHRG
I have also had problems over time with assorted...

I have also had problems over time with assorted rolling stock that insisted on uncoupling when not wanted, but obstinately refusing over an uncoupler !!
Solutions seem to have been suggested...
Forum: Railway Stations 16th September 2006, 18:52
Replies: 3
Views: 4,105
Posted By FHRG
Wolverhampton

I have just been to Wolverhampton for the first time. I seem to remember that there were two stations in former times. High Level and Low Level. Again I seem to remember that GWR used to serve the...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 12th September 2006, 11:27
Replies: 17
Views: 7,823
Posted By FHRG
Problem is Treasury have a "dead hand" and starve...

Problem is Treasury have a "dead hand" and starve rail of money. If no "privatisation" we would probably never have modern rolling stock (even if it is sourced from foreign builders). Other problem...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 15th August 2006, 21:04
Replies: 4
Views: 4,727
Posted By FHRG
Cala D

Stupid me forgot to mention the electric railways and tram service that operate out of Palma. There are two rail lines, one was being overhauled in a big way quite recently. The other operates to...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 15th August 2006, 21:01
Replies: 4
Views: 4,727
Posted By FHRG
Cala D

I have read somewhere that there is some sort of plan to run a tram/light rail to various resorts on Mallorca. I think I remember that there was some mention of serving the airport.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 14th July 2006, 21:02
Replies: 18
Views: 8,837
Posted By FHRG
In Hungary (Budapest to be precise) ECS is...

In Hungary (Budapest to be precise) ECS is usually propelled into the platform with a shunter on the step of the lead coach giving instructions to the driver by radio. When some international trains...
Forum: Railway Modelling 10th July 2006, 20:34
Replies: 19
Views: 8,751
Posted By FHRG
I have had layouts in HO (an advertising layout...

I have had layouts in HO (an advertising layout for a group - very, very, simple - to have trains moving continuously) and N for myself. The latter has just been re-built following a move from house...
Forum: Railway Modelling 22nd June 2006, 19:17
Replies: 5
Views: 3,040
Posted By FHRG
Sorry, this is just not on. RH&DR is 15 inch...

Sorry, this is just not on. RH&DR is 15 inch gauge. OO is 4 mm = 1 foot.
So 15 inch gauge at 4 mm = 5 mm. N gauge track is 9 mm. The nearest ready made track is Z gauge at 6 mm.
Forum: Railway Modelling 13th June 2006, 20:23
Replies: 1
Views: 2,193
Posted By FHRG
Eurotrack Association Exhibition

The annual Eurotrack Association Exhibition will take place in Balatonfüred, by Lake Balaton, in Hungary on 26th and 27th August from 10.00 to 18.00 each day. The Association members will provide HO...
Forum: On-track Machinery 12th April 2006, 21:23
Replies: 17
Views: 16,660
Posted By FHRG
That is a very interesting piece. Well done.

That is a very interesting piece. Well done.
Forum: Narrow Gauge 10th April 2006, 19:59
Replies: 27
Views: 17,538
Posted By FHRG
If Welsh Highland then Ffestinog. Depends on...

If Welsh Highland then Ffestinog. Depends on your transport and time you have to spend on railways but try the Talyllyn out of Tywyn.
Forum: Railway Stations 18th December 2005, 20:37
Replies: 8
Views: 5,929
Posted By FHRG
Liverpool Street Station.

There are two books which should be available through Public Libraries.
"Liverpool Street Station", Thorne, Academy Publications.
"Liverpool Street Station .........", Nick Derbyshire, Granta...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 18th December 2005, 20:30
Replies: 3
Views: 4,802
Posted By FHRG
Hungarian narrow gauge

There are several narrow gauge lines in Hungary of 760 mm and 600 mm gauge. They are mostly seasonal in operation. Mainly diesel operated. Some do run steam. A visit is worthwhile for relaxed...
Forum: Railway Stations 16th December 2005, 20:20
Replies: 8
Views: 5,929
Posted By FHRG
I have followed up some clues and found more...

I have followed up some clues and found more information is available if anyone cares to ask I can point them in some useful directions.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 16th December 2005, 20:09
Replies: 2
Views: 2,726
Posted By FHRG
This is another example of the lack of respect...

This is another example of the lack of respect all too apparent in our 21st century society. Up to World War 2 there was a totally different atmosphere. People and property were reaspected very...
Forum: Railway Stations 10th December 2005, 10:14
Replies: 8
Views: 5,929
Posted By FHRG
Yes indeed. It will be of great interest and...

Yes indeed. It will be of great interest and help.
Forum: Railway Modelling 7th December 2005, 18:00
Replies: 0
Views: 3,389
Posted By FHRG
Decals/transfers

Does anyone have the facility to make WHITE letters and logo in 2mm scale, N gauge - please.
Forum: Railway Stations 2nd December 2005, 19:37
Replies: 8
Views: 5,929
Posted By FHRG
Liverpool Street, London

Does anyone have access to, know of, or can give directions to, a plan of the station prior to its being rebuilt in its present form ?
Forum: Say Hello 29th October 2005, 11:29
Replies: 1
Views: 3,940
Posted By FHRG
Hello

May I say hello!
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