Recent content by Benbo

Don't qoute me on this as I could well be wrong, but I understand the 'mystery' loco's to be 33207 & 37516. have a look at the web forum on www.wnxx.com that's really useful for the sort of info you are looking for. Ben

2x Drivers sought for Freightliner to be based at Eastleigh according to Freightliner. Must be QUALIFIED drivers though :( Details on freightliner website, under UK vacancies. Good luck to any drivers that apply.

Evening (Or morning) all. I was on the DRS website earlier and saw something that might be of interest (or might not) Train Driver Vacancies have arisen for DRS. Trainee drivers needed @ Crewe. Qualified Drivers wanted for, London, Stowmarket, & Crewe. Details available on the Direct...

I would think it highly unlikely, unless another freight operator or heritage group have a huge amount of cash burning holes in there pockets. Some of the 60's for sale are in very poor condition & will most likely end up being turned in to Razor blades. That said though, somone might find...

DBS 66's, 59,s pass through, along with GBRF & Freightliner 66's, you might even be lucky enough to find the odd WCRC loco stabled (it has been know to happen in the past). Enjoy the photting!

GBRF? Can I ask what use they would possibly have for them? I assumed they were happy with sheds & ED's and now 92's! :D

So 37670 is also on the tender list? Makes me wonder who on earth decided to spend £££ on painting it in to new corporate colours only to then decide to sell it! Great decision that.........

I buy all of the following titles, RAIL, The Railway Magazine, Railways Illustrated, Today's Railways UK, & Rail Express. I personally like them all due to the variety provided in terms of articles in each of the titles. If pushed, I would have to say my no 1 would be Today's Railways UK...

You probably have a good point there, without sounding like a 'killjoy' there is always going to be a 'jobsworth' ready to drop someone in it. Still say the driver is a top bloke regardless. Ben

Loco is now stabled @ Westbury pending a further move to Merehead where it will be repaired. Subject to the coffers at DB not being empty:D

I have a friend who works @ Toton, he has been in the 60's when he worked as a shunter many years ago. Sais he much prefers them to 66's.

Sounds like the driver concerned is a true gentleman. With all the health & safety nonsense that the railway staff have to deal with these days, it's stories like this that must surley make all railway drivers feel proud about the job that they do. If any drivers fancy letting me (ages 26) have...

Just heard from another 'source' that 60011 hasn't gone bang, she just has an oil leak. Problem is, without seeing any pics, I guess its hard to know whats really happened. Oh well, no doubt DB will throw it on the scrapline @ Toton, and just patch up another 60 to takes its place until that...

According to reports on the wnxx forum, 60011 'popped' yesterday after 'throwing a leg out of bed'. If that is true then does that mean the end of the famous blue tug I wonder???? :cry:

Thanks for the responses so far. Great to have some ideas about places to go etc. The RHDR is around 1 1/2 hours from where I live in Sussex & it is one that I am keen to travel on as/when time allows. The same applies to the Severn Valley Railway too as well. Has anyone travelled on the Kent &...