Recent content by D6700

No, the stopper was 2 coaches, as was the fast. The stopper was held outside Leeds for the fast train to get around it and go into Platform 17 first, so not to mess up their next workings. This can be seen in RTT, although you need to look closely.

Indeed, there was no delay to this train at Woodlesford, it simply waited until booked departure time. Looking at the wider impact of this occurrence, there would have been a 12 minute delay to anyone travelling to Castleford and a much more significant half an hour delay to anyone intending to...

Here's a list of passenger services serving Warrington Bank Quay on the 3rd of May: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/gb-nr:WBQ/2025-05-03/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=passenger&order=wtt

It was indeed a typo - and has subsequently been corrected to the more expected 2 x 37's!

Whilst I haven't been for some time, I have been there on a number of occasions. As has already been described, Cerhenice is the station you want, not Velim. That said, next to Velim station is the exchange siding, which sometimes holds stock on transfer to/from the test track. If you fancy...

So, 21:30 on a Saturday night (i.e. just now), a queue at Lebeneat, whilst Burger King was shut!

Ooh, that's so cynical, you're probably spot on! Especially somewhere like York, where hotel rooms regularly command exorbitant prices...

I'm both surprised and disappointed to hear "The Longboat" has fallen victim to the idiotic "hotel guests only" policy recently implemented at many Premier Inn restaurants. Over the years, I've had some very enjoyable meals in there with the family - albeit not breakfast.

Being a local, I don't feel any need to use it, but have noticed that, ever since Covid, it's often shut when you'd expect it to be open and vice versa! There are often queues on Saturday evenings - well, when it's actually open!

800201 was used for train/platform measurements on the 30th of October, in readiness for these trains inevitably using platform 8 at various times, given the new service.

Stirling station features some really lovely architecture (especially the concourse area) and was recently refurbished, so is well worth a look if you decide to stick to your booked journey. As well as very good canopies over the main platforms, there is a proper waiting room in the main...

I can't see any mention of First Class tickets in that thread.

I checked various GWR, EMR and LNER services at around 07:50 this morning and the only things showing allocations were those that were already allocated late yesterday evening. When I checked again an hour or so later, they were all showing.

Awaiting transfer to Lidl's legendary "middle aisle" ;-)

That photo is an excellent find - and thanks for confirming my memory was reasonably accurate!