Recent content by Iskra

Now that is stunning. I was nearly tempted by an oo version of one of those in that livery, and may still be… My first ever model rail locomotive was a Lima 26 in a similar livery in an early 90’s motorail train set, and I’ve had a soft spot for them ever since. I’ve had a few more Bachmann...

The pub is decent enough! I'd have to say St Ives, there's not many English seaside towns where you could be mistaken for thinking you were on the French Riviera with the palm trees, a warm exotic breeze and lovely golden beach. You don't get quite the same feeling at New Clee. I also like...

You are correct @D6130 Bluebell is just 1 in 75!

I’m the 5th of June, so close, but not quite!

I hope not, I have an IC reservation in early June :(

It’s possibly the ‘steepest ruling gradient?’ I will refer to my programme from the railtour I did last year for clarification on the exact phraseology of the claim this evening. The Ravenstor branch has never been open on my visits, but I know now that diesel loco’s and brakevans operate on...

I wouldn’t take one journey as representative, I did Glasgow-Preston in First in February and it was well filled.

Get the train to Taranto, then get one of the 2 daily Diesel hauled loco services along the lengthy Ionian Coast line to Reggio Calabria, then a faster or sleeper train of your choosing from there up the West Coast. The diesel loco’s may be withdrawn soon, so it could be a last opportunity to do...

Yes, I fully agree, a stunning ride and the S160’s were also a highlight for me. Also noteworthy was the quality of the catering and friendliness of the volunteers. The timetable probably needs a tweak in the future though. Here’s some footage of Pendennis Castle struggling up the bank to...

Yeah it really was, some of the passengers who’d never visited before were taken aback how good it was. Yeah I fully agree, I did the Bluebell last year which is technically steeper, but I think the Ipstones branch must be longer as you notice the loco’s working much more. It’s definitely the...

Thank you both for the kind comments! Yes, Haworth is quite the tourist draw, which the railway does well out of. Personally, I've never quite understood the attraction of Haworth (apart from the railway), but it seems popular enough regardless of my opinion on it! :D - - - - - - Well what...

The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (KWVR) 5/5/24 Finally, some nice weather came my way, so it felt a waste to stay at home. Thus, I decided on a visit to one of my go-to railways as the locomotive line up was decent enough, and the curved gradient out of Keighley never disappoints. It was a...

Congratulations to Ipswich Town, and to a lesser extent; Sheffield Wednesday. The play-offs beckon for Leeds now, and there seems to be little confidence after another poor performance today.

Good move heading to Dalmuir for the bonus loco haulage and a nice bit of delay repay for you too. When CS email you for feedback, make sure to mention that it would be good if they had a clearer policy on noise/conversation like Amtrak for example in the seated car. Oban is such a stunning...

A bit of a sub-question; did any pacers carry catering on any of these longer services? Operating a trolley onboard must have been an interesting experience, and they were a lot more common in the past compared to nowadays…