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MarkyT replied to the thread Single line sections that would benefit from becoming multitrack?.The remaining short single sections on the Cornish main line are fairly manageable. The 6.5 mile section between Probus and Burngullow... -
MarkyT replied to the thread Single line sections that would benefit from becoming multitrack?.I agree it was extremely short-sighted to build a brand new railway right in the middle of the city as a single track. The most urban...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Single line sections that would benefit from becoming multitrack?.A mile or so of double at each end might be useful to allow a train to clear the mainlines while waiting for single line branch...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Aylesbury electrification - how would this happen?.You may be thinking of the old triangle depot, some sidings of which have been retained for overflow stabling but most facilities have...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Double deck trains - again ....Thanks. I investigated and found this description. It appears on the video that the presenter paid the supplement by beeping their phone...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Double deck trains - again ....The double-deck cars are all premium reserved 'green car' accommodation, and there are only a small number per train. The other cars are...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Chiltern abandoning West Midlands on Sunday.So they can use that huge grassy field beyond the last roughly tarmacked lot. That alone would nearly double capacity. Can they go...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Chiltern abandoning West Midlands on Sunday.At their whim Chiltern are not providing a well established evening local service AT ALL in the west midlands area is what they're...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Chiltern abandoning West Midlands on Sunday.Those without access or ability to use a car, heading south out of Brum to Leamington, Banbury etc will be forced to use Cross Country...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Kensington (Olympia) post-HS2.Also many flat junction conflicts with other services through the Acton - Willesden labyrinth. To get from the mains you'd cross EL...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Kensington (Olympia) post-HS2.I liked that when it stopped at Clapham Junction. Useful for many parts of South London, and the Brighton line. Quicker than going via...
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MarkyT replied to the thread NYMR news and updates..Vera Lynn and a US-built S160 2-8-0 are to be equipped with oil firing I understand. Quite widely used I think, and mandatory for...
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MarkyT replied to the thread West London Orbital - Alternative layout for London Overground station at Old Oak Common..Best would be nice but likely impossible now with residential development close to the tracks, especially around stations. Better is a...
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MarkyT posted the thread West London Orbital - Alternative layout for London Overground station at Old Oak Common. in Speculative Discussion.This is an alternative track and signalling layout for TfL's London Overground station at Old Oak Common, including Mildmay line and...
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MarkyT replied to the thread West London Orbital.Here's my interpretation of the track and signalling proposals for the Acton area that were included in TfL's presentation to the...
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