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    Most ridiculous things that passengers complain about.

    Back in early 90's we used to post out Noise letters along side the proposed worksite. If there was only a small amount of properties i used to borrow a couple of the gang lads to actually push though the mailshot. I could generally tell when the first note was read as my phone began ringing...
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    "Lines of deviation" on old railway plans - what did they actually mean?

    Do not know which line you are involved with but I have seen at least 3 around the NYMR 1 for the section between Bridge 28 and 32. 1 for the approach to Pickering from the Kirkbymoorside direction South of the present day A170 1 similar to the previous plan but approaching Pickering to the...
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    Trivia – The smallest harbour had harbour railway?

    Was there a line into Watchet harbour off the WSR? Whitby.
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    Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?

    I was thinking more of construction materials, vehicle building materials and fuel supply rather than people.
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    Should some longer rural routes be sacrificed and the money spent elsewhere on the network?

    Isn't there a Spaceport planned for the Far North? Or is it somewhere else? Would that have any effect on proposals?
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    £11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

    Any details on the Composite Sleepers?
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    Numbers on bricks in old railway tunnels - what do they signify?

    Probably Tablet markers. Similar to Chainages but not as far apart and not standard between different tunnels. I have a couple of tunnel diagrams including Standedge, will see if I can dig one out.
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    Rail companies that survived the closure of their lines

    Th Derwent Valley Railway in York. The Company lasted longer than the Railway. Except for the preserved length at Dunnington.
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    NYMR news and updates.

    I believe it was going to be Steam whatever the weather.
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    NYMR news and updates.

    Are reared birds not covered by Avian Flu regulations?
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    Transpennine Route Upgrade and Electrification updates

    I assume because you can't have both the Leeds and Normanton's at the same time.
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    AIR BRAKES DISTRIBUTORS

    Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. I have passed on the comments to the person more involved technically.
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    What are these structures on points?

    Wasn't there a larger style of ramp to do with MGR trains? Was it for Transponders? I remember removing some from the track at Pontefract West on the night Diana died. Work was to plain line 2 turnouts and remove a loop line.
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    AIR BRAKES DISTRIBUTORS

    It seems that RBS no longer do overhauls on distributors. After 4 years while work has carried on with body and hopper repairs. Is there anybody else?
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    AIR BRAKES DISTRIBUTORS

    Can anyone suggest a firm that can overhaul Air Brake Distributors fitted to Seacow, Sealion ballast hoppers.
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