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  1. harry42

    Nottingham Tram vs Mini Stand-Off

    How childish, could be protesting about the Beeston Tram Extension or just simply wanted some attention... Link to story
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    BBC News - Rail Photographs

    Photographs of the week on the theme of railways
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    Smashed screen: Nokia Lumia

    This link Is what I am thinking of buying because I accidently smashed my screen on my Nokia Lumia 520. This is the first time I have smashed any screen before. The phone still works perfectly, just cant see the screen!!! Question: Would this 'cure' my smashed screen? I mean, could I take...
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    What should stations be like?

    From an enthusiasts point of view, (following on from Blackpool North thread,) what do you want from a station? E.g. where are ticket barriers, staff, shops, queuing systems etc. Just curious really...
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    Nottingham-London: Which way

    :DHerro Nottingham - Grantham - Kings Cross is almost always cheaper (£4-£5 cheaper) than Nottingham - St Pancras direct. (NRE results) 2 questions 1) Can you reserve Nottingham-Grantham in August. I know you normally cant but this being Skegness on a summer Saturday, wondered if you...
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    BBC1 now: Trains on big bang

    Clues in the title :-) On now. Looks quite good so far,
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    PETITION: Re-opening of Bakewell Line

    By signing this petition you will help to reopen the line between Matlock, Bakewell and Buxton. There have been a few news stories on it recently: Story from: here Thanks, just found the petition! :D
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    Teenager dies after falling from bus emergency exit

    BBC NEWS: I think sometimes bus drivers need to use discression but the teenager should've used more sense than to try and get out. You do wonder what his reasons were.
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    Coaches, Carriages or Cars?

    Well...which one do you say?! Personally: Coaches: For me this is what I would use to non-railway enthusiasts and others e.g. the train were going on is 6 coaches long. Carriages: I don't use this. For me this reminds me of heritage railway operations! Cars: In my eyes this is the...
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    Which newspaper do you read?

    the POLL QUESTION SHOULD BE: WHAT NEWSPAPER DO YOU READ? There is a poll and feel free to discuss why below. Thought this would be a bit of fun? NOTE: All newspapers listed are in national circulation EVERY DAY, hence there being no other option.
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    Accommodation Help

    Hi all, First, does anyone know of any accommodation in any of these places? I am happy to take a bus/train to accommodation but not far as we want to walk from the place the next day. We need a twin room. Bigbury (Nr Plymouth) Avening (Possibly a bus 29 to Clothier Arms B+B) Rencomb...
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    Bakewell Railway Station

    Still think this place desperately needs one. Tourist crowds are growing every summer and the crowds cant cope. Question for debate to you guys... Is it likely for Peak Rail to extend in the near future? A new heritage railway start just south of Buxton? National Rail to build new lines...
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    bus sim

    Is there any simulator where you can design your own bus route then drive it. Simular to train sim surveyor? I purchased a copy of bus simulator but you cant sdesign your own routes and its foeign! Thanks
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    Inter-carrige doors (the old ones!)

    On trains now, you press a button and the doors sometimes open and then they squash you or trap you between the 2 sets of doors, well they had the manual doors of course on older trains. My mind may be deceiving me, but don't some current Northern Stock still have inter carriage doors with a...
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    Who do Northern/EMT employ for car parks, cleaners?

    My friend wanted to get a job in the rail industry. Northern and EMT are their (and my!) local operators. If they wanted a job looking after car parks for Northern Rail, or doing the trolley on EMT, where would they go? And a question on my behalf: Who patrols Northerns car parks?
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    GC railway trip report

    Attached are 4 photos, (apologies for quality.) An extremely bitter morning at Long Eaton with great value all day parking at £2. Brought tickets to Leicester with: 1 adult+2 children £11.60 return and 2 adults with senior railcards at around £9 return. Brisk walking pass the confusing...
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    What is wrong with Northern Rail?

    OK... Majority of people really don't like Northern Rail...Why? What are your problems with NR? If you owned that company what would you do? I'll start off: #1: Clean the train during turn-around instead of sitting on your bum next to it chatting to your colleges!
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    Train sim 13 questions

    OK... I have subscribed to around 5 routes (free from the market stall.) One is FGW mainline 166, both of which are default on the system when I brought it. I go onto where all workshop driving scenarios are listed and it loads with its picture slideshow then comes up with error: failed to...
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    Should there be one big Nottingham Bus Station?

    My idea (:lol:) -Broadmarsh ground floor could easily fit another 4 bays in to get 21. -Car park above could be closed for another 20 bays. -Collin Street could be re built and connected with the huge building here with a further 10 bays. -3 bays at the front of the station. around 55...
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    Heathrow T4 live departure board

    Hey, Just wondering when you click on live departure boards for T4 on national rail it goes to severn tunnel junction live departures!!! :s Any idea why?

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