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What about Ashton under lyne?

Leeds-Sheffield via Wakefield Westgate also seems perfect to me- switch between diesel and electric at Fitzwilliam- and would justify having a slightly larger fleet of them at Neville Hill.

After reading this thread: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/short-little-freight-train-spotted-today.212102/ I wondered if it might be possible to convert some unused DVTs for use with RHTTs? I'm not sure how much it would cost to convert the DVTs to work with 66s, or how feasible it would...

Would a train from Leeds to London KX calling at Wakefield Westgate and Newark North Gate count?

This thread has got me wondering... If there is an incident (not necessarily just fare dodging) on a heritage line that needs the police, is that the BTP's job or one for the local police force?

Would I be right in thinking that the 325s never actually use their third-rail ability any more- even on occasion? If not, when would they last have run on 750v- would it be 2003? If it is the case that they no longer run on third rail, have they had the shoes removed, or are they still there...

On the Dearne Valley line (York to Sheffield via Pontefract Baghill): Mondays to Saturdays departure times: York: 1015, 1313 Sheffield: 0854, 1159 On Sundays: York: 1801, 2048 Sheffield: 1613, 1858 The Sunday services don't start until later than the weekday services finish!