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Couldn't find this mentioned elsewhere, but for anyone who likes doing "rare" track or crosovers: Until Friday 5 April, Hunts Cross to Southport trains are terminating at Hillside, then reversing over the crossover south of Hillside station on their return to Liverpool & Hunts Cross.

"There will be no Northern rail services on March 1st due to industrial action; there may also be some disruptions from 28 February to 2 March". (wording may not be exact) A potentially informative announcement on Northern trains -- except that it was still being played on Saturday 9 March (on...

Moderator note - split from: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/shed-codes.259907/ To elaborate on the LNER renumbering (see RCTS History of LNER Locos, Volume 1) A few locos were renumbered in 1942, but the first major renumbering scheme was only proposed in 1943. Maybe...

Went to Newton Le Willows station last Saturday just before 08:30. Ticket office staff had not arrived. Room containing ticket office was locked - problem was that three TVM's were also locked inside the same room. What a master of station design. Fortunately, there was another TVM at the other...

Looking for a bit of amusement on a damp day, I had a look at AI photographic generators on line. Most seem to require you to register, and often pay fees. However, I found one that neither needs registration nor payment: https://perchance.org/ai-photo-generator It may or may not be the best...

Whilst travelling from Evesham to Worcester yesterday (28 October), thia announcement was heard (may not be the exact words): "We are now approaching Worcestershire Parkway. Please note that the next three northbound services are all cancelled. Passengers for Birmingham are advised to continue...

Found this site which may be of interest to anyone looking for historical information about the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. (Note - I am not a member - not enough spare time- and so not trying to advertise the society.) https://lyrs.org.uk/virtual-museum/ It gives access to numerous pdf...

Following the recent post about London / Liverpool services circa 1923, perhaps some of you might be interested in departures from London Euston & St. Pancras in the Summer 1928 timetable. Inner suburban services have been excluded. Weekday services only; Sunday services were rather sparse...

I have been thinking of a situation I encountered in about the 1980s. I was at Leeds when a Liverpool - York or Newcastle service arrived consisting only of 5 x SO (Mark 2 non-aircon), i.e. - with no brakevan. It continued - with passengers - towards York. Presumably a defective coach had been...

BBC News has just reported the death of Christine McVie, of Fleetwood Mac, but previously (as Christine Perfect) in Chicken Shack. Sympathy to all her family, relatives and friends. She was a great singer.

Sadly, BBC News has just reported the death of Olivia Newton John, 1948 - 2022. R.I.P.

Look here first, and see if you can spot the all too obvious mistake - or wishful thinking. https://eversholtrail.co.uk/fleet/class-331/ I will leave a few blank lines before making further comments, to give you time to think about the advert first...

I have done a quick forum search, but could not locate anything relevant, so could anyone please remind me what is expected to happen to the 172s when they are replaced by class 196 on the "Moor Street" group of services ?

Sad to report that comedian Tom O'Connor died today (18 July 1921), age 81, after a long illness. In my opinion, he was one of the best comedians of recent years.

Whilst looking at the Yorkshire Map thread, I found this excellent site that contains a lot of history - and details of what remains of closed railways in the West Riding of Yorkshire, which might interest some forum members. http://www.lostrailwayswestyorkshire.co.uk/Railway%20Ramblers.htm...

Although I am interested in birds, I would not class myself as a birdwatcher or twitcher, so I wonder if anyone here can identify a bird I saw recently near home in St. Helens. It was about the same length as a blackbird, but maybe a bit plumper. Apart from the markings on the head, it was...

Cannot find this info. on the forum, or anywhere else via several web searches, so - please can anyone help ? What is the power output (Kw or h.p.) of the Class 397 emus. I know that 3 of the 5 coaches are motor coaches; I can find their lengths, weights, seating, etc. but nothing about power...

For anyone who prefers printed timetables, Middleton Press have announced that the December 2019 national timetable will be the final issue that they print. "Final Issue" appears prominently on the front cover.

For anyone who might be interested, the Timetable Planning Rules and other NR info. can be downloaded from here: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industry-and-commercial/information-for-operators/ 1. Scroll down the page to Operational Rules (EAS-TPR) 2. Click the link "Opertional Rules (zip...

Please list (separately) some of your favourite male & female ROCK singers. They can be either solo singers, or the singer in a rock band. Please do not include anyone who is mainly regarded as a "pop" singer - I suggest anyone who is interested in pop should create their own thread. So - please...