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Would it be the HOBC with spoil Handling and ballast systems? That is known as the longest train in the UK.

Options, too many Varieties.:D

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Will the Engineering train drivers be on strike as well?

As a track renewals contractor to Network Rail, we used to have to submit our possession requests 52 weeks out. Sometimes for big disruptive jobs, possessions and key resource requests could be planned in about 5 years out.

What is the source of the ballast? Ex Ship or a Quarry?

Were they Engineering or Freight Hoppers?

I do remember one move that could be classed as long. A Gopher ( Ballast Undercutter) from Holbeck to Sunderland via Northallerton and the coast line. Took 2 nights due to the slow speed of about 25 mph, this would be around 1993. It was returned by road.

Many years back I used to have to go to Longsight depot from Man Picc. A staff minibus was on permanent standby for any staff needing to get there. Is it possible for all the train companies to get togrther and provide their own independant secure travel across manchester to the different relief...

The incident at Redmire a few years back. https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/11869676.do-you-remember-that-day-a-tank-fell-off-a-train/

I don't think that here in the uk we will match this.

Wensleydale railway sees some use for Military vehicles to and from the ranges near Catterick.

I should add though, NWR are usually pretty good at giving advance notice of any renewal work. Maybe not so good on the one night jobs.

One thing to consider. The Monk Fryston area as has been said is a 4 track line and with heavy freight traffic. That means that the track itself tends to wear out a bit faster than some other locations. I know from personal experience that this area does tend to see Tampers and other machines...

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I must have missed something in the last year. What does LNR stand for and who did they replace? Genuine question as I do not know.

Last year was vest and boots rather than full.

Thanks for the comments. Think I may try via London. Its a one way rail trip. I am driving back.

I need to get to the Ashville Trading estate at Abingdon South of Oxford on Monday 19th from York. I think my best option is XC from York - Birmingham XC Birmingham - Oxford Bus x 2 to the Community Hospital in Abingdon and then walk. Is there a quicker / better way? Is there a nearer station...

I believe that a pair of 20's worked between Bridlington and Scarborough earlier this week. Is this a regular move and which RHTT route would it be on?