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StevieB

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  1. So, how do we define the Tyneside and Manchester Metros? On Tyneside the network is a combination of former BR routes and new lengths of tunnel, while in Manchester the network is a combination of former BR routes and on street running. Stephen
  2. I meant third rail in the sense that we already have DART and LUAS, so the Metro becomes the third! Stephen
  3. Any photos of your Bandon tank anywhere to hand? Stephen
  4. Nice video. The obvious question is why not extend the existing LUAS or heavy rail suburban system rather than have a new,third rail based system? Stephen
  5. How’s progress 4+ years on? Stephen
  6. What traffic are the redundant magnesite wagons being used for on the SDJR. Stephen
  7. Mine arrived today as well. Well worth the wait. Stephen
  8. Blame it all on the politicians for giving in to pressure to hold a referendum, the leaving the EU and finally negotiating a diabolical trade deal. Sorry if that goes against the rules of the forum but the downside of Brexit keeps being brought up. Stephen
  9. For those of us living in the UK, they’ll arrive when they arrive. Why you may ask? Brexit and the absolute mess made of new trading arrangements made by our politicians. Rant over, wait continues. Stephen
  10. They’re the GWR Collett masquareding as SR Maunsell coaches. Stephen
  11. I’ve seen a photo of one converted to a dolomite wagon. Stephen
  12. A lovely representation of the prototype. Enjoy. Stephen
  13. Delightful as ever. Stephen
  14. That looks suspiciously like a Maunsell tender next to 174. Stephen
  15. That is the trouble these days, with so much good stuff being available, it wounds the wallet! Stephen
  16. Have you bought any of Mayner’s wagons? They are quite delightful. Stephen
  17. That’s what we like, underpromise and overperform. Customer service at its very best, you lovely people. Stephen
  18. Sorry to say but I don’t believe it’s a J15 because of the drop in the running plate front and rear. Stephen
  19. Can only agree with Noel’s comment. Stephen
  20. Lovely to see more of this delightful layout. Keep them coming, please, Patrick. Stephen
  21. Presumably wagons dropped off in the loop were attached to the branch train here for onward transmission down the branch and vice versa for traffic off the branch. There is also a siding alongside the loop. I wonder what was its purpose? It must have been a fascinating place to sit and watch train movements. Stephen
  22. It doesn’t seem enough to say that they are up to the usual standard. I guess I’ll just have to be patient. Stephen
  23. The UK version of the story about whether to keep diesel locos running or not revolves around how much power is taken from the battery to start the diesel engine. Apparently it would take many hours to recharge it. Sounds plausible but not a very green approach these days. Stephen
  24. A lovely bit of fiction. Stephen
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