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« Reply #795 on: August 14, 2025, 14:33:17 »
Meanwhile, over at The Independent, it appears that DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) are returning to the UK▸ (United Kingdom) sometime in the future to help with Northern Powerhouse Rail, and bringing some of their nice ICE3s with them - I hope they don't get stuck in the tunnels or under the bridges - see - https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/what-you-need-to-know-about-northern-powerhouse-rail-plans/ar-AA1Kv6fn?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=b3a5c89b91654ea5b980523d90235016&ei=85

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« Reply #796 on: August 14, 2025, 15:43:45 »
Quote from: eightonedee on August 14, 2025, 14:33:17
Meanwhile, over at The Independent, it appears that DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) are returning to the UK▸ (United Kingdom) sometime in the future to help ...

Newcastle to Chathill express, which one hopes will be extended to Berwick-upon-Tweed
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« Reply #797 on: November 12, 2025, 09:58:32 »
To illustrate a story concerning an ECML▸ (East Coast Main Line) broken rail the BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) journalist concerned apparently thought an image of a Class 897 would be appropriate. These machines are not scheduled for entry into public service until 2027.
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« Reply #798 on: November 24, 2025, 21:02:40 »
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Watford has been feeling the impact of cuts to its bus services in recent years. Now, a group of locals say that the Hertfordshire town’s transport system needs expanding, and have started a petition asking the council to commit to reopening a long-disused train station.

Watford West was last used as a railway station in 1996, nearly 30 years ago. It continued as a bus stop until 2003, when it was shut completely. In the subsequent decades it became rusty and overgrown, then was cleared in preparation for the ultimately doomed Croxley Link.
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« Reply #799 on: December 07, 2025, 14:36:51 »
And the picture is of ...
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« Reply #800 on: December 07, 2025, 15:42:46 »
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Basingstoke! Well, there are some similarities, I guess ...
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« Reply #801 on: March 02, 2026, 07:14:45 »
Two sponsored Facebook adverts for Scottish tours
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« Reply #802 on: March 02, 2026, 09:28:13 »
That's well south of 'Annoying'. The first is A.I. fantasy, how is one meant to learn about the world from this sort of imagery - the landscape isn't feasable, never mind the train and rail line. The second... for obvious reasons there's many Tarbets in Scotland and top marks to the itinerary for that side-excursion to the wrong one. Oh, and that isn't Harris.

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« Reply #803 on: March 11, 2026, 08:32:24 »


Latest I have is that the hotel on the top of Snaefell is defunct ... I suspect the start and end points are Ronaldsway
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« Reply #804 on: March 11, 2026, 11:42:24 »
Not Ronaldsway - that's between Douglas & Castletown, nearer the latter
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« Reply #805 on: March 13, 2026, 17:31:38 »
The American version of Tarbert is Jackson

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Jackson, Louisiana, is a historic town in East Feliciana Parish with a population of 3,707 as of the 2020 census, located within the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Known for the Centenary State Historic Site and proximity to Port Hudson State Historic Site, it offers a quiet, rural atmosphere.
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