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AXG675

20 Jan 2015, 2:56 pm

#161

In order not to 'traumatise' Middlesbrough passengers too much perhaps there will be some VEC liveried 142's for those journeys?!?!
The mind boggles and I hope I jest.
However we are dealing with the DfT...........
AXG675

AXG675

20 Jan 2015, 2:56 pm #161

MrFozz
Marxista Fozzski

5562

20 Jan 2015, 8:46 pm

#162

(15 Jan 2015, 8:13 pm)northern156 East Coast don't run trains to Middlesbrough, David. Also sometimes diversions that seem odd have to take place due to lack of route knowledge (to train a whole depot of around 50 drivers and 50 guards for example would take forever if there were only four allowed on one route learning loco at one time).

I don't think there's a lack of paths on the DCL to my knowledge.

Hey Sean...

I was on about Virgins plans to start serving The 'Boro Big Grin

MrFozz

20 Jan 2015, 8:46 pm #162

(15 Jan 2015, 8:13 pm)northern156 East Coast don't run trains to Middlesbrough, David. Also sometimes diversions that seem odd have to take place due to lack of route knowledge (to train a whole depot of around 50 drivers and 50 guards for example would take forever if there were only four allowed on one route learning loco at one time).

I don't think there's a lack of paths on the DCL to my knowledge.

Hey Sean...

I was on about Virgins plans to start serving The 'Boro Big Grin

Andreos1

14272

21 Jan 2015, 3:26 pm

#163

Managed to squeeze £200 worth of tickets in, just days before the scheme stops running.

Just got to make sure that and the 930points I have are used before September! Fancying a trip to Inverness and milking a 1st for all its worth! Although the 082x northbound to Dundee/Aberdeen is useful as you get breakfast by Alnmouth and dinner just after crossing the Forth.

Need to top it up, to get the balance just right for a standard single too somehow.

Can't see Nectar being as generous and not letting the points go to waste.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

21 Jan 2015, 3:26 pm #163

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

14272

25 Jan 2015, 12:30 pm

#164

We all love a good conspiracy.

Here, two Jags lines up Souter and Norman Baker.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/joh...an-5037971

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

25 Jan 2015, 12:30 pm #164

We all love a good conspiracy.

Here, two Jags lines up Souter and Norman Baker.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/joh...an-5037971

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Adrian

9615

25 Jan 2015, 12:37 pm

#165

(25 Jan 2015, 12:30 pm)Andreos1 We all love a good conspiracy.

Here, two Jags lines up Souter and Norman Baker.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/joh...an-5037971

Souter at the centre of it all again? Rolleyes

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Adrian

25 Jan 2015, 12:37 pm #165

(25 Jan 2015, 12:30 pm)Andreos1 We all love a good conspiracy.

Here, two Jags lines up Souter and Norman Baker.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/joh...an-5037971

Souter at the centre of it all again? Rolleyes

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omnicity4659

5594

02 Feb 2015, 7:16 pm

#166

As the Stagecoach/Virgin franchise nears the start.

91117 (West Riding Limited) has had it's East Coast logos removed.

Also, I have created a list of East Coast's locomotives.
East Coast Fleet List

omnicity4659

02 Feb 2015, 7:16 pm #166

As the Stagecoach/Virgin franchise nears the start.

91117 (West Riding Limited) has had it's East Coast logos removed.

Also, I have created a list of East Coast's locomotives.
East Coast Fleet List

JoshP

284

05 Feb 2015, 7:37 am

#167

When is the repainting scheme due to start? Will all trains be ready before March 1st or will repainting begin on March 1st?

JoshP

05 Feb 2015, 7:37 am #167

When is the repainting scheme due to start? Will all trains be ready before March 1st or will repainting begin on March 1st?

omnicity4659

5594

05 Feb 2015, 12:44 pm

#168

(05 Feb 2015, 7:37 am)JoshP When is the repainting scheme due to start? Will all trains be ready before March 1st or will repainting begin on March 1st?

GNER had the white interim stripe placed on a few trains well in advance of NXEC's takeover. I'm sure that East Coast's grey livery was designed so the purple stripe and logos could be peeled off for the new franchise. The debranding scheme is already underway with 91117 confirmed to have its logos off on both sides.

(You can always check my website for the unbranded (EU) /branded locos (EC)/ advertising livery (AL), see my signature and click "East Coast")

omnicity4659

05 Feb 2015, 12:44 pm #168

(05 Feb 2015, 7:37 am)JoshP When is the repainting scheme due to start? Will all trains be ready before March 1st or will repainting begin on March 1st?

citaro5284

3238

07 Feb 2015, 6:04 pm

#169

Watchdog threatens East Coast probe

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stage...hise-award

citaro5284

07 Feb 2015, 6:04 pm #169

Watchdog threatens East Coast probe

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stage...hise-award

Andreos1

14272

07 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm

#170

(07 Feb 2015, 6:04 pm)citaro5284 Watchdog threatens East Coast probe

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stage...hise-award

Talk about investigating after the horse has bolted.
Can think of a few more areas where competition is limited or non-existent too.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

07 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm #170

(07 Feb 2015, 6:04 pm)citaro5284 Watchdog threatens East Coast probe

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stage...hise-award

Talk about investigating after the horse has bolted.
Can think of a few more areas where competition is limited or non-existent too.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

omnicity4659

5594

07 Feb 2015, 7:53 pm

#171

A rail enthusiast has told me that on 28th February, East Coast will be giving away goodies etc.

omnicity4659

07 Feb 2015, 7:53 pm #171

A rail enthusiast has told me that on 28th February, East Coast will be giving away goodies etc.

Adrian

9615

07 Feb 2015, 8:54 pm

#172

(07 Feb 2015, 6:04 pm)citaro5284 Watchdog threatens East Coast probe

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stage...hise-award

A related comment piece has appeared on Labour List, written by Michael Dugher - Shadow Secretary of State for Transport.
http://labourlist.org/2015/02/warnings-a...-railways/

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Adrian

07 Feb 2015, 8:54 pm #172

(07 Feb 2015, 6:04 pm)citaro5284 Watchdog threatens East Coast probe

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stage...hise-award

A related comment piece has appeared on Labour List, written by Michael Dugher - Shadow Secretary of State for Transport.
http://labourlist.org/2015/02/warnings-a...-railways/

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citaro5284

3238

12 Feb 2015, 9:06 pm

#173

Train worker 'sacked for telling the truth about sub-standard food on board' and now his colleagues are threatening to strike

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...l?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

citaro5284

12 Feb 2015, 9:06 pm #173

R852 PRG

4722

12 Feb 2015, 9:13 pm

#174

(12 Feb 2015, 9:06 pm)citaro5284 Train worker 'sacked for telling the truth about sub-standard food on board' and now his colleagues are threatening to strike

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...l?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Pretty shocking. That's like firing a bus driver for telling a customer there are no ticket rolls! Undecided

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R852 PRG

12 Feb 2015, 9:13 pm #174

(12 Feb 2015, 9:06 pm)citaro5284 Train worker 'sacked for telling the truth about sub-standard food on board' and now his colleagues are threatening to strike

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...l?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Pretty shocking. That's like firing a bus driver for telling a customer there are no ticket rolls! Undecided

bazaba

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Adrian

9615

12 Feb 2015, 9:20 pm

#175

(12 Feb 2015, 9:13 pm)MarcTheA4 Pretty shocking. That's like firing a bus driver for telling a customer there are no ticket rolls!

It's disgusting. Good on the RMT for immediate support.

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Adrian

12 Feb 2015, 9:20 pm #175

(12 Feb 2015, 9:13 pm)MarcTheA4 Pretty shocking. That's like firing a bus driver for telling a customer there are no ticket rolls!

It's disgusting. Good on the RMT for immediate support.

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omnicity4659

5594

15 Feb 2015, 12:59 pm

#176

New (Virgin Trains) East Coast website: http://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/

Currently just a FAQ page, it'll probably become fully active on 1st March.

omnicity4659

15 Feb 2015, 12:59 pm #176

New (Virgin Trains) East Coast website: http://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/

Currently just a FAQ page, it'll probably become fully active on 1st March.

Michael

19181

15 Feb 2015, 1:21 pm

#177

(15 Feb 2015, 12:59 pm)Tommy_1581 New (Virgin Trains) East Coast website: http://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/

Currently just a FAQ page, it'll probably become fully active on 1st March.

It's a good read, even though its only got the answers for frequent questions.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael

15 Feb 2015, 1:21 pm #177

(15 Feb 2015, 12:59 pm)Tommy_1581 New (Virgin Trains) East Coast website: http://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/

Currently just a FAQ page, it'll probably become fully active on 1st March.

It's a good read, even though its only got the answers for frequent questions.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

JoshP

284

15 Feb 2015, 8:13 pm

#178

I don't think the HST sets will suit the current Virgin beading very well at all! Even the class 91's will struggle to pull it off I reckon! I hope my mind will be changed when I see one hopefully soon

JoshP

15 Feb 2015, 8:13 pm #178

citaro5284

3238

15 Feb 2015, 8:19 pm

#179

(15 Feb 2015, 8:13 pm)JoshP I don't think the HST sets will suit the current Virgin beading very well at all! Even the class 91's will struggle to pull it off I reckon! I hope my mind will be changed when I see one hopefully soon

This is what they looked liked previously...

[Image: VIRGIN%20HST%20NO%2043008%20AT%20WICHNOR...5%2002.jpg]

citaro5284

15 Feb 2015, 8:19 pm #179

(15 Feb 2015, 8:13 pm)JoshP I don't think the HST sets will suit the current Virgin beading very well at all! Even the class 91's will struggle to pull it off I reckon! I hope my mind will be changed when I see one hopefully soon

This is what they looked liked previously...

[Image: VIRGIN%20HST%20NO%2043008%20AT%20WICHNOR...5%2002.jpg]