The Rail Enthusiast thread

[Richard A Thackeray]

Yes. The line was originally built for the building of Angram reservoir which was completed in 1915 and then cut back to site for Scarr House Reservoir, completed in 1936. The Nidd Valley closed the following year, a public passenger service having operated between Pateley Bridge and Lofthouse from where the contractors railway commenced.

The tunnel is pictured here, with track in place; https://blog.railwaymuseum.org.uk/in-pictures-constructing-the-scar-house-dam/

 

[Andy in Germany]

I think it is only the ICE3 and any later types.

Good point; yes it's ICE 3 and possibly 4, as 1 and 2 had power cars so you'd have to see through the traction motors.

As an aside, the ICE1 was introduced in 1991; it's not looking too shabby for a 30 year old train.

 

[robjh]

I think it is only the ICE3 and any later types.

I don't really know my ICE generations, but if it's any help it looked like this

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I don't really know my ICE generations, but if it's any help it looked like this
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ICE3 onwards, yes.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I have no idea, sorry

These are grey and white with green writing on the side. A massive target for getting dirty quickly!
Quite distinctive looking as nothing else (HSTwise anyway), looks like that.

 

[robjh]

Do they screech round bends like the Pacers due to not having boggies??

No, didn't get the screeching, and after riding on a couple it struck me that they didn't jump going over points like the 142s, so probably a heavier construction despite the design similarities.

 

[Andy in Germany]

DB Class 650, more commonly known as the Regioshuttle RS 1 in front of the Neckartalbrücke near Eyach in the upper Neckar valley. The cycleways have have been improved since I last rode past; this one helps avoid a rather nasty stretch of road at the cost of a few hills.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Last night I watched the Channel 5 programme 'Britains Most Luxurious Train Journeys'
It was the Midland Pullman episode, with the HSTs finished in that gorgeous colour scheme

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/britains-most-luxurious-train-journeys/on-demand/73122-003

https://www.midlandpullman.com


Even the crockery celebrates the original Manchester - St Pancras route
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Whilst looking for a crockery image, l found this!!

https://www.redbubble.com/i/throw-b...Vj7btCh1CTgl6EAQYAiABEgJHhvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Whilst looking for a crockery image, l found this!!

https://www.redbubble.com/i/throw-b...Vj7btCh1CTgl6EAQYAiABEgJHhvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

The world best contraception known to Man! 😆

 

[Spartak]

Class 66 at Bristol Parkway this morning with my trusty steed in the foreground, off to Llandovery for a few days cycling & walking in the Cambrian Mountains.

 

[Spartak]

Bicycle rack aboard a GWR train....

 

[rogerzilla]

Bicycle rack aboard a GWR train....

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Good luck getting a second bike in, especially if it has mudguards. Those bike "spaces" are dire.

 

[robjh]

Good luck getting a second bike in, especially if it has mudguards. Those bike "spaces" are dire.

"Don't be small or have a heavy bike" would seem like good advice too.

 

[Spartak]

Good luck getting a second bike in, especially if it has mudguards. Those bike "spaces" are dire.

Fortunately I had the racks to myself... 👍

 

[Spartak]

Class 153 & 175 's at Swansea yesterday.