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 Jan 9 2013, 07:36 PM
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The steam trains are running all day on the 13th but I do not think there will be any photo opportunities so will not be going.
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Feb 22 2013, 05:23 PM
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Not exactly a "chuff chuff alert" but those who travel or commute to Reading or London by train may be interested in this programme ............................
The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track Next Tuesday's episode of BBC 2's The Railway at 9pm will focus on Reading Station and the capacity issues faced by the commuter route into and out of Paddington. |
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Mar 21 2013, 08:35 PM
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Aug 24 2013, 08:20 AM
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Again, not exactly a chuff chuff alert but thought it the most appropriate thread...........................
Considering some of the debates that have taken place on the subject on this forum, some of you may be interested in this! 
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Aug 24 2013, 09:02 AM
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Wow! Something on Channel 5 that's worth watching!
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Sep 26 2013, 06:42 PM
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Bad behaviour at Newbury Racecourse features on the Channel 5 Great Western programme at 8 o'clock tonight.
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Apr 21 2014, 07:44 AM
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Long time since we had a post in this one!
Thought some of you may enjoy seeing this. (That's me on the platform!!  )
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Apr 21 2014, 08:27 AM
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Very good Biker. Even the decent old style coaches, not even I could moan about that!
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Apr 21 2014, 08:50 AM
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The sight is even more spectacular when you look at the pictures here!
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Apr 21 2014, 09:39 AM
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Yes, it's quite incredible, they end up looking better than they did originally, though I only saw them working in the last steam years, when cleaning and maintenance wasn't at its best.
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Apr 21 2014, 09:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (On the edge @ Apr 21 2014, 10:39 AM)  Yes, it's quite incredible, they end up looking better than they did originally, though I only saw them working in the last steam years, when cleaning and maintenance wasn't at its best. Surely not before they were flogged off to the private sector!!! |
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Apr 21 2014, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Apr 21 2014, 10:45 AM) Surely not before they were flogged off to the private sector!!! I think you might have forgotten that they were built and originally operated by the private sector.... -------------------- Know your place!
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Apr 21 2014, 02:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (On the edge @ Apr 21 2014, 11:02 AM) I think you might have forgotten that they were built and originally operated by the private sector.... And the romans built our roads...... ....but back on track, err yes railways built by monoplies who exploited slave labour......something to be proud of........ |
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Apr 21 2014, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Apr 21 2014, 03:47 PM) And the romans built our roads...... ....but back on track, err yes railways built by monoplies who exploited slave labour......something to be proud of........ Your lack of knowledge excels as usual. The railways were built be separate companies - the big 5 monopolies followed later! |
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Apr 21 2014, 03:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (MontyPython @ Apr 21 2014, 04:16 PM) Your lack of knowledge excels as usual. The railways were built be separate companies - the big 5 monopolies followed later! Yes, thank you but I think I'm fully up to speed re the history of the railways in this country. They may well have been separate companies but once the rights had been granted to a route, all other rail company's were barred to that route or had to pay ridiculous overrunning charges. the local MSWJ a case in point. |
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Apr 21 2014, 06:04 PM
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It kept the Irish employed; hence the various family names we have in Newbury.
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Apr 21 2014, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Apr 21 2014, 04:37 PM) Yes, thank you but I think I'm fully up to speed re the history of the railways in this country. They may well have been separate companies but once the rights had been granted to a route, all other rail company's were barred to that route or had to pay ridiculous overrunning charges. the local MSWJ a case in point. ...or not as the LBSC found out at Havant. -------------------- Know your place!
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Apr 22 2014, 07:38 AM
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QUOTE (Andy Capp @ Apr 21 2014, 07:04 PM) It kept the Irish employed; hence the various family names we have in Newbury. As did the canals before them. One of the worst things about it all is that so much of their sacrifices and endeavors were unrespected and destroyed by closing many routes that would now be priceless in alleviating congestion and delays. The fruits of their labour were not preserved in case they were needed in the future, they were destroyed for ever. The prime example of this being the Great Central. A continental loading guage, high speed route from London to the Midlands and the North, closed by Beeching as superfluous to requirements and now we propose HS2!! |
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Apr 22 2014, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Apr 22 2014, 08:38 AM) As did the canals before them. One of the worst things about it all is that so much of their sacrifices and endeavors were unrespected and destroyed by closing many routes that would now be priceless in alleviating congestion and delays. The fruits of their labour were not preserved in case they were needed in the future, they were destroyed for ever. The prime example of this being the Great Central. A continental loading guage, high speed route from London to the Midlands and the North, closed by Beeching as superfluous to requirements and now we propose HS2!! Quite agree, didn't they actually start digging the channel tunnel as part of Watkins s 'Great Central' vision? -------------------- Know your place!
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Apr 22 2014, 12:03 PM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Apr 22 2014, 08:38 AM) As did the canals before them. One of the worst things about it all is that so much of their sacrifices and endeavors were unrespected and destroyed by closing many routes that would now be priceless in alleviating congestion and delays. The fruits of their labour were not preserved in case they were needed in the future, they were destroyed for ever. The prime example of this being the Great Central. A continental loading guage, high speed route from London to the Midlands and the North, closed by Beeching as superfluous to requirements and now we propose HS2!! This is a problem when you have short term goals to achieve, that and getting a glorified bean counter in to manage the changes. |
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