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Comment on Ffestiniog Round Robin valid from the Mid Cheshire line …. by Mike Battman

Mike Battman — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:35:12 +0000

I fancy doing Altrincham to Llandudno Junct; Llandudno Junct to Blaenau Ffestiniog; Down the Ffestiniog Railway to Porthmadog; then onto the Welsh Highland to Caernarfon. Unfortunately it is then motor transport to Bangor; but then back to Altrincham via the North Wales Coast and Mid Cheshire.

I’m not sure if it is possible in a day.

Comment on Ffestiniog Round Robin valid from the Mid Cheshire line …. by Community Rail Officer

Community Rail Officer — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:35 +0000

Thank you for this – it sounds like an excellent rail day out through stunning scenery and fantastic value. Useful to know what to look out for and to have the train times highlighted so we can just enjoy the day out. Much appreciated.

Comment on Lincolnshire Poacher – great fun and definitely bracing! …. by The Chairman

The Chairman — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:07:32 +0000

I’ve added a couple more “Skeggy” pictures into the post.

One of our train from the signalbox and one of the inside of the signalbox, both taken with permission.

Comment on Rail Walks in the Knutsford Area …. by The Chairman

The Chairman — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:01:27 +0000

The books have just about all gone, all 10,000 of them.

The good news is we think we’ve got funding for a reprint. Watch this space!

I’ve added a picture above of one of the last 10 left at Mobberley on its way to Hale ….

Comment on Mobberley box’s cat – RIP by The Chairman

The Chairman — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:05:15 +0000

I’ve added a picture of Cat that Eddie has lent me – above in the post.

Comment on Passenger figures show healthy increases …. by Jen

Jen — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:58:31 +0000

ATOC have released a document relating to rolling stock requirements for 2014-2019. Link here: http://www.atoc.org/clientfiles/File/ATOC%20Rolling%20Stock%20Strategy%20-%20Final_1.pdf

It’s a bit concerning how they are talking of most of the Pacers and some of the Sprinters replaced by cascades resulting from electrification projects when there are only a relatively small number of routes being electrified over the next few years and so much extra capacity needed on the network to meet these growing passenger numbers.

Comment on Mobberley’s new level crossing barrier equipment …. by The Chairman

The Chairman — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:11:54 +0000

The GSM-R mast is currently being erected about half way between Mobberley and Knutsford on the Down side.

Comment on Mobberley box’s cat – RIP by Vince Chadwick

Vince Chadwick — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:47:27 +0000

Very sad. Good to see the two moggies at The Railway pub nearby are OK, though! 20+ years is a pretty good innings for a moggie. though.

Comment on Hale’s Re-Roofing almost finished? …. by The Chairman

The Chairman — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:01:10 +0000

Work seems to have restarted on completing the roofing at Hale.

I’ve added a couple of pictures to the bottom of the above post from this morning.

Comment on Mobberley box’s cat – RIP by Andrew Malloy

Andrew Malloy — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:42:38 +0000

Oh how sad. Our cat is about 14 years old, and also suffered from weight loss last year, but had a small operation to remove a thyroid, and is now doing well. It was a worry for a while though, so I partly understand how the signalmen must be feeling. Our cat is a real part of the family, even now we have a 2 year old boy. I’m sure the signalmen also feel that a small part of their family has been lost.