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There is a prototype for everything….

You thought that brown plastic rerailer was unrealistic?  (Photo, source unknown).

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“Looks like the junior/senior members have been operating again….”

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Meanwhile, back in Earlswood….

From the Surrey Mirror:   Train passengers angry at having to wade through ankle-deep water Passengers were forced to wade through ankle-deep water after heavy rain swamped a train station underpass.  Dozens of people were left without any alternative after getting … Continue reading

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And even better….

From the China Daily, 14 November…. Toilet walls net complaints A men’s bathroom at the Suzhou Railway Station has been the target of a host of complaints because it uses transparent glass walls, people.com.cn reported on Wednesday.  The station’s property … Continue reading

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Train runs late after one hits boar

From the China Daily, 13 November…. A train on the Quanzhou to Jinjiang line was held up for more than an hour after hitting a wild boar on Monday evening.  The incident created multiple delays on the line with seven … Continue reading

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Extreme ‘ERIC’?

With all the Norfolk and Southern heritage livery units in place. (Photo N&S). I’m still waiting for the Lehigh Valley heritage unit to come out in ‘N’ – then I may be tempted by a modern diesel. Perhaps we could … Continue reading

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Track cleaner idea?

One to keep you amused as I jet off for a couple of week’s work in Beijing….. Well, it’s different!  (Click to enlarge)

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