If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Recent Activity

Activity stream for all registered members at National Preservation.

  1. Allegheny replied to the thread Overhead DC electrification - a potential solution to the conundrum of EMUs?.

    I don't see this, the power requirement goes up as the cube of speed. At a heritage line speed of 25mph the train would take 7% of the power compared with say 60mph on the main line. I agree with the volt drop issues and the feeder point would...

    Jun 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM

  2. I. Cooper liked Selsig's post in the thread Saphos 2024.

    Blimey, what speed was that doing to coast from the end of the wires at Crewe to Llandudno junction! John

    Jun 22, 2024 at 11:29 AM

  3. hatherton hall replied to the thread Saphos 2024.

    This is turning into a nightmare for those on board. I pose the question that if the diesel is already attached on the back of the train, then reversal at Westbury is a straight forward maneuver which beggars belief why they should send it via...

    Jun 22, 2024 at 11:20 AM

  4. Western Venturer replied to the thread Saphos 2024.

    Making a London train late...

    Jun 22, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Show older items
Loading...