>>5294
Would agree

To add some sort of joined up thinking between TOCs, Rosco's, and infrastructure is needed (ideally through nationalistion). Atm, basic things like application of traction held are a massive ballache because all three have to organise and agree amongst themselves.

In realms of fascination, wondrous gleams,
Resides a mind, attuned to vibrant trains.
With passion's fire, a love that brightly beams,
Autistic spirit thrives, where knowledge reigns.

The rhythm of the tracks, a joyful beat,
As timetables are etched in memory's keep.
Each train and bus, a tale that's bittersweet,
Unveiling worlds, in journeys vast and deep.

In vivid focus, details come alive,
From engine's hum to tracks' melodic sway.
With dedication, schedules they revive,
A symphony of routes, both night and day.

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>>5294

"Great British Railways" intends to implement the recommendations of the Grant-Schapps report, but stops short of full renationalisation (which the Conservative government are trying their hardest to rule out). By all accounts the government seems to have lost interest in actually going ahead with "Great British Railways" and the GBR "transition team" have produced very little other than buzzword-laden LinkedIn posts.
https://gbrtt.co.uk/

Hard to say from a mangled thumbnail, but the first one I thought of was the Seibu 5000 "Red Arrow".

This is the Anville Town train station in Pokemon Black and White.

I really like this train, and want to know more about what inspired it.

From what I can tell of this...

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Anville_Town

... they are all Japanese. Yeah, big whoop of surprise. The game is Japanese, after all.

My guess is that they are based on Japan Rail types.

>>6151
That's a big guy

Pass

Smash

>>6121
>>6118
Really? My reverse image search put it south of the border. Coatzacoalcos, Mexico to be exact. Though the owner is in Mobile, AL.
18.126338364907383, -94.41886734532261

>>6142
That could be the Mexican end of it. That operation runs from Mobile to Mexico in either case.

Troon before the fire (and also before Class 380s took over the Ayrshire coast).

You expect North Jersey scum to act civilized?

>>6114
Welcome Evan, don't be a jerk :3

>>6102
Hey, if it works for you, go for it. I wouldn't personally recommend going to a Class 1, but I don't know your specific situation. If nothing else, you can get your card and use that to move to a shortline with a better work/life balance if you want.

You are going to get a derailment eventually, and there's a pretty damn good chance that there is nothing you could possibly do to prevent it, especially if you work any industry spurs with shitty track. I've had about a dozen in just over two years now, and I couldn't have prevented any one of them.

>>6102
Working the board sucks so much I just can't even fathom doing it anymore. It basically made me an alcoholic. I don't think I bought groceries for my first three years working on the railroad because of it. I either ate gas station food or drank at bars/restaurants.

>>6108
Very true. Every time I've worked the board, I've bought more fast food than I ever have before because wtf else are you supposed to do when you get a call at 0230 for a job that starts in a couple of hours? Better leave a little early so you can hit up that breakfast joint on the way in...

Asking to get robbed.

>>6046
>>6088
Fear mongering at its finest. I bet you won't even go to the mailbox without being strapped.

>>6089
If i lived in Chicago i wouldn't. At least have a car, criminals love public transport for whatever reason

>>6039
I suppose it's UIC loading gauge so 3,15 m outside width.

test

I think i'd rather ride the trans-siberian. Though i'm sure a great service is provided in the orient, if you have the time and money, go for it!

Its a lock for a switch arm.

>>6073
It latches a switch handle down. You press down on the right pedal looking part with your foot to unlatch it. The circular hole on it towards the cthe is so you can keep the switch locked.

Thirding the switch lock mechanism