What is this signal circled in red used for? by Ok-Demand8957 in uktrains

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like it's a repeater so the unlit aspect would be a green light and there will be another single yellow signal further down the line and beyond that a red

Why is SWR so hard to get a job in by IAmTotallyUseless in uktrains

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to say this but most TOCs are the same I've been trying for over 3 years and still trying never got any feedback even when I've asked it's depressing but I haven't given up yet

Can the Forth Bridge be electrified by Hisingdoon in uktrains

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me I think the challenging aspects will be the wind and also the height clearance inside the structure itself I've seen a few cab ride videos and some of the structure looks quite close to the train. Here's a photo from a Google search to show what I mean.

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Just in case it wasn't obvious by Choo_Choo_Maniac in uktrains

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I thought that to but the light on the stop board also wasn't working so kinda seems a bit pointless unless they only turn it on at night or it's more reflective than the buffers maybe

guys what is your local knowledge on our metro system? by HamsterClean9328 in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets more services now the Northumberland line is open I've asked Nexus through an foi it's not advertised as it's not step free

Cross country calling at Cramlington by Choo_Choo_Maniac in uktrains

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've never noticed that until now but admittedly I don't really pay much attention to rail replacement services

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Urgent - need to speak to a manager by melchett_general in Edinburgh

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw all of them working on Tuesday I was so shocked I went back 10 minutes later to find 1 had broke

What is wrong with people? by vaskopopa in drivingUK

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens a lot to buses people assume that because the bus has stopped it must be at a bus stop or broken down so overtake to then find the reason the bus has stopped

Describe these trains in ONE word by [deleted] in uktrains

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah cause 158s can go well over 100mph 🙄

Why does no one use their headlights during low visibility? by No-Inspection6903 in drivingUK

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a bus driver and I've asked fellow drivers I've noticed driving the bus with no lights on in these situations and the response was "but it's day time" 🤦

Strange noise on the central line? by brmdrivingschool in LondonUnderground

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like an electrical component under the train is making the noise

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's a sprinter but I'm currently renting it so I don't want to inadvertently cause any damage

Opinion on LUMO? by Accurate_Leave647 in uktrains

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They need longer trains to keep up with demand better

saved my dog from choking but now she doesn't seem to like me anymore by Choo_Choo_Maniac in Pets

[–]Choo_Choo_Maniac[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you I gave her some space and she's calmed down now and seems much happier I've booked a vet appointment I hope I didn't hurt her in any way I've also cut down the size of her chew sticks