if you had your own train…
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dundarach said:
can't see why not, given the right paperwork etc. as what about preserved locos eg A4's running on the mainlines...
That's what I'm thinking. A commuter coach might convert into a rather nice rolling motorhome, better than a regular one in some ways because none of your precious ornaments would be thrown around after hitting a bump, and of course you can empty your sewage en route like they do on regular trains. Smashing! Not sure of the diesel costs but you might be able to bin the original engine and stick in a more efficient car unit, given that speed won't be a priority.I'd want something a bit more luxurious than the one shown above though. Out of interest though Davel were there any restrictions on use?
This sounds like excellent list making material 
However where would you park it?
Wonder what insurance you need?
It'd be bloody stressful knowing that you've a window of a minutes before the express carves you up
Fuel facts n figures: http://www.alkrug.vcn.com/rrfacts/fueluse.htm
However where would you park it?
Wonder what insurance you need?
It'd be bloody stressful knowing that you've a window of a minutes before the express carves you up
Fuel facts n figures: http://www.alkrug.vcn.com/rrfacts/fueluse.htm
Some interesting possibilities here,
http://www.sterlingrail.com/classifieds/classified...
in the US unfortunately but I'm thinking British carriages aren't just thrown away. Or are they?
http://www.sterlingrail.com/classifieds/classified...
in the US unfortunately but I'm thinking British carriages aren't just thrown away. Or are they?
dundarach said:
It's hardly a surprise he can't sell the house, its not even as if the locomotives are in a good condition!dundarach said:
That restored one looks lovely but the scabbier looking twin-car set might be a good option with a lick o' paint, some choice interior decor and of course a lot of curtains. Which is where Granny comes in. Fitz666 said:
A mate of mine is part of the Ribble Valley folk and he has his own train.
I remember we were talking about him bringing it up to Scotland and I think he said it was about £7 per mile to use the Network Rail system, and that was about 10 years ago....
That sounds outlandish enough to be true and would certainly explain the lack of folk attempting this lifestyle. I remember we were talking about him bringing it up to Scotland and I think he said it was about £7 per mile to use the Network Rail system, and that was about 10 years ago....
The answer to the OPs question is probably in here http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/upload/pdf/387_cm.pdf
I think the basic answer is that access to the national rail network is available, however its not cheap, and you also need a very large contingency fund because if you break down the charges for blocking a line are very high!
I think the basic answer is that access to the national rail network is available, however its not cheap, and you also need a very large contingency fund because if you break down the charges for blocking a line are very high!
Chrisgr31 said:
The answer to the OPs question is probably in here http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/upload/pdf/387_cm.pdf
I think the basic answer is that access to the national rail network is available, however its not cheap, and you also need a very large contingency fund because if you break down the charges for blocking a line are very high!
This is for business users of course, I imagine there must be a separate document for casual layabouts such as myself. I think the basic answer is that access to the national rail network is available, however its not cheap, and you also need a very large contingency fund because if you break down the charges for blocking a line are very high!
Blackpuddin said:
This is for business users of course, I imagine there must be a separate document for casual layabouts such as myself.
Nope - you would be treated in exactly the same way as the railtour operators are - The access charges would be the major cost, and the availability of 'paths' on the network, particularly on the busiest trunk routes
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