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« on: January 07, 2023, 18:13:30 »
Cycle carriages in Scotland ... really thin services in Wales.  2 cars (one with luggage, one with accessible loo) also in Wales.  Network Rail track monitor.  And now ...

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The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway (LMMR) has announced plans to convert the the bodyshell of a Class 153 single-car diesel multiple unit into a unique community café and hub at its base at Cynheidre.

The railway’s plans are for the interior of the bodyshell to be fitted out professionally as a railway-themed Community Cafe and meeting room. Once that has been completed, the railway will make it available for use as a hub by both the railway and the local community.

I'm not sure if I'm very sad or very happy about this - mixed emotions.

P.S. - does anyone have a copy of that photoshopped class 153 in "NightStar" livery at Blaeneau Ffestiniog - half sleeper and half seating - with the international service to (? Lubeck)
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« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2023, 15:25:44 »
It's on http://www.25kv.uk/fictitiousliveries.php ...
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« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2023, 15:45:38 »
Quote from: Richard Fairhurst on January 09, 2023, 15:25:44
It's on http://www.25kv.uk/fictitiousliveries.php ...

THANK YOU ... but silly me, that was Blaeneau to Paris according to the headboard.  The Lubeck carriage must have been the one from Blackpool South
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