| Travelling to see an old train - why not travel there on a current train? Posted by grahame at 13:15, 20th November 2025 |     |
From a public enthusiast's group
Hi, I understand that the hst will no longer be in service very soon. My 10yr old son is desperate to see it before this happens, I was wondering where I could take him? I live in the West Midlands so does this mean a long car journey? Many thanks
What can we do to help people who write like this think of the rail (or
Edit note: Typo corrected, for clarity. CfN.
| Re: Travelling to see an old train - why not travel there on a current train? Posted by Mark A at 13:29, 20th November 2025 | |
Competition between Birmingham and Exeter so that there's a fares setter alternative to Crosscountry?
Mark
| Re: Travelling to see an old train - why not travel there on a current train? Posted by broadgage at 12:25, 2nd January 2026 | |
Because the train service is provided by IETs.
Often shorter, and no reservations when short formed.
No buffet. Uncomfortable seating.
| Re: Travelling to see an old train - why not travel there on a current train? Posted by rogerw at 12:47, 2nd January 2026 | |
Competition between Birmingham and Exeter so that there's a fares setter alternative to Crosscountry?
Mark
Mark
Split ticket at Cheltenham can save a significant sum
