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  British Rail Class 404 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Class 404 4Cor, no. 11179 from set 3131, at the National Railway Museum, York on 3rd June 2004.
The 4Cor type units survived long enough in British Rail ownership to be allocated TOPS Class 401.
Thereafter, the underframes of a number of carriages were reused by the engineering department as long welded rail carriers and crane runners.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Rail_Class_404   (1150 words)

  
 British Rail Class 488 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The British Rail Class 488 are unpowered electric multiple unit trailer sets, converted from Mark 2F coaches for the Gatwick Express service from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport.
The two-car units are classified as Class 488/2 and are numbered in the range 8201-8210, whilst the three-car sets are Class 488/3 and are numbered 8301-8319.
From 2000 onwards, new trains in the form of Class 460 units were introduced to replace the old stock.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Rail_Class_488   (896 words)

  
 The Great Boer War, by Arthur Conan Doyle : Arthur's Classic Novels
British statesmen felt that their commitments were very heavy in every part of the world, and the South African annexations had always been a doubtful value and an undoubted trouble.
In the first place, many of the British were British South Africans, who knew that in the neighbouring countries which gave them birth the most liberal possible institutions had been given to the kinsmen of these very Boers who were refusing them the management of their own drains and water supply.
On the one hand, the British Government disowned Jameson entirely, and did all it could to discourage the rising; on the other, the President had the raiders in his keeping at Pretoria, and let it be understood that their fate depended upon the behaviour of the Uitlanders.
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 1942 Quiz Book on Railroads and Railroading   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The first road of rails in the United States is said to have been a short inclined track used as early as 1795 to convey brick and other clay produce from kilns on Beacon Hill, Boston, to a street below.
From 23 miles of completed railroad in 1830, the railway mileage of the United States increased to 2,818 miles in 1840; 9,021 miles in 1850; 30,626 miles in 1860; 52,922 miles in 1870; 93,296 miles in 1880; 163,597 miles in 1890; 193,346 miles in 1900; 240,439 miles in 1910; and 252,845 miles in 1920.
Mileage of all track increased from 115,647 miles in 1880 to 199,875 miles in 1890; to 258,784 miles in 1900; to 351,767 miles in 1910; to 406,579 miles in 1920, to 429,883 miles in 1930, and declined to 405,975 miles at the beginning of 1941.
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 by Vince Morabito, Defendant Class Actions And The Right To Opt Out: Lessons For Canada From The United States, 14 Duke ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Third, class actions serve efficiency and justice by ensuring that actual and potential wrongdoers modify their behaviour to take full account of the harm they are causing, or might cause, to the public [the behavior modification goal].
The class suit was an invention of equity to enable it to proceed to a decree in suits where the number of those interested in the subject of the litigation is so great that their joinder as parties in conformity to the usual rules of procedure is impracticable.
If the class judgment is in favor of the defendant, the former class members are not bound by this result as the defendant is not allowed to invoke the doctrine against them.
www.law.duke.edu /journals/djcil/articles/DJCIL14P197.HTM   (14534 words)

  
 Class Room
The British Rail Class 41 diesel locomotives were built by the North British Locomotive Company in 1957.
These locomotives were not as successful as their production cousins in Class 42, and all were withdrawn by the end of the 1960s.
Like most NBL designs, these locomotives were not very successful, and were withdrawn before their Class 42 sisters, themselves doomed to a short life because of the decision to standardise on diesel-electric transmission for mainline locomotives.
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 A HimiIayan Loop Line
At the time of writing there are twenty-seven engines of the fourteen tons type, one weighing twelve tons, and one weighing twenty-eight tons.
There are two rail motors which seat fourteen passengers.
First-class carriages are 13 ft. long, 6 ft. wide, and 7-1/2 ft. from rail level to roof.
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The physical presence of a rail line is more likely to attract new riders including visitors than a bus route, and the new Circulator system will be better suited for the many visitors and people attending conventions.
While rail watchers in LA attack local radio newscasters for focusing on MetroLink grade crossing accidents, they criticize MetroLink itself for feeble publicity efforts and lack of preparedness (no station has more than three ticket machines, and there were initially no alternative ways of selling tickets).
Apparently the 6051 performed beyond expectations for a restored unit, and after some initial rework to bring it up to SP standards and repair some problems with electrical and air systems the unit was lashed to a northbound freight as a helper unit and worked flawlessly on the entire trip.
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 Germany -  General Information for travels in Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
RAIL: Train/ferry routes from London are from London Victoria via Dover and Ostend, or London Liverpool Street to Hook of Holland via Harwich.
Rail passes: The following is a selection of rail passes available on German railways.
They also entitle holders to a discount of 25% on rail travel in the country of origin or in all countries which comply with the system.
hiddentrails.com /europe/germany/general.htm   (7120 words)

  
 British Gymnastics Member Forums - The Games
We then get to see a range of no skill whatsoever ranging from just about landing a very poorly performed somi to poor old Mel smashing her face in on the end rail frame pads.
It was evident from the training sessions broadcast that none of the girls were capable of performing such a move confidently or consitantly yet they were allowed to endanger their own lives by performing the somis with no safety precautions live.
I consider myself to be fairly strict on learning new moves to ensure I do not rush the performer and injure them.
www.british-gymnastics.org /memberforum/showthread.php?t=404   (1085 words)

  
 Islington: Communications | British History Online
After the opening of the London and Birmingham Railway in 1838 transhipment helped to maintain the tonnage carried by water, particularly coal for the gasworks and timber, and to defeat schemes in 1850s and 1880s to convert the canal to a railway.
In 1929 the Regent's and Grand Junction canals joined in a new Grand Union Canal Co., which was transferred to the British Transport Commission in 1948.
The Highbury branch of the Northern line, transferred to British Rail in 1976, and London Transport's Northern and Piccadilly lines, linked most parts with the City or the west end, and from 1968 the Victoria line (fn.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=7111   (3384 words)

  
 The Locomotives see at the Longsight Railway Depot
In the 164 years that a rail line has run through the Longsight District, you can imagine that a wide variety of locomotives have pulled passenger and freight trains along that lines.
He brought an end to this by introducing a standardization programme that by 1938 reduced the number of locomotive types from 404 to 132.
Stanier built numerous and highly successful Class 5 4-6-0 mixed traffic locomotives, (known as Black 5s), which later formed the basis for a standard British Railways design.
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 Hot News!
ECP brakes are applied uniformly and virtually instantaneously on every rail car throughout the train, rather than sequentially from one rail car to the next as is done with current air brake technology, Boardman explained.
Increased rail system safety, reliability, and efficiency could also produce rural economic benefits such as increased farm income, increased economic development, and less burden on the rural road network." Those feelings were echoed by supporters of the project.
The investigation further concluded that the light rail vehicle was operated in compliance with all operating rules and procedures and that traffic signals at the intersection where the accident occurred were working as intended.
railpace.com /hotnews   (17465 words)

  
 Penguin Classics | Classics Teachers' Guides
A messenger tells her that the British Army is advancing toward Dover.
In the sixteenth century the chronicler Raphael Holinshed adopted the story from Geoffrey and inserted it into his The Chronicles of England, Scotlande and Irelande, as did Edmund Spenser in The Faerie Queene and John Higgins in A Mirror for Magistrates, all of which have been suggested as probable sources for King Lear.
Students can research each period (Old English, 449-1100; Middle English, 1100-1500; and Modern English, 1500-present) and present their findings to the class, providing examples of words that were added to the language.
us.penguinclassics.com /static/cs/us/10/nf/teachersguides/kinglear.html   (7966 words)

  
 Greece 'n Italy Pass
Experience two of the most popular countries of the Mediterranean on the one convenient rail pass.
The cradle of civilization, Greece and Italy, offer the visitor warm climates, magnificent and varied cuisines, stunning vistas and historic architecture all within easy reach by train.
Unlimited travel on the national rail networks of Greece and Italy.
www.railplus.com.au /europe_by_rail/greece_italy.cfm   (357 words)

  
 Irish Ferries - Ship & Rail Fares From Dublin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Travelling by sea and rail means total flexibility to plan you journey.
With up to 6 sailings a day and rail connections to 2,400 stations in Britain it couldn't be more convenient.
Above are the add on fares for journeys from rail stations in Ireland to Dublin Ferryport.
www.irishferries.com /trains_dublin.shtml   (423 words)

  
 Euro Railways: Eurail Select Passes
Lost or stolen passes may be protected with the purchase of a Rail Protection Pass
Residents of Europe, former Russian Federation, Turkey, Morocco, Algeria or Tunisia are not eligible to purchase nor to use the France ’n Spain Pass.
What you will receive: Refund one day of the cost of your Railpass for each day of use of point to point ticket or the cost of the point-to-point tickets, whichever is lower.
www.eurorailways.com /rail/mcp/eurail/slt.htm   (653 words)

  
 General travel info for Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
RAIL: There are direct trains between Madrid–Paris and Madrid–Lisbon, as well as Barcelona–Paris, Barcelona–Zürich–Milan and Barcelona–Geneva.
The pass is available in 19 European countries, but must be bought in the country of residence for which a valid passport or other form of ID has to be shown.
Also available from Rail Europe, the Inter-Rail Pass allows up to 50% reductions for 2nd class rail travel in 29 countries; the pass is now also available for those aged over 26 (though they pay approximately 40% more than those aged under 26).
hiddentrails.com /europe/spain/general.htm   (3398 words)

  
 Kennecott Utah Copper, Electric and Diesel-Electric Locomotives
KCC 2 and 3 were originally painted solid yellow; KCC 3 was painted red, white, and blue in 1976 to commemorate America's bicentennial, repainted to standard Ore Haulage colors of green with yellow trim.
KCC 101 was renumbered to BC Rail 736; in national lease service as Helm Leasing (HLCX) 6204 (1st).
KCC 102 was renumbered to BC Rail 737; in national lease service as Helm Leasing (HLCX) 6205.
utahrails.net /bingham/kcc-diesel-elec-loco.php   (4569 words)

  
 Railpass.com
Unlimited rail travel for 4-10 days within 2 months.
Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change.
Please note that this rail pass may take a few additional days for delivery.
www.railpass.com /new/passes/pass/francenspain.asp   (203 words)

  
 NS Railway Companies
The only mention of this railway (that I know of) is a few words — "The iron mine was situated three miles south of this location and ore transported in trucks drawn by horses on a railway with rails of maple wood." — on a bronze plaque at Clementsport.
In 1919, a group of financiers and a syndicate of British industrialists, headed by a Montreal entrepreneur, Roy M. Wolvin, began the takeover of Dominion Steel.
This railway never reached the stage of having an Act of Incorporation passed by the Legislature (at least not under that name) but fairly extensive planning work was done during the first few years of the twentieth century.
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 British Travel - Brit Rail
Seniors: Senior passes are available to passengers aged 60+ years, for travel in First Class
Youth: Youth passes are available to passengers aged 16-25 years inclusive, for travel in Standard Class
You can purchase your BritRail passes before you depart Australia from us at British Travel.
www.britishtravel.com.au /brit-rail   (291 words)

  
 FTAS News Archives
As mentioned in C, five schools are directly on the trail (including the West Falls Church spur) and several more are a few blocks away.
In 1814, according to local historian Winslow Hatch (Old Roads and New Insights, 1985) the Declaration of Independence was hidden from the invading British army in a mill near the mouth of Pimmit Run.
It would be best if we could do this by early April, as the BOS may take further action on the FCCT later that month.
www.fairfaxtrails.org /news/1st2000news.html   (7116 words)

  
 French Canada with Niagara Falls tour, Canada travel, Canada tours, escorted canada tours, travel to Canada, tours of ...
Enjoy charming French Canada, including the St. Lawrence Seaway and a scenic rail ride from Quebec City to Montreal on this nine-day vacation.
This evening enjoy our dinner outing, which includes a visit to the top of the 1,815-foot CN TOWER for great views of the city’s harbor and skyline.
Old Quebec, until the British victory of 1759, was the center of New France and today is a World Heritage Site.
www.escortedcanadatours.com /Firstclass/frenchcanadawithniagarafalls.htm   (1106 words)

  
 Railway Collectors' Journal reporting Railwayana Auctions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Ex GCR Class 11E 4-4-0 Loco 443 - later BR 62654 - 56" long £8300
230 Numberplate 30452 ex SR N15 Class 4-6-0 "SIR MELIAGRANCE".
Ex SECR (E) class 163 / SR1163 £270
www.prorail.co.uk /auctions/gwra/gwra0503.htm   (4498 words)

  
 Fairfax Trails And Streams   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The triangular route goes south along the Fairfax Cross County Trail three miles, then follows the W&OD to Reston, and returns by the Rails to River trail.
It is a great introduction to the Cross-County Trail and a beautiful three hour hike.
She asked that we give her a guided tour of the Fairfax Cross-County Trail in that district (Little Difficult Run/Lawyers Road to Route 7), and/or the Difficult Run Loop (Rails to River trail Colvin Run Mill to W&OD, down W&OD to Tamarack Park, return via FCCT).
www.fairfaxtrails.org /2000news.html   (15031 words)

  
 Bicycle Trader Classifieds
British racing green, original tires, rack 21" mint condition.
New Onza rip and rail kevlar tires $18-lots of 'em!
Classic blue w/ white panels, red pinstripes and fancy decals.
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 Auction Display List
Pacific Rail News/Rail News Aug. 1985 to Dec. 1993 $ 5
Pacific Rail New/Rail News Jan. 1994 to Aug. 1999 $ 5
Rail Bolt Wrench, Adlake BO Lantern $ 17.5
www.maurerail.com /asp/auctionlist.asp?iano=377   (3493 words)

  
 Bicycle Trader Classifieds
100 USED BICYCLES, American Middleweight & Balloon-tire cruisers, British 3spds, Schwinn 5 spds and upright 10 spds, Japanese 12spd Sport-Touring, Hybrids, Mountain bikes, $99-$299.
Hubs, rims, gears, brakes, etc. If you are looking for top quality pieces for period British lightweights (remember they were often fitted with French & Italian equipment) contact Alexander Von Tutschek.
AND MORE REGISTRATION $25 includes program, map and admission to all events (fab T-shirt if reg'd by March 1) please make checks payable to M. McGettigan/627 S. 27th St. Phila.
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