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	Rail transport in Great Britain - Article from FactBug.org - the fast Wikipedia mirror site
		Fragonset Railways, a spot-hire company with a stock of Class 08 shunting locomotives, and Class 31, Class 33, Class 45, Class 47, Class 56, Class 73 and Class 86 main line locomotives.
		UK railways are run at arm's length from the government, through two government organisations, both of which have statutory powers under various Acts of Parliament (such as the Railways Act 1993, the Competition Act 1998 and the Transport Act 2000), and both of which receive Directions and Guidance from the Secretaries of State for Transport.
		Most UK railway stations date from the Victorian era and are located on the edge of town centres.
	www.factbug.org /cgi-bin/a.cgi?a=4384 (2545 words)

	Informat.io on British Rail Class 73
		This locomotive was on loan from Fragonset Railways, and has since returned to main-line service.
		FM Rail (previously Fragonset Railways) bought several redundant locomotives from EWS.
		It has been repainted in Fragonset's fl freight livery, and is expected to be used on empty coaching stock moves associated with charter trains.
	www.informat.io /?title=british-rail-class-73 (1365 words)

	Branch Line Bulletin number 74
		To me, the railway industry is a fascinating subject, that has as many twists and turns in it as a Hitchcock thriller.
		For quite a number of years, I've thought that the Fylde was in danger of becoming a railway backwater.
		Fragonset have six Class 31's suitable for the trains - the locomotives are fitted with a control to allow the driver to activate the fire extinguishers in the rear engine from the front one, in case of an emergency.
	www.bafrua.connectfree.co.uk /bull74.htm (1864 words)

	Preserved Diesels - News & Updates
		Fragonset has launched a service called 'Partsales' which is aimed at supplying locomotive owners with spare parts for their vehicles.
		West Somerset Railway based 25173 is receiving a new coat of two tone green prior to the installation of its overhauled turbo.
		The Nene Valley Railway is holding a three day diesel gala on October 8-10 which is hoped to feature the debut of 56057 along with the resident locos and DMU in action.
	www.preserved-diesels.co.uk /news/2004.htm (12039 words)

	Railways and the RAF - Part 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In 1931 the London Midland and Scottish Railway Royal Scot 4-6-0 express locomotive No.6159 became the first locomotive to carry a name associated with military aeronautics; it was named 'The Royal Air Force' and ran until November 1962.
		British Railways withdrew them by September 1964 and sole survivor 5080 Defiant is owned by the Birmingham Railway Museum, Tyseley and currently on loan to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton Road, pending an overhaul.
		Private locomotive hire company Fragonset Railways operate another Class 33 named 'Swordfish', complete with plaque bearing the silhouette of the torpedo bomber of that name; this engine returned to its former stamping-ground on the old Southern Region in 2003.
	www.rafmuseum.org.uk /cosford/exhibitions/loco_plates/railways_raf2.cfm (368 words)

	Picture of Wensleydale Railway NENTA railtour 25th September 2004, Leyburn - Free Pictures - FreeFoto.Com
		Picture of Wensleydale Railway NENTA railtour 25th September 2004, Leyburn - Free Pictures - FreeFoto.Com
		On the 25th September 2004 NENTA railtours ran the first through train from the mainline for over 10 years.
		Fragonset Railways 47703 and 47832 hauled the special train from Norwich to Redmire and return.
	www.freefoto.com /preview.jsp?id=26-09-9 (91 words)

	Charlie's Rail Picture miscellany (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Fragonset locomotive 47 712 spent some time in the centre sidings at Stockport station this week, presumably having become a failure at some stage.
		Fragonset Railways turned out 47 488, in sparkling condition, for train 1H28, 15.16 Birmingham International to Manchester, seen in these two views standing at Stafford and, below, pulling smokily away.
		Still at Stafford, here is train 1O14, 15.10 Liverpool to Poole, in charge of another Fragonset locomotive, 47 703, painted in the company's standard livery based on the post-war LMS railway livery and carrying another version of the Fragonset crest.
	www.page27.co.uk /news (474 words)

	British Rail Class 31 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The locomotive is preserved at the Midland Railway Butterley, but is currently on loan to the Nene Valley Railway.
		This locomotive is owned by Fragonset Railways, but hired to Wessex Trains to haul trains from Bristol to Brighton and Weymouth.
		The locomotives were purchased from Fragonset, and overhauled at their Derby workshops.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Rail_Class_31 (1130 words)

	HSE grants exemptions to heritage/charter train 'slam-door' ...
		This means that, in addition to considering existing safety risks and requirements, HSE can also take into account, for instance, practicalities, costs, possible disruption to services, severe overcrowding, the transfer of risk to other modes of transport and the possible introduction of new risks.
		After a separate application and consultation, HSE has also granted short-term exemptions, subject to conditions, to Dartmoor Railway Ltd until 12 August 2005 in respect of their Mark I rolling stock operations on their own infrastructure.
		HSE is in discussion with Dartmoor Railway concerning longer-term exemption on a basis commensurate with the exemptions granted to the other heritage/charter train companies.
	www.hse.gov.uk /press/2005/e05063.htm (657 words)

	RAIL EXPRESS Modeller - Diesel and Electric Era Modelling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Fragonset Railways joins with Merlin Rail to form FM Rail
		DERBY, 22/01/05: Rail operator Merlin Rail has teamed up with traction and rolling stock provider Fragonset Railways to form FM Rail.
		Two more platforms are to be provided in a multi-million pound upgrade which sees the platforms re-instated following their removal during rationalisation in 1990.
	home.btconnect.com /railexpress/re105news.html (401 words)

	BIRG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With the withdrawal of steam by 1965, Barnstaple Junction received a Class 08 diesel shunter and this loco was often used to shunt Torrington yard.
		The class 08 shunter is the largest class of diesel locomotive on British Railways.
		These locomotives spent virtually their entire careers based on the Southern Region, although from 1972 to 1977 they worked from Exeter to Barnstaple and during the 1980's could be seen as far and wide as Plymouth, Cardiff and Manchester.
	www.bidefordrail.co.uk /birg_diesel.htm (1085 words)

	Rail Safety and Standards Board - Rail Industry Contacts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		These are groups either run by or for members of the general public who use Britain’s railways.
		These are organisations which have a supervisory and regulatory role over the railway industry.
		These are independent bodies which are concerned with various aspects of the railways in Britain, often through the bringing together of shared interests.
	www.rssb.co.uk /raillinks.asp (380 words)

	DPS - Other Preserved Deltics
		In April 2000, it was announced that D9000 had joined the Fragonset Railways operational fleet, although remaining in the ownership of DNLL.
		The loco made her passenger debut under the Fragonset banner on September 9th 2000, with a successful outing from Carnforth to Scarborough and return, and operated a number of charters whilst operating under Fragonset.
		The completed loco was unveiled to the railway press at a launch on September 7th 1999, and carried a modified version of Porterbrook colours.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /theblackwatch/others.htm (722 words)

	Norfolk Railway Society: News archive June 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		To the surprise of some, the North Norfolk Railway is to contribute £10,000 towards the restoration.
		However the railway is at pains to point out that the donation will be made only in 2006-7, and will offset steaming charges for the engine when it appears on the NNR.
		This year NENTA trips are being operated by Merlin Rail, with traction provided by Fragonset Railways, and the Canterbury and Romney Explorer on May 15 was to have been the first Merlin-operated tour over Mid-Norfolk metals.
	www.norfolkrailwaysociety.org.uk /news_jun04.html (2901 words)

	About Fragonset (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Fragonset is the UK’s leading independent supplier of
		Fragonset Railways has changed the face of traction and rolling stock hire since the privatisation of Britain's railways.
		You're guaranteed a professional and enthusiastic service with us at Fragonset Railways.
	www.fragonset.co.uk /about_fragonset.htm (166 words)

	Fragonset --- Duncans Model Trains - Hornby Trains Sets, Trains, Locomotives, Coaches, Freight, Live Steam, Power and ...
		Fragonset --- Duncans Model Trains - Hornby Trains Sets, Trains, Locomotives, Coaches, Freight, Live Steam, Power and Control, Track and Accessories.
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		You will be required to reinput all details each time you make a payment and may use a different card to make different payments if you wish.
	www.duncansmodeltrains.co.uk /prodtype.asp?strParents=250,319&CAT_ID=178&numRecordPosition=1 (135 words)

	Fragonset Railways (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Class 31, no. 31128 Charybdis, at Bristol Temple Meads on 23rd July 2004.
		This locomotive is currently hired to Wessex Trains to operate trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Brighton or Weymouth.]] Fragonset Railways was a railway spot-hire company based at Derby, United Kingdom.
		The company merged with charter company Merlin Rail in January 2005, becoming a part of Fragonset Merlin Rail (FM Rail).
	fragonset-railways.iqnaut.net (83 words)

	33108 at Bournemouth Traincare Depot.
		This locomotive is operated by Fragonset Rail for Class 33/1 Preservation Company Ltd and is currently on lease to South West Trains.
		33108 was built by Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Company in September 1960 and started its working life numbered as D6521 in BR green with light grey roof and off white window surrounds with a 3 inch wide off white stripe along the middle of the body sides which extended round the cab fronts.
		Both locomotives now carry Fragonset allover fl livery with red stripe and full width yellow warning panel from below the cab windows.
	www.fortunecity.com /business/director/1255/33108.html (1161 words)

	HSE GRANTS EXEMPTIONS TO HERITAGE/CHARTER TRAIN 'SLAM-DOOR' OPERATIONS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Health and Safety Executive has granted exemptions to enable twelve heritage/charter train companies, and other operators of their Mark 1 rolling stock to continue to run stock without central door locking.
		HSE's decision to grant the exemptions from Railway Safety Regulations 1999 followed six weeks of open public consultation on the applications.
		The HSE looks after health and safety in nuclear installations and mines, factories, farms, hospitals and schools, offshore gas and oil installations, the safety of the gas grid and the movement of dangerous goods and substances, railway safety, and many other aspects of the protection both of workers and the public.
	www.newmaterials.com /news/3761.asp (398 words)

	Graham Farish N Class 31 Diesel 31601 Bletchley Park Fragonset Railways (371-100) \| Antics Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		BR class 31 locomotive 31601 named 'Bletchley Park Station X' to mark the role of the code breakers at Bletchley Park during WWII.
		Operated by Fragonset Railways as a 'spot hire' locomotive the model carries the Fragonset fl with red stripe livery.
		The wheels have been chemically flened to imrpove appearance while the livery details and lettering have been very clearly reproduced.
	www.railway-models.co.uk /787_1_1512409.html (201 words)

	Rail transport in Great Britain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Top speed is 200 km/h (125 mph)]] The British railway system is the oldest in the world.
		Class 47 railway locomotive, hired from Fragonset Railways, Virginia Water railway station, April 2004
		Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&D) Taff Vale Railway (TVR)
	rail-transport-in-great-britain.iqnaut.net (2547 words)

	A
		The locomotive is named after a Bristol-based solicitor who died in 2003 leaving a wide and seven children.
		EWS offered a prize of "Name a loco for a year" at the Railway Children dinner and Burges Salmon won the prize.
		The loco will be named until July 2005, after which one plate will be presented to Mr Harrington's wife and and the other will be presented to the law company.
	www.btinternet.com /~cjmarsden/A.html (521 words)

	West Somerset Railway Association
		The West Somerset Railway is extremely grateful to GB Railfreight, English Welsh & Scottish Railway Limited, Mendip Rail and Fragonset Railways for their considerable support to the Diesel Gala.
		Blue Anchor Railway Museum will also be open, as will the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust’s museum and site at Washford.
		The Railway’s principal shops at Minehead and Bishops Lydeard will both be open throughout the Gala — offering a wide range of gifts, souvenirs, books, videos etc — and shops at several of the intermediate stations will also be open.
	www.wsr.org.uk /wsra2003/sdg2004.htm (910 words)

	On The Rails: England - north of Birmingham
		The top picture shows 31452 at Brighton on 5th March 2004 in the livery of owners Fragonset Railways.
		Seen stabled at Bristol Temple Meads on 22nd August, together with three of her sister ships, is 31128 of Fragonset Railways.
		These units are on loan from the Derby-based company to Wessex Trains, mostly for use on the Heart of Wessex Line to Weymouth.
	www.thejetsetter.co.uk /ontherails3.html (709 words)

	Doncaster 150: Railway Picture Gallery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Saturday 26th July 2003 was the first day of DONCASTER PLANT 150, an event organized to celebrate Doncaster's 150 years of association with the railways.
		Left: Class 47 no 47715 "Poseidon", owned by Fragonset Railways.
		Complete comfort for the whole journey, which took 8 minutes less than the Voyager schedule.
	www.locoperformance.co.uk /edition07/pictures07.htm (475 words)

	Section Detail Page
		In 1998 Fox Transfers were commissioned to design and produce a crest for the newly formed Fragonset Railways Limited.
		The splendid beasty which you see here was the result and the transfers which we produced now adorn most of this company's ex-BR engines.
		A second design was also produced, based on the British Railways steam era second locomotive devise: this shows the Fragonset dragon in the centre portion and the title replacing the British Railways wording on the side bars.
	www.fox-transfers.co.uk /DataPages/5_FRAGONSET.htm (284 words)

	RailwayScene.co.uk Forums - 31459
		It is the first FM 31 to lose it's Fragonset Railways livery to the new FM livery.
		Most of the Fragonset fl locos are now extremely faded and scruffy.
		When I was looking at it at Llandudno I also wondered why they don't just shift the nameplates.
	www.railwayscene.co.uk /showthread.php?thread=1865 (647 words)

	Holt Model Railways - OrderForm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		To : Holt Model Railways, 100, Bishopston Rd., Bishopston, Swansea SA3 3BU
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		For Client Security No Contract with Holt Model Railways exists until items(s) have been despatched.
	www.holtmodelrailways.com /OrderForm(Manual).htm (169 words)

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