Summer sounds quite the girl! (View Post)

Nobody chose an alternative gauge because of the disadvantage of non-interchangeability. There was a third rail for a while on some lines. Tunnels etc were a big factor too. Brunel has a nice statue … (View Post)

Broad gauge - I think it's clear (in hindsight) that a broader gauge than we have would be better. Atmospheric railway - visionary, surely. Ships - again visionary, Locomotives - you're completely ri… (View Post)

Khan seems to have not quite done anything, not quite been guilty of anything, and so far as anyone can tell just banking his salary. A remarkably smart dimwit. (View Post)

How can anyone think that Truss isn't the worst PM ever, let alone the worst recent PM? (View Post)