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« on: August 23, 2010, 17:12:03 »
Don't even think we've cleared platform 1 and we are being backed up due to a severe technical problem at the front of the train

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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 17:27:22 »
Apparently the speedo was stuck on 75 even when at a stop at signals
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2010, 18:18:07 »
I'm glad I'm doing the journey the other way round then. Smiley. I'm sure our trains will pass at some point, assuming you eventually got on your way...I've made it as far as Swindon so far..
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2010, 18:28:02 »
Were just getting into Swindon now

Might concern you somewhat for getting home wednesday night
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Actually this works out better for me as it stops at nailsea - would have been on it except there were no advance tickets available for it when I booked
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2010, 19:21:56 »
There you go then FA.

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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2010, 20:25:21 »
Quote from: FallenAngel on August 23, 2010, 18:28:02
Might concern you somewhat for getting home wednesday night
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Oh dear.. I hadn't thought of that...
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