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« Reply #75 on: September 28, 2012, 07:42:24 »
Looks like I have 6 seats to myself lol .... Come on someone must want them!!?? Chris I take it your catching the train to Bristol?
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« Reply #76 on: September 28, 2012, 08:00:02 »
Had I been in Bristol I would have gladly snapped up one of your tickets relex. But I'm currently residing in the Somerset boonies and I am unable to get to Temple Meads for 0900. I'd suggest taking your spare tickets along as there may be folk on the day after a trip.
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« Reply #77 on: September 28, 2012, 11:54:42 »
Quote from: relex109 on September 28, 2012, 07:42:24
Looks like I have 6 seats to myself lol .... Come on someone must want them!!?? Chris I take it your catching the train to Bristol?

Will there be many ticket touts at this event? I'm booked for 1609, but if I'm awake and not doing something "more interesting" with the morning, I may try to find you, relex109. I'll be carrying a rolled-up carnation, and wearing a copy of the Times.
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« Reply #78 on: September 28, 2012, 11:57:38 »
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I'll be carrying a rolled-up carnation, and wearing a copy of the Times.

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« Reply #79 on: September 28, 2012, 14:47:37 »
 Grin im going to have fun getting brizzol by that time im on the 0608 from hon  Cry well i will bring all the tickets if anyone wants to contact me and guarantee getting threw to me im on twitter @relex109 
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« Reply #80 on: September 28, 2012, 16:26:09 »
I will be on the 09:05 just look for someone wearing glasses with a black rucksack reading the latest issue of Modern Railways.
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« Reply #81 on: September 28, 2012, 17:28:39 »
Keep 1 ticket on reserve for me lex Smiley

I'm not sure if I'm going to make it, But i'll see what I can do. I'll probably get the 07:09 SWT▸ (South West Trains) @ WSB» (Westbury - next trains) - BRI» (Bristol Temple Meads - next trains). If you're onboard lookout for this suspicious person sat in First Class (Weekend Upgrade = ^5 Grin ) probably with some form of takeaway Coffee!

I know, I know... I take a hideous mugshot and can't smile lol
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« Reply #82 on: September 28, 2012, 21:07:33 »
Quote from: relex109 on September 28, 2012, 07:42:24
Chris I take it your catching the train to Bristol?

Yes, I'll be on the 08:27 from NLS▸ (Nailsea & Backwell station), arriving at BRI» (Bristol Temple Meads - next trains)   08:41.  Smiley
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« Reply #83 on: September 28, 2012, 21:09:53 »
I am on the 1108.  Having a bit of a ride around tomorrow so that I may be on your 0920 Grahame
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« Reply #84 on: September 28, 2012, 22:29:05 »
Quote from: relex109 on September 28, 2012, 14:47:37
Grin im going to have fun getting brizzol by that time im on the 0608 from hon  Cry well i will bring all the tickets if anyone wants to contact me and guarantee getting threw to me im on twitter @relex109 

Had forgotten about this and since I haven't had a reply from FGW▸ (First Great Western) looks like I've not been successful in getting any tickets. Would quite like to go since I haven't been on the branch since riding on a chocolate and cream DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) in 1985! so if anyone does have spares I can get over to BTM▸ (Bristol Temple Meads (strictly, it should be BRI) but BTM is a commonly used alternative)) for the 09:05. Cheers,
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« Reply #85 on: September 29, 2012, 07:56:26 »
Err.... oops. Kinda overslept.  Embarrassed

Will now be in Bristol around 1030.
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« Reply #86 on: September 29, 2012, 09:21:57 »
I'm in the rear coach of the 0910 from Southampton if anyone is also travelling on this service.
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« Reply #87 on: September 29, 2012, 14:29:16 »
About to set off for Temple Meads and the 1609. Might have a look around first, and who knows, maybe even one of them pints? Expect bald bloke with glasses, wearing brown suede jacket.
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« Reply #88 on: September 29, 2012, 17:44:19 »
Congratulations to everyone involved in making todays Community Rail Partnership Fesival a success and a most enjoyable occasion in such glorious sunshine. Special thanks to the person(s) who arranged for the 1315  unscheduled stop at Temple Meads on the way back from Portbury, as some of us oldies needed some relief ! Roll Eyes

Puzzled as to why there appeared to be no representation/ representative from the Portishead Railway Action Group. I would have thought this would have been a golden opportunity to publicise the work of the group. On a previous visist to Portbury I saw a deputation with banners and flags  at the Portishead junction ... this time, nothing. With a membership of 500 I would have thought some of us could have got something up together....if only we had been asked.

Good to meet grahame, BNM and rogerw  in the flesh.
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« Reply #89 on: September 29, 2012, 18:01:10 »
Well, a very enjoyable ride down to Portbury and back, with special thanks to Chris for the ticket. As pleasurable was the chance to say hello to Chris and others over a couple of beers in the Wetherspoons.
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