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« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2012, 00:08:13 »
Quote from: rogerw on September 03, 2012, 20:29:40
CfN can you let us know any more about the arrangements for the tickets.

Sorry, no I couldn't - but fortunately the excellent Ollie has provided the answer!  Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2012, 00:42:17 »
Looks like we'll be a disparate bunch from the Coffee Shop turning up at different points during the day.

I'd therefore suggest that Coffee Shop members look to pop in and out of Bonaparte's on Platform 3 to hopefully meet other forum members. Walk in carrying an FGW▸ (First Great Western) timetable, or shamelessly ask, "Is anyone from the Coffee Shop here?"  Grin

My plans for the day are now fixed so look out for the mug on the right in this picture:



You may also spot the 'mug' on the left. That's grahame, this forum's head honcho!  Wink Tongue Grin





Edit note: I've now added a picture of myself to this post - simply to give you all fair warning of who to look out for / avoid, as appropriate.  Chris from Nailsea.  Wink
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« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2012, 15:02:19 »
Had an email confirming I have tickets and they should arrive in the next seven days.
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« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2012, 15:17:00 »
From RailUK Forums, here are the timings for each service
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Bristol Temple Meads plat 15 - 09.05
Portbury Dock Stop Board - 09RM37 09OP50
Bristol Temple Meads plat 8 - 10.18

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Bristol Temple Meads plat 8 - 11.08
Filton West Junction - 11/17
St Andrews Junction - 11/36^
Bristol Temple Meads plat 8 - 12.04

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Bristol Temple Meads plat 8 - 12.09
Portbury Dock Stop Board - 12RM38 12OP43
Bristol Temple Meads (Up Through) - 13/13
Filton West Junction - 13/22
St Andrews Junction - 13/37^
Temple Meads plat 8 - 14.03

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Bristol Temple Meads plat 5 - 15.12
Filton West Junction - 15/21
St Andrews Junction - 15/36^
Bristol Temple Meads plat 12 - 16.03

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Bristol Temple Meads plat 12 - 16.08
Portbury Dock Stop Board - 16RM38 16OP43
Bristol Temple Meads platform 6 - 17.14
I have just received a confirmation for the 12:09.  Should be a good day out.
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« Reply #19 on: September 04, 2012, 15:21:52 »
Interestingly my email says the 09:05 departs from platform 8.
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« Reply #20 on: September 04, 2012, 15:30:37 »
And my email says my application for the 1209 wasn't successful. Bother.
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« Reply #21 on: September 04, 2012, 15:50:20 »
Quote from: bignosemac on September 04, 2012, 15:30:37
And my email says my application for the 1209 wasn't successful. Bother.

I am currently unsure whether I can actually get to Bristol on that date.  If I cannot, I'll send my ticket onto you.  There do not appear to be any terms suggesting this is not permitted.
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« Reply #22 on: September 04, 2012, 16:01:13 »
Appreciated Brucey. I've emailed Vicky at FGW▸ (First Great Western) Comms to see whether there is room for just one more on either of the later services.

It's not the end of the world though, I've bashed both the Henbury loop and line to Portbury stop board before on a HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) special.

I'll still be present through the day at Temple Meads for all the other Community Rail festivities as well as likely propping up the bar in Bonapartes!
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« Reply #23 on: September 04, 2012, 16:34:39 »
Annoying.

The blurb mentioned Portbury...nowhere else. Seems as though I'm off to nowhere else. Wanted Portbury - on 1108.....
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« Reply #24 on: September 04, 2012, 17:03:14 »
Quote from: bignosemac on September 04, 2012, 15:30:37
And my email says my application for the 1209 wasn't successful. Bother.


Mine too!  Huh
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« Reply #25 on: September 04, 2012, 17:06:42 »
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Quote from: bignosemac on September 04, 2012, 15:30:37
And my email says my application for the 1209 wasn't successful. Bother.

I am currently unsure whether I can actually get to Bristol on that date.  If I cannot, I'll send my ticket onto you.  There do not appear to be any terms suggesting this is not permitted.

I've just been back in to try to book another time. All tickets are gone. Huh Huh If anyone else has a ticket they don't want, PM me and let me know. I live near Temple Meads, so any time will do. Bribery cannot be ruled out.
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« Reply #26 on: September 04, 2012, 18:17:48 »
Quote from: ChrisB on September 04, 2012, 16:34:39
Annoying.

The blurb mentioned Portbury...nowhere else. Seems as though I'm ofof to nowhere else. Wanted Portbury - on 1108.....

I was right - off to nowhere! My email informed me I was unsuccessful too. Humph
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« Reply #27 on: September 04, 2012, 18:30:06 »
Four Track, Now! - you have a PM.  Wink

I was successful in obtaining one ticket for the 15:12 - my e-mail from FGW▸ (First Great Western) says "I^m writing to confirm that you^ve been successful in your bid for tickets on the 15.12 service from Bristol Temple Meads along the Portbury Branch, departing from Platform 8."

However, if that particular excursion is also not actually going to Portbury, according to the timings posted by Brucey, then I don't really want to use it.  It's offered free to anyone who would like it: please post here if you're interested!

CfN.  Sad
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« Reply #28 on: September 04, 2012, 18:37:05 »
I'll have it please! Going somewhere is better than nowhere, I think. And a Portbury ticket might still be offered
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« Reply #29 on: September 04, 2012, 18:39:20 »
Fair enough - it's gone to ChrisB!  Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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