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« Reply #135 on: August 30, 2013, 19:35:21 »

http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news/update_southeastern_say_man_injured_on_track_forced_north_kent_line_closure_1_2360614

Somehow I don't think that magnificent well polished, unelectrified double slip is anywhere on a north Kent line used by Southeastern's trains!
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« Reply #136 on: August 30, 2013, 20:08:57 »

http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news/update_southeastern_say_man_injured_on_track_forced_north_kent_line_closure_1_2360614

Somehow I don't think that magnificent well polished, unelectrified double slip is anywhere on a north Kent line used by Southeastern's trains!

Nevertheless, the points are well made.
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« Reply #137 on: August 30, 2013, 20:15:21 »


Nevertheless, the points are well made.

My response has grown into a groan ...

http://www.thinkstockphotos.ca/image/stock-photo-railroad/104313862
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« Reply #138 on: August 30, 2013, 20:48:29 »


Ubi ianua ianuam non est?
Ubi urna est!

 Grin Rideo ex magna!

(Bit rusty, but I get by)
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« Reply #139 on: August 30, 2013, 22:02:56 »


Ubi ianua ianuam non est?
Ubi urna est!



According to google translate

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When the door is not open the door?
Where is the pot!


Grin Rideo ex magna!

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According to google translate

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I laugh at the most 500!
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« Reply #140 on: August 30, 2013, 22:21:38 »


Ubi ianua ianuam non est?
Ubi urna est!

According to google translate

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When the door is not open the door?
Where is the pot!

 Or when is a door not a door? etc

Grin Rideo ex magna!

(Bit rusty, but I get by)

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I laugh at the most 500!

LOL ('laughing out loud')! Exactly my point. I don't use Latin phrases per se, you know!
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« Reply #141 on: August 30, 2013, 23:43:58 »

Meanwhile, and sort of, back on topic:

http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news/update_southeastern_say_man_injured_on_track_forced_north_kent_line_closure_1_2360614
Somehow I don't think that magnificent well polished, unelectrified double slip is anywhere on a north Kent line used by Southeastern's trains!

The caption for that particular news article image is 'Track'.  Which it is - you can't argue with that!  Wink Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #142 on: September 07, 2013, 23:29:56 »

When did an HST (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) last run to Southend?

http://www.express.co.uk/comment/expresscomment/427578/Nobody-should-be-punished-for-doing-the-decent-thing
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« Reply #143 on: September 07, 2013, 23:45:16 »

When did an HST (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)) last run to Southend?

I'd say probably never.

With the caveat that a HST may well have traversed London, Tilbury and Southend Railway metals, but 99% certain that an EMT» (East Midlands Trains - about) liveried one has never done so.  Grin


EDIT: A bit of Google-ing throws up a GWT (Merlin livery - one of the best!) HST at Southend Victoria, but that's a totally different line....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sinkplunger/3958261902/
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« Reply #144 on: September 08, 2013, 13:08:14 »


Ubi ianua ianuam non est?
Ubi urna est!



According to google translate

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When the door is not open the door?
Where is the pot!


Grin Rideo ex magna!

(Bit rusty, but I get by)

According to google translate

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I laugh at the most 500!


Google translate he no necessary work well goodly; try:

When is a door not a door?
When it's a vase!

OK, it still loses something in translation...
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« Reply #145 on: October 04, 2013, 11:43:00 »

An old one, pre-dating the start of this topic.

IEPs (Intercity Express Program / Project. This will offer more capacity on routes, save money, give a consistent and safe service and meet customer requirements. Intended to replace HSTs.) for Minehead?

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A JOINT bid for a multi-million pound grant which could have made a rail service possible between Minehead and Taunton has been unsuccessful.

Somerset County Council joined its Devon counterpart and Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks in requesting ^3.6million from the Government for a sustainable transport project.

When do the wires go up through Stogumber?   Roll Eyes Wink Grin


(Thanks to bobm for the heads up after posting the article in another thread)
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« Reply #146 on: October 04, 2013, 13:08:13 »

Ah, I thought that picture was Tornado with it's new A4-style streamlined cladding...
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« Reply #147 on: October 15, 2013, 11:54:17 »

I love the new trains on the Gatport express ...

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/news/10738736._/?
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« Reply #148 on: October 15, 2013, 12:09:39 »

Meanwhile from the "Annoying use of news releases" department... it is rather disappointing the Northern Echo didn't re-write the handout they were given to put the work affecting Manchester Aiport services above those of the Gatwick disruption - which I suspect will affect their readership rather more.
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« Reply #149 on: October 15, 2013, 14:07:47 »

West Ham fans charter private train for away game, and have it painted in its old livery for the night:

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/10737774.Police_hunt_West_Ham_fans_after_race_abuse_following_Saints_game/

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