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« on: November 07, 2013, 20:16:52 »
There are a few (probably pedantic) errors in the new ATOC» (Association of Train Operating Companies see - here) map.

Who can spot the most?

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/css/OfficialNationalRailmaplarge.pdf
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2013, 20:32:33 »
"Folkstone" ? Roll Eyes
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2013, 20:39:08 »
Quote from: chris from nailsea on November 07, 2013, 20:32:33
"Folkstone" ? Roll Eyes
I had five on my list and that isn't one of them.  So there are at least six errors Tongue
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2013, 20:55:52 »
"insufficient Frome" Cheesy
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2013, 21:17:17 »
The Liverpool-Kirkby-Wigan Wallgate line appears to be missing entirely.
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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2013, 21:26:49 »
Quote from: Trowres on November 07, 2013, 20:55:52
"insufficient Frome" Cheesy
Clearly not considered a principal station Cheesy

Quote from: Southern Stag on November 07, 2013, 21:17:17
The Liverpool-Kirkby-Wigan Wallgate line appears to be missing entirely.
Another one I didn't see....
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2013, 21:35:55 »
What a strange looking map. Anyway, back to spotting the errors. This one is not so much an error, though if you are being pedantic it is, it looks like Bristol to Weymouth trains have to reverse at Westbury to continue their journey.

This is probably quite a cynical thing to say but what's the bet that this map was produced for ATOC» (Association of Train Operating Companies see - here) by someone who isn't strongly connected to railways say as they might have been back in BR▸ (British Rail(ways)) days when maps like this were produced?
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2013, 21:37:45 »
The Rhubarb Curve appears to be a 'Principal Route'. One passenger train a day.
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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2013, 21:50:13 »
Although I appreciate it is not a geographic map, it seems odd that Cardiff Queen St appears further north than Ebbw Vale.
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2013, 21:52:02 »
Quote from: John R on November 07, 2013, 21:50:13
Although I appreciate it is not a geographic map, it seems odd that Cardiff Queen St appears further north than Ebbw Vale.
Grin Yeah making it look like a lot longer journey than it really is too.
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2013, 21:59:41 »
Brighton appears to marked as a through station.
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2013, 22:14:19 »
Stranraer is still show as having a ferry service.
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« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2013, 22:15:39 »
Fort William is further north than Mallaig

There appears to be a through service in Windsor

The line from Birmingham New Street to Nuneaton appears to connect to the Coventry to Nuneaton line before Nuneaton whereas they do not connect at all.
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« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2013, 22:33:19 »
Quote from: Rob T on November 07, 2013, 22:15:39
There appears to be a through service in Windsor


The red dot adjacent to Windsor does clarify that this might not be the case.

I much prefer the old style map, which you used to get as an insert in the All Line Timetable (and is still available as a pdf).
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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2013, 23:39:27 »
No ferry at Weymouth?
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