How to avoid a bridge bash

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JayMac

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How to avoid a bridge bash

« on: January 02, 2014, 19:45:29 »

This Tesco delivery driver in the Czech Republic had a novel solution to avoid the low over-bridge on the adjacent road:


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anthony215

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Re: How to avoid a bridge bash

« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2014, 20:31:24 »

Classic

Dont expect his bosses to be too pleased however


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chuffed

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Re: How to avoid a bridge bash

« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2014, 20:40:47 »

You know what they say ...'every little helps' ..but don't think it really means using the trackbed 'cos it's lower than the road ! Huh


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Brucey

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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2014, 21:29:55 »

Clearly Tesco have decided locos are no longer required on their trains.


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