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« on: January 27, 2014, 13:22:10 »
Hi all,

Could anyone tell me how many carriages are usually on the 17:41 and 17:58 services from Maidenhead to Oxford ?

Thanks in advance!
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2014, 13:53:43 »
17:41 is a 5-car 180, 17:58 is a 5-car Turbo (or might even be a 6).
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2014, 16:26:08 »
Excellent, thank you II!
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2014, 22:33:10 »
To confirm that, tonight at least, the 17:58 was a 5-car Turbo.  Ample room on both trains as long as you're boarding at Maidenhead.
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2014, 09:46:58 »
Thanks again II, that will help with my planning this week.
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2014, 12:28:22 »
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Ample room ... boarding at Maidenhead ...

We don't see those particular words in the same phrase very often - do we, Jo?  Tongue Shocked Grin
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2014, 22:49:35 »
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Ample room ... boarding at Maidenhead ...

We don't see those particular words in the same phrase very often - do we, Jo?  Tongue Shocked Grin

Indeed not.. Though it does really depend on the direction of travel  Roll Eyes Tongue
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« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2014, 22:52:00 »
Exactly: it's your fault, for wanting to travel in the wrong direction!  Grin
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2014, 22:59:20 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on January 28, 2014, 22:52:00
Exactly: it's your fault, for wanting to travel in the wrong direction!  Grin

Aah yes... I will start looking for a new job west of here ASAP  Cheesy
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