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« on: January 17, 2016, 12:28:52 »
From that esteemed organ (fnarr fnarr), Viz:

http://viz.co.uk/how-to-spot-trains/

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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2016, 08:59:01 »
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2016, 13:19:38 »
Quote from: Rhydgaled on January 19, 2016, 08:59:01
Class 57 Deltic Roll Eyes Wrong, wrong wrong. Grin

I suspect the article may have been written by someone who isn't a real trainspotter. Either that, or journalistic standards at Viz are beginning to slide towards those of the Bristol Post, Sun, etc.

I hope it isn't the start of the slippery slope. I have long valued Viz's Readers' Tips. "Buy onions instead of apples - they are cheaper and last much longer" gave me a fit of giggles at the back of Bristol Magistrates' Court once.
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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2016, 07:23:18 »
Quote from: Rhydgaled on January 19, 2016, 08:59:01
Class 57 Deltic Roll Eyes Wrong, wrong wrong. Grin

Maybe this should be moved to "irrelevant stock photos"...but given the style of the journalism I think we can probably make an allowance for Viz in this case..
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