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« on: January 28, 2016, 18:59:36 » |
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Apologies if this has been discussed before.... I noticed today one of the pictures in the top right hand corner, I've seen it before, numerous times, but only today have I noticed the background of the image:  Not being a pedant or anything but the map seems to suggest that Trowbridge isn't too far from Motherwell, Westbury is next door to Carlisle, a commute from Bath to Oban would be very easy, Chippenham is in the vicinity of Aberdeen whilst the capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh Melksham. Swindon on the other hand is somewhere in the North Sea, although connected by rail at least. (This is where being from Reading I should probably say having Swindon out in the middle of nowhere is the best place for it! But I shouldn't, so I wont) |
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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2016, 20:39:59 » |
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(This is where being from Reading I should probably say having Swindon out in the middle of nowhere is the best place for it! But I shouldn't, so I wont)
We can still read small print. Swindon is not in the middle of nowhere as any road haulier will tell you it is in the middle of everywhere. Apparently it is not only a rail hub, but it is an excellent road transport hub as distances to key places match drivers hours regs. |
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2016, 21:35:26 » |
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....providing you avoid marginally low height bridges!
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2016, 22:57:01 » |
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Westbury appears to be in the right area for young lovers to elope to. Is there a smithy licensed to conduct weddings there?
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2016, 00:40:36 » |
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... while Bedwyn appears to be on the Dogger Bank. Probably best not to pursue that further.  |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2016, 02:05:57 » |
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I am ... amazed ... at how long it took for this thread (or something like it) to come up  |
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2016, 12:27:04 » |
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... while Bedwyn appears to be on the Dogger Bank. Probably best not to pursue that further. Strange things happen in these Berkshire villages!javascript:void(0); |
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2016, 13:40:04 » |
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... while Bedwyn appears to be on the Dogger Bank. Probably best not to pursue that further. Strange things happen in these Berkshire villages!javascript:void(0); Fishy doings. So fishy in fact, I think the Swindon oil fields must be cod liver oil. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2016, 17:58:38 » |
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I have seen a number of vehicles apparently reserved for dogfish and catfish, so no doubt they are being lined up for this service.
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2016, 18:56:37 » |
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I have seen a number of vehicles apparently reserved for dogfish and catfish, ...
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2016, 23:55:40 » |
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There are many more of an aquatic theme, too many to list, so: http://www.britishrailways.info/WAGON%20CODES.htmI think my favourite for unusual goods has to be the GWR▸ (proper GWR!) Goliath which was an open theatrical scenery truck! |
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2016, 00:12:38 » |
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In keeping with the aquatic theme, my internet security has blocked this site for "phishing"  |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2016, 19:40:06 » |
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I'm now floundering about, out of my depth - for cod's sake! |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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