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« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2016, 20:12:59 »

Well I might just have a go at that then: Thanks, peops!
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« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2016, 00:25:36 »

If there's a next time come here first with the query.  Smiley

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The Routeing Guide and its maps are indeed an art. A dark art.

In my opinion, bignosemac has clearly mastered that dark art - well done!  Wink Cheesy Grin

I therefore endorse his encouragement to all those looking for legitimate cheap rail travel opportunities to seek enlightenment here.

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« Reply #17 on: February 17, 2016, 09:36:19 »

Thank you for your advice. I enjoyed my time at Amberley industrial museum. Very interesting, so been there, done that, another potential day out on my list to cross off so this isn't a route I'm likely to do again. But in the future I may do something similar to other towns and I shall research a bit more thoroughly next time. Smiley
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« Reply #18 on: February 17, 2016, 09:42:25 »


Bristol to Kemble is valid via either Gloucester or Swindon. It's a triangular journey I've done a few times myself with multiple breaks of journey on the one return ticket. You can also go as far as Cheltenham Spa too, as their are easements allowing such, due to just one fast train between Cheltenham and Bristol calling at Gloucester.

It is true, and I have done it without intending to. It was simply the advice that I was given to change at SWI» (Swindon - next trains) on the outward journey. Coming home, the timings meant a trip to CNM» (Cheltenham Spa - next trains).

I've also done Filton to Kemble in under half an hour, returning via Gloucester.
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« Reply #19 on: February 17, 2016, 13:45:30 »

Recently I had to travel from home in West Dorset to Bristol in order to deliver some fine art prints for my wife.

The normal choice was to go from Maiden Newton with its 2 hourly service. However looking at Crewkerne it became clear that a CKN - BRI» (Bristol Temple Meads - next trains) ticket is routed both via Exeter and via Salisbury. This has the advantage that it gives you effectively an half-hourly service, although it takes a little longer than the MDN route and costs a little more.

This was the option taken out via EXD» (Exeter St Davids - next trains), return SAL. So thee x Cl 159 and one Cl 221, the first time on these!

This journey will be repeated this Saturday in order to pick up Pathfinder's 59er railtour, simply as it gives more options if one train is running out of course.
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« Reply #20 on: February 17, 2016, 17:38:21 »


a few times myself with multiple breaks of journey on the one return ticket. You can also go as far as Cheltenham Spa too, as their are easements allowing such, due to just one fast train between Cheltenham and Bristol calling at Gloucester.


I've also done Filton to Kemble in under half an hour, returning via Gloucester.

I'm guessing not by rail though?
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« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2016, 18:22:03 »


I've also done Filton to Kemble in under half an hour, returning via Gloucester.

I'm guessing not by rail though?

Correct! A picture of some very posh house on the way, a cup of tea in the AV8 restaurant, then a practice approach at Gloucester Airport. Ah, happy days! Train is cheaper, though maybe not in every case.
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« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2016, 18:48:47 »


I've also done Filton to Kemble in under half an hour, returning via Gloucester.

I'm guessing not by rail though?

Correct! A picture of some very posh house on the way, a cup of tea in the AV8 restaurant, then a practice approach at Gloucester Airport. Ah, happy days! Train is cheaper, though maybe not in every case.

That posh house... Charlie's residence?

And yes, train is cheaper. Trains also never experience a CFIT.  Tongue

Not that I'm suggesting for one moment that FTN ever came close to a CFIT.
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« Reply #23 on: February 17, 2016, 18:52:32 »

Trains also never experience a CFIT.  Tongue
Really? If the "T" stands for train, they certainly do. And after a "terrain-slip", in the usual sense too.
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« Reply #24 on: February 17, 2016, 18:59:09 »


Trains... never experience a CFIT.  Tongue


Never? Well, hardly ever:

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« Reply #25 on: February 17, 2016, 19:55:33 »

Managed a few CFOT's in my time.
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« Reply #26 on: February 17, 2016, 20:26:53 »

Managed a few CFOT's in my time.

And the 'O' means what? Wink
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