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« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2016, 18:02:57 » |
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12. Which one of these locations is one of only two of its type in the UK▸ ?
I'm guessing that Earlestown must be almost unique to have platforms on all three chords of a triangular junction. In which case Shipley is the same, and if it is the only other one that's the answer. In fact the similarity is stronger than that, in that the arrangement of tracks (one chord with a single line) and platforms on all five is the same. And I'm convinced there are no more like that. |
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« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2016, 19:05:47 » |
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12. I know an alternative answer to the one posted by STUVING but will wait the 24 hour rule before I put it forward.
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Is the anachronistic name "Southport" because it's no longer a port?
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« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2016, 19:40:06 » |
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12. Which one of these locations is one of only two of its type in the UK▸ ?
I'm guessing that Earlestown must be almost unique to have platforms on all three chords of a triangular junction. In which case Shipley is the same, and if it is the only other one that's the answer. In fact the similarity is stronger than that, in that the arrangement of tracks (one chord with a single line) and platforms on all five is the same. And I'm convinced there are no more like that. Absolutely correct, and much more alike than I realised. I was merely looking for the answer being that Earlestown and Shipley are triangular stations with all three sides in use. 12. I know an alternative answer to the one posted by STUVING but will wait the 24 hour rule before I put it forward.
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Is the anachronistic name "Southport" because it's no longer a port?
I think that 'anachronism' is more common than the one I'm thinking of. Incidentally it's for a picture that is yet to be identified. |
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12. Which one of these locations is one of only two of its type in the UK▸ ?
I'm guessing that Earlestown must be almost unique to have platforms on all three chords of a triangular junction. In which case Shipley is the same, and if it is the only other one that's the answer. In fact the similarity is stronger than that, in that the arrangement of tracks (one chord with a single line) and platforms on all five is the same. And I'm convinced there are no more like that. Absolutely correct, and much more alike than I realised. I was merely looking for the answer being that Earlestown and Shipley are triangular stations with all three sides in use. 12. I know an alternative answer to the one posted by STUVING but will wait the 24 hour rule before I put it forward.
Because I'm intrigued I'll waive the usual rule for the bonus questions. OK then. Liverpool Lime Street signalbox houses one of the last two remaining Westinghouse Style 'L' lever frames on the UK main line network (the other being Maidstone East). Details for those interested here: http://www.wbsframe.mste.co.uk/public/Liverpool_Lime_Street.html and http://www.wbsframe.mste.co.uk/public/index_L.html |
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« Reply #22 on: October 15, 2016, 20:18:56 » |
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I'd never have known that SandT.  Bonus point for you too! |
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What I particularly like about this latest quiz is that I am completely exonerated from missing any possible references to Taunton.  On the other hand, it does mean that I haven't a clue about most of the railways north of, err, Kemble. Although I have been to York, and back, twice.  |
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« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2016, 22:08:37 » |
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What I particularly like about this latest quiz is that I am completely exonerated from missing any possible references to Taunton. Sure you don't want to guess one Chris? You'll note I didn't say north of Birmingham, UK▸ ... |
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« Reply #25 on: October 15, 2016, 22:12:59 » |
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« Reply #26 on: October 15, 2016, 22:17:12 » |
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What is picture 6, then?  It struck me as something of a compromise between a canal and a narrow gauge railway, when I first read this topic. |
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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.
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« Reply #27 on: October 15, 2016, 22:26:03 » |
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What is picture 6, then? It struck me as something of a compromise between a canal and a narrow gauge railway, when I first read this topic. Abandoned narrow gauge. In same town as another already guessed... |
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« Reply #28 on: October 16, 2016, 00:08:18 » |
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Still left to guess: 3.  10.  And bonus question: 11. Which one of these locations is now anachronistically named? Can you name similar locations? (I think there are three or four others) |
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« Reply #29 on: October 16, 2016, 00:09:05 » |
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It's Sunday now so No 7 Taunton USA .!
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