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« on: April 13, 2008, 06:11:15 »
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2008, 07:39:32 »
4 is the Cambridge-St Ives line (currently in the process of being turned into a guided busway.)
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2008, 10:54:18 »
1 is Warmley station on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path! I can't remember the name of the artwork but there's a nice tea shop there on the platform now Smiley

I walked that entire route from Bristol to Bath recently!
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2008, 11:29:00 »
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How long did it take you to walk this route
I have only walked Saltford to Bath
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2008, 11:54:29 »
Around 5 hours, but I didn't hurry! It's well worth it as there are wonderful views of Bristol and its suburbs, and the Avon countryside.

I started from Temple Meads, the path is well signed from the station.
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2008, 21:42:48 »
1 and 4 correctly identified.  Any thoughts on numbers 2 and 3, both of which are "in terrritory" but not maintained by Network Rail, nor operated by First ...
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2008, 22:06:55 »
Sorry, grahame, but I'm struggling here!

2. Bristol Docks line, at Hotwells?

3. Leigh Woods miniature railway?

Sorry if I'm wrong - I just remember kicking myself for not claiming 'East Somerset at Cranmore' in another of your brain teasers, when I was 'fairly sure' that was the answer!

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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) 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 #7 on: April 13, 2008, 22:34:06 »
Right on both counts.  The Bristol Docks station is called "Butterfly Juntion Halt" according to the nearby notice board ... and the minuature railway - I'll take your word that it's called "Leigh Woods" is in the grounds of Ashton Court just over the road from the real Leigh Woods (I had to google that!)

I try not to make these too easy. Mind, I have a feeling that if I were to put up a picture of a mainstream railway in Timbuktu, Lee would get it  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2008, 22:49:02 »
Blimey!  Thanks, grahame - that's my credibility as being 'not a spotter' (http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=2443.msg18367#msg18367) completely shot away!

I do agree, though, Lee's knowledge is very impressive!

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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) 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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