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« on: June 10, 2024, 17:08:32 »
Little train, tiny picture, yesterday, where?
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2024, 17:24:28 »
Hythe?
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2024, 18:29:55 »
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« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2024, 19:27:47 »
On a Ship/boat in the Solent PASSING by Hythe.
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« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2024, 20:13:05 »
Presumably on one of the very large Isle of Wight ferries from Southampton to Cowes, judging by the height the photo was taken at.
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« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2024, 20:38:21 »
Quote from: froome on June 10, 2024, 20:13:05
Presumably on one of the very large Isle of Wight ferries from Southampton to Cowes, judging by the height the photo was taken at.

Or one of the even larger Isle of Utsira ones ...
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« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2024, 20:52:09 »
When I went on the Hythe train last year, I thought its the first time I've been pulled by a lawn mower....
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« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2024, 21:32:56 »
Quote from: stuving on June 10, 2024, 20:38:21
Quote from: froome on June 10, 2024, 20:13:05
Presumably on one of the very large Isle of Wight ferries from Southampton to Cowes, judging by the height the photo was taken at.

Or one of the even larger Isle of Utsira ones ...

Southampton to Skjolden "Cruise Ferry"
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« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2024, 10:21:41 »
I'd definitely recommend a trip on the Hythe Ferry. The journey across Southampton Water is fascinating (those huge cruise ships really don't look as though they should be able to stay upright!) and Hythe itself warrants a visit. 
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« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2024, 10:52:50 »
Quote from: chuffed on June 10, 2024, 20:52:09
When I went on the Hythe train last year, I thought its the first time I've been pulled by a lawn mower....

Don't know if you know the history of that "lawn mower"...................it was built for use in a mustard gas factory in Avonmouth during WW1.  Shocked
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« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2024, 11:03:23 »
Quote from: chuffed on June 10, 2024, 20:52:09
When I went on the Hythe train last year, I thought its the first time I've been pulled by a lawn mower....

Is it still an electric lawn mower? I couldn't tell at the distance we were away .

The Hythe Pier and Volks Electric Railway are two fascinating historic lines ...
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