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« on: July 03, 2008, 10:01:05 »

1) On which date did Bicester Town station re-open, and by which name was it known at the time of its closure in the late 1960's?

2) According to the version of the DfT» (Department for Transport - about) franchise specification available to the public, how many services are required to call at Parson Street on Monday-Fridays?

3) Why does one of FGW (First Great Western)'s Class 143 units sport a plain blue livery, and what is its number?

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« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2008, 10:08:23 »

3) 143617 Got graffiti attacked and it was thought cheaper to relivery it in blue rather than Bristol vinyls.
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« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2008, 12:05:46 »

1) Bicester London Road was the old name. Was re-opened in 1987 but was used by some excursion trains before that.
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« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2008, 12:28:56 »

2) According to the version of the DfT» (Department for Transport - about) franchise specification available to the public, how many services are required to call at Parson Street on Monday-Fridays?

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« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2008, 12:53:48 »

2) According to the version of the DfT» (Department for Transport - about) franchise specification available to the public, how many services are required to call at Parson Street on Monday-Fridays?

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I was asked this by FOSBR (Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways) the other day, so I thought I'd chuck it in. Anyone want to hazard a guess?

1) Bicester London Road was the old name. Was re-opened in 1987 but was used by some excursion trains before that.

Correct. Re-opening date was 11 May 1987.

3) 143617 Got graffiti attacked and it was thought cheaper to relivery it in blue rather than Bristol vinyls.

Correct.
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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2008, 13:31:12 »

Six, sir. :-P
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2008, 13:58:18 »

Six, sir. :-P


Correct.

4) What is the role of Simon Doggett at FGW (First Great Western)?

5) In which year was the Lostwithiel-Fowey passenger service withdrawn?

6) Who built the Class 180 Adelante units, and at what location?
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2008, 14:14:39 »

6)  Alstom, Birmingham.
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2008, 14:58:12 »


5) 1965
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« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2008, 15:05:31 »

6)  Alstom, Birmingham.

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5) 1965

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« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2008, 16:36:40 »

4) Transport Integration Manager?
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« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2008, 20:54:36 »

4) Transport Integration Manager?

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« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2008, 23:24:15 »

Identify the following FGW (First Great Western) station locations :

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« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2008, 07:33:51 »

7)Montpelier

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