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« Reply #375 on: April 23, 2013, 17:53:55 » |
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« Reply #376 on: April 23, 2013, 17:56:29 » |
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I think it is about that - the stock goes back to Old Oak Common about 07:30.
Meanwhile in the down direction I think there is an easement which allows those travelling to South Devon to double back via Plymouth so they can have slightly longer in bed. I cannot find it at the moment, but it may be a hangover from the days when a coach was detached at Plymouth.
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« Reply #377 on: April 23, 2013, 19:03:19 » |
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0700 is indeed the kick out time for the up Sleeper.
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« Reply #378 on: April 23, 2013, 20:05:47 » |
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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.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #379 on: April 23, 2013, 20:38:02 » |
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Yes but why was the chef playing his guitar?
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« Reply #380 on: April 23, 2013, 20:53:57 » |
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Meanwhile in the down direction I think there is an easement which allows those travelling to South Devon to double back via Plymouth so they can have slightly longer in bed.
There is indeed such an easement in the National Routeing Guide: 20004 Passengers for Exeter, Newton Abbot and Totnes are permitted to alight from the sleeper at Plymouth and double back to their destination in the morning.
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"A clear conscience laughs at a false accusation."
"Treat everyone the same until you find out they're an idiot."
"Moral indignation is a technique used to endow the idiot with dignity."
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« Reply #381 on: April 25, 2013, 18:59:00 » |
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Was an almost weekly user of the Sleeper in 2011/12, coming back late from London to Exeter. Work has now sent me West, and I quite miss my journeys.
I very much appreciated the civilised onboard lounge: used to get some rather envious glances from passengers on spartan late night local trains, and always raised a glass to them!
Have yet to travel up to London on this service, and agree that the lack of hot food choices is disappointing, come on FGW▸ , how about some hot, locally made Cornish pasties?*
* Not those hideous things made somewhere near Callington, though.
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« Reply #382 on: April 25, 2013, 19:19:39 » |
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Actually, the more I think about this...
Could there not be an option to purchase a supper tray when booking your berth? Simple meat or veggie option, crew bung it in the microwave and bingo, dinner is served. Microwave meals have come on leaps and bounds in recent years e.g. The Look What We Found range.
Easy bit of extra revenue and no wastage, what's to loose?
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« Reply #383 on: April 25, 2013, 19:20:52 » |
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« Reply #384 on: April 25, 2013, 23:59:42 » |
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No time Toulouse.
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« Reply #385 on: April 26, 2013, 00:07:08 » |
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Better selection of food on the Caley. I love the haggis, neeps and tatties with whisky sauce. Some decent ales and single malts as well. ( Menu here) The only other train I've travelled on without fixed seating is the 1st Class section on the Ffestiniog Railway. You get wing-back armchairs in there!  Looks like a long, narrow residential care home. |
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« Reply #386 on: April 26, 2013, 04:57:13 » |
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« Reply #387 on: April 26, 2013, 08:41:36 » |
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Could there not be an option to purchase a supper tray when booking your berth? Simple meat or veggie option, crew bung it in the microwave and bingo, dinner is served. Microwave meals have come on leaps and bounds in recent years e.g. The Look What We Found range.
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« Reply #388 on: April 26, 2013, 10:15:46 » |
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Looks like a long, narrow residential care home.
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« Reply #389 on: April 26, 2013, 19:47:40 » |
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I always thought that 4 bottles of Tribute constitutes a balanced meal.... I agree, Kernow Otter - particularly as it can be consumed, if necessary, without the need for any such adjuncts as a plate, knife, fork or spoon. |
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