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« on: May 12, 2010, 05:25:56 » |
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Following on from the competition mentioned in this thread, I thought I'd put a shout out for pictures of the worst aspects of FGW▸ 's network. Trains, tracks, stations...... whatever. Just for fun! I'll start off with a pic of the unsightly former Royal Mail conveyor at the London end of Bristol Temple Meads:  |
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"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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Phil
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« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2010, 06:33:58 » |
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See, I'm rather fond of that, in a strange post-industrialist brutalistic kind of way. The fact that it's made of corrugated steel gives it a kind of temporal quirkiness.
I can't bring myself to photograph what I consider the worst aspect of my local station, Westbury; but anyone who's ever stood on the platform and looked down at the track will probably know what I mean...
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2010, 06:39:56 » |
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Perhaps we could treat this as a "worst of the week" competition...
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Brucey
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2010, 07:44:05 » |
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I'll start off with a pic of the unsightly former Royal Mail conveyor at the London end of Bristol Temple Meads: I don't think the conveyor is the problem. It is the derelict Royal Mail building that welcomes visitors into Bristol which is certainly an awful site. |
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« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2010, 10:25:02 » |
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I agree with Brucey the East? side of Temple Meads is a real mess.
I also nominate the huge block of flats that's built almost over Hayes station on the Up Side.
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Btline
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2010, 14:09:22 » |
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What about that monstrosity they put up in front of Shrub Hill?
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2010, 20:26:11 » |
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Indeed, the derelict Royal Mail building at Bristol Temple Meads has prompted various concerns on this forum before - see http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=5686.0  |
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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 #7 on: May 12, 2010, 20:40:46 » |
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I can't bring myself to photograph what I consider the worst aspect of my local station, Westbury; but anyone who's ever stood on the platform and looked down at the track will probably know what I mean... I noticed a dollop of what-I-think-you-mean about a month ago at Filton Abbey Wood... |
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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2010, 21:29:17 » |
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What about the dump that exists just outside Port Talbot station  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2010, 22:57:07 » |
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What about the dump that exists just outside Port Talbot station You'll get into a lot of trouble on here describing Wales as a dump!   I've lived there long enough to qualify methinks  |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2010, 23:25:38 » |
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To be fair, Network Rail do try to tidy up after people in Wales - from their press release: RAIL CLEAN UP WORK GETS BARRY TIDY
Network Rail has sent a clean-up squad to clear away masses of rubbish illegally dumped near to Barry railway station over the weekend.
The effort has helped to spruce-up the surroundings of the town^s gateway in time for summer, when Barry Island becomes busy with tourists.
The land near to Barry station was blighted by all sorts of litter, including a car bumper, beer cans, crisp wrappers and takeaway boxes. The litter was not only an eyesore but could also cause problems to the operation of the railway.
The two-day operation saw the team removed a large skip of litter and made the extra efforts to clear away unsightly weeds.
Jack Hitchcock, western maintenance director for Network Rail, said: ^There is a big problem with littering in this area and this type of behaviour is inconsiderate. Not only is it an eyesore, it may also encourage vermin onto the railway embankment and the surrounding areas. This clean-up will help make a massive difference to the area, making it more welcoming and greatly improve the environment for the community. After everyone^s hard work we hope the area remains clean and tidy, and we will be working closely with the council to stamp out this problem.^
Fly-tipping on the railway is illegal and carries a fine of up to ^1000. Each year Network Rail spends large amounts of money removing fly-tipped rubbish and litter from railway property ^ money that could otherwise be invested in improving the railway.
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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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Henry
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« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2010, 08:13:54 » |
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The old Dairy Crest building on the up-side at Totnes is gradually declining into an eye-sore.
That combined with the odour of the 'water treatment works', which often is not disguised by the fragrance of the
'all day breakfast' from the Signal Box cafe.
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JayMac
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« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2010, 18:54:16 » |
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I think I recognise that location.......
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