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izvor replied to the thread Anybody had a train wait for them a minute or more as you ran along the platform/footbridge?.I must admit this is unusual. I use Redhill a lot and, while the platform staff are usually very good, it's such a time-critical... -
izvor replied to the thread Why is TfL's web site rubbish.For infrequent bus routes I use http://www.londonbusroutes.net/timetables.htm Not official but nice downloadable pdf files and far more...
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izvor replied to the thread Railway water towers.Huge one at Margate.
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izvor replied to the thread Visiting former Yugoslavian Republics.Oh yes, Croatian ferries (and the islands) are wonderful, not expensive for foot passengers, and with so many islands there are plenty...
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izvor replied to the thread Seaspeed hovercraft.I remember this too: a real pain having to go all the way to Ramsgate, then on a bus to the harbour. Probably a slightly shorter...
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izvor replied to the thread Long or high railway bridges you can walk over.I have walked across the Topolog Viaduct in Romania. At nearly a mile long, it was one of Ceaucescu's (many) follies, intended for a...
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izvor replied to the thread Bus services that enter private property (except shopping centres/supermarkets/works only).It's owned by the MoD and leased to QinetiQ who control access. It's open to the public once a month, pre-booking required. Buses are...
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izvor replied to the thread Seaspeed hovercraft.The terminal at Pegwell Bay is still there - no buildings but the apron and car park still rotting away quietly, except when the local...
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izvor replied to the thread Old signal boxes in southern UK.There's an excellent preserved signal box at Romsey, Hants (near to Southampton and close to Romsey station). Guided tour strongly...
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izvor replied to the thread Isolated, and Very Isolated, railways.That's just wonderful, many thanks for sharing.
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izvor replied to the thread Timetable booklet PDFs..No, just good luck! Some of the company offerings are pretty dire. Last time I looked at Arriva they had given up altogether.
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izvor replied to the thread Isolated, and Very Isolated, railways.The connecting line, for stock transfers and goods, used to run through the streets of Linz so presumably the tram-train will follow...
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izvor replied to the thread Trouble with Screenwash Nozzles.Or a spouse, after all that's what they are for isn't it? I'm sure there's something in the marriage vows about helping with nozzles.
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izvor replied to the thread Stagecoach South & South East.Well, it's only 2tph and not very well spaced, but the point stands. A #9 service has been on and off over the years, and often...
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izvor replied to the thread Stagecoach South & South East.The 34 has a 20-minute stand at Margate for most of the day. The 32 halved the frequency to Garlinge (15>30 mins) in June 2024, and to...