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Berwick-upon-Tweed. (Wee Burton Pedwick...)

A fair point. Obviously, the person concerned thought (correctly) that I am an honest, upstanding member of society and acted accordingly!

About 3 years ago, I travelled into Manchester Vic from an unstaffed station. Neither the card reader on the train nor that belonging to the G4S staff at the gateline would work, and - unusually - I had no cash on me. The solution was straightforward - I explained the situation to the "gripper"...

"Mango" was possibly ruled out because Nottingham have a system/ticket of that name. Perhaps TfGM could return the favour and use the "Notgo" logo... Or why not bring back the good old SELNEC name :)

Donny Rovers. How underwhelming. Makes a change from Barnsley, I suppose...

Not even close. "Compassionate Conservatism" beats it by a mile...

A 29 hour jaunt to Holt and back has produced the following: 185143 and Tram 3060 whilst nedding round Manchester awaiting my train yesterday evening. 12131, 25057, 31207, 33108, 37032, 47367 and 56301 at the NNR's splendid gala. Shakatak - Sheringham (NNR), Holt, Weybourne and the incredibly...

Going from books I've read rather than personal viewings, but I get the impression that the main stronghold for WD 2-8-0s towards the end of steam in Yorkshire was the Wakefield - Goole area. And Class 25 diesels were quite common on Leeds/Bradford to Morecambe services.

"Uses and Abuses of Viagra": a Tea Party production...

I would have thought tbat if Argygle were set upon signing someone from Morecambe, Kevil Ellison would be a bettter shout. Mind you, they'd probably have to pay a fee...

Cureton is a cracking player at L2 level. I personally hope he gets a move to L1 - if only to stop him scoring the winner against Rochdale... As for who'll do well in L2 next year, Brizzle R were the form team for the second half of the season, while Chelts and Chesterfield will be strong...

There was a cracking cartoon by Steve Bell in the Grauniad about 30 years ago demonstrating how to tell the difference between Tebbit and Prince Philip. Apparently it revolved around how the bald, aging, cadaverous person said the name of a popular item of menswear: TRAASIS = Chingford...

Man Of Steel is not the first Hollywood movie to feature the Coast Line. Anyone else remember "Groundhog Day", starring several of the 47555s... :)

That "the secret service" exists? Widely acknowledged but never formally admitted since Tudor times...

Why Prince Harry is a redhead?

I think the Marches (Crewe - Cardiff) was also DMU for a spell in the 1970s, before reverting to Class 25 (and later Class 33) haulage.

Not done: Bakerloo - Waterloo to Lambeth North Central - Junction of Ealing Broadway branch to Greenford Jubilee - Baker St to Stanmore Met - Amersham, Chesham and Watford branches. Northern - Morden to Clapham Common, Kennington to London Bridge, Mills Hill East and Enfield Branches...

Thanks for the replies folks. Good to know that via Brum is valid (pity map LC doesn't include Lichfield to Aston:-)) Not sure if I can make it at all, otherwise I'd book advances to London. Hence the look at alternatives...

Are there any experts there who can help me with a query on the validity of this ticket? It looks excellent value at £21, but will it do what I want? I'm considering combining this ticket with a couple of Southern Daysaver tickets in order to visit the Spa Valley Gala and scratch off some...

I don't like Guinness. Each year I try a pint, to see if my taste has changed, but as of 17/03/2013 I still think its a vile brew. Don't mind Murphys, though...