FlyingScot
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As I mentioned in another thread, I had an idea for a top gear style show. My idea is for a race to the north style event where one group goes down the E.C.M.L. and the other goes down the W.C.M.L. Any other ideas?
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SouthEastern-465
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A Southern Region one!
I would do a one where a Class 411 CEP would race against a Class 395 'Javelin', like a challenge where old service against the new service, and I would be proud to be on the Class 411 CEP and travel in true style instead of any modern Hitachi crap!
I would do a one where a Class 411 CEP would race against a Class 395 'Javelin', like a challenge where old service against the new service, and I would be proud to be on the Class 411 CEP and travel in true style instead of any modern Hitachi crap!
Donny Dave
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You could try something like Scunthorpe - Manchester Airport. 1 Group goes via car, the other via TPE (just hope you don't get a 170 though, as you will lose then 
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Depending on traffic, I can get to Manchester in just over 90 minutes, which comfortably beats the TPE service, so the 1 rule imposed for the group in the car would be: Can not use the M62.
).Depending on traffic, I can get to Manchester in just over 90 minutes, which comfortably beats the TPE service, so the 1 rule imposed for the group in the car would be: Can not use the M62.
thefab444
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Top Regulator... I can really imagine that taking off.
I think something like Fast Track would be more appropriate (although there is already a BBC programme with that name).
I think something like Fast Track would be more appropriate (although there is already a BBC programme with that name).
SouthEastern-465
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Top Regulator... I can really imagine that taking off.
I think something like Fast Track would be more appropriate (although there is already a BBC programme with that name).
Or maybe 'Top Traction'!
MCR247
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I'd watch something where you do a journey, say London - edinburgh by car, coach and train. That way you might attract more of the general public to watch it
Drsatan
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I'd consider a 'Get out of London' challenge on a Friday evening rush hour. Both parties start in central London at about 18:00. Both have to make it to some isolated village in Hampshire (will have to think of one) by a certain time, one party traveling by car and the other party by public transport.
Should be bloody stressful!
Should be bloody stressful!
FlyingScot
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It was pilot name.Top Regulator... I can really imagine that taking off.
I think something like Fast Track would be more appropriate (although there is already a BBC programme with that name).
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Actually they've done that on top gear if your lucky Dave will rerun it.
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Let's hope that the CEP doesn't try too hard and asplodes.
poshbakerloo
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They could do a Scotland-London race, from either Glasgow or Edinburgh using any line
FlyingScot
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Hey that sounds good. WAIT! That's pretty much my idea turned on it's head.
Geezertronic
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Maybe something like London-somewhere in Europe with one by car or plane and one by train?
poshbakerloo
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its good to have variety!
MCR247
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Order of winners if there are no complications:
Plane (provided its a direct flight)
Train
Car
Ha ha, I'd be on that - make it a BEP so I could sit in the buffet car with a beer
SouthEastern-465
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Ha ha, I'd be on that - make it a BEP so I could sit in the buffet car with a beer
Plus that's somthing you couldn't do on a Class 395 and why the CEPs are much better!
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