Northern Bicycles

Basically, what rob says is absolutely spot on.

Section 12 of the Conditionsof carriage contains the relevant information.

12.2.1. You can bring a folding buggy/pushchair or folding cycle with you on any line at all times.

You can also bring an unfolded buggy/pushchair or cycle with you, but only on the sections of line shown below*, and not between 0730 and 0930 or 1600 and 1900 on Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays). Special arrangements apply on the Bakerloo line.

_{* to save duplication, read this as refer to the linked to map.}


To answer the tandem question, the relevant part is:

12.1.3. You must not bring with you anything that:

• is more than 2 metres long
  
• you are unable to carry yourself (including up/down fixed stairways)
  
• is a hazardous or inflammable substance
  
• is likely to cause injury or offence to other customers or to our staff
  
• is likely to cause damage to buses, Underground trains or stations.

So if it's under 2 metres in length and you can carry it yourself, it's fine. If it's over 2 metres and/or you can't carry it yourself, you cannot bring it onto the system.

And if there are lamps running on batteries you would have to remove them and leave the batteries at home. Correct?

Batteries are a fire hazard aren't they?

Moreover, in certain circumstances the train batteries would be subjected to a 'gassing' charge.

Would it be light enough to lift without the petrol tank attached? that could be a way round the rules ;D ;D

<ahem> I recognize that photo - spot the Tyers attempt at a LT tunnel signal [1] (A6 ..er.. a).

I'm very slightly embarrassed to admit, but everything in that picture that is capable of being painted (and has been painted previously) I've painted at somepoint over the past 20 *koff* *koff* years.... With the exception of that which belongs to the SJ [2]

[1] (there's a bigger story behind these few words) - but basically some plank failed to factor in the aspect baffles.

[2] Suzuki Jihad - random build quality and spontaneous rust.

If it contains fuel, it's not allowed - it is as simple as that.

"So, apart from the lifting clause, this{¬}, is acceptable?

{¬} Ignore the actual train ,it was the only pic I could find of my cycle on a train. Please?"

Hooligans at the Tallylyn! how very dare you...

Is there any reason it's on it's side btw?

going back to topic, are bicycles more than 2m long?

Not quite. The battery currently in the above cycle was purchased and fitted less than a year ago and has a "breather". A pipe is fitted to the top of the battery and runs down to somewhere underneath behind the engine. For this reason it was taken out prior to transport.



Yes, as the train was a goods train, it was not required to carry a length of rope, therefore we had nothing to use to lash the bike to the crane. I wasn't prepared to simply have it standing on the wagon, especially with a driver known for not hanging around. Lying it down was the only way to stop it falling down.

[glow=majenta,8,800]Back to the original question(s):[/glow]

Is the reason that "cycles" are banned between Colindale and Hendon Central the tunnel? How long does a tunnel have to be for cycles to be prohibited?

I'm now a little worried that the breather for my battery vents immediately above the exhaust pipe . I think I'll take the car to work tomorrow.

Wouldn't worry,mate.....very few of my motorbikes have exploded whilst in use!
Seriously,though,the hydrogen would need to find a naked flame or spark to ignite....if you're worried,re-route the vent-pipe somewhere less contentious!