|
|
Post by angelislington on May 22, 2012 21:10:58 GMT
Hey folks, Earlier today I was musing over what route I would pick, if I wanted to cover every single type of line in London. Where would you go? Rules: circular route must include cut & cover, deep level, Tramlink, DLR and Overground I don't see why non-TfL lines and other transport (taxis, river) can't be used. I thought I would go Tramlink: Wimbledon to West Croydon Overground: to Canada Water Underground: (Jubilee, deep level) to Canning Town DLR: to Bank then walk through to Monument, and Underground: (District, cut & cover) to Wimbledon Not happy with this, because I'd love to include the first section of deep-level (Stockwell to Bank) and the first section of cut & cover (Paddington to Farringdon). So I'm going to keep thinking about it. BTW a pdf map of all lines is here. |
|
|
|
Post by norbitonflyer on May 22, 2012 22:44:41 GMT
All right, how about
Wimbledon -
Tramlink to West Croydon -
Overground to Shadwell -
DLR to Bank -
original CSLR to Elephant -
Thameslink to farringdon -
original Met to Edgware Road
District to Wimbledon
0
|
|
Chris M
Global Moderator
Forum Quizmaster
Always happy to receive quiz ideas and pictures by email or PM
Posts: 19,414
|
Post by Chris M on May 23, 2012 9:14:21 GMT
If you want to include a few more modes, how about:
Wimbledon -
Tramlink to West Croydon -
Overground to New Cross Gate -
Bus to Deptford Bridge -
DLR to Cutty Sark -
Walk to Greenwich Pier -
Thames Clippers to North Greenwich Pier -
Cable Car to Royal Docks -
DLR from Royal Victoria to Tower Gateway -
Boris Bike to Bank -
CSLR to to Elephant -
Thameslink to Farringdon -
original Met to Edgware Road
District to Wimbledon
I think that's everything other than Crossrail. You could include that with:
Wimbledon -
Tramlink to West Croydon -
Overground to New Cross Gate -
Bus to Deptford Bridge -
DLR to Poplar -
Crossrail from Canary Wharf to Woolwich
Walk to Woolwich Arsenal Pier -
Thames Clippers to North Greenwich Pier -
Cable Car to Royal Docks -
DLR from Royal Victoria to Tower Gateway -
Boris Bike to Bank -
CSLR to to Elephant -
Thameslink to Farringdon -
original Met to Edgware Road
District to Wimbledon
|
|
|
|
Post by angelislington on May 26, 2012 1:20:34 GMT
Interesting - liking the inclusion of bus, cable car & boat!
If it's circular, in theory you could start anywhere on those routes. They don't have to start at Wimbledon, that's just what seemed a good starting point for me. Norbiton - including Thameslink's a good'un. Like that.
Will be fun when we can include Crossrail as well...
next is to think about how long it would take and then actually do it one day!
|
|
|
|
Post by phillw48 on May 26, 2012 7:49:05 GMT
Once a route is established how about a group meet where everyone can join and leave at the point most convenient to them? It will have to be after the Olympics and a couple of 'test runs' but I think it can be done.
|
|
|
|
Post by angelislington on May 26, 2012 10:36:38 GMT
YES! I think that sounds like wicked fun ;D
|
|
Chris M
Global Moderator
Forum Quizmaster
Always happy to receive quiz ideas and pictures by email or PM
Posts: 19,414
|
Post by Chris M on May 26, 2012 10:39:40 GMT
Sounds good to me.
Farringdon or Bank would make good starting points if we wanted to combine it with the partiking of some liquid refreshment at the Penderell's Oak. Alternatively of course we could find somewhere close to a different point en route.
|
|
slugabed
Zu lang am schnuller.
Posts: 1,480
|
Post by slugabed on May 26, 2012 12:14:52 GMT
Can I put in an early request?
PLEASE can it be on a Sunday....or,at least,not a Saturday?
It seems I can never come to Forum events (usually held on a Saturday) because that's pretty much the only day I can't move my commitments.
Thank you!
|
|
|
|
Post by londonstuff on May 26, 2012 13:13:53 GMT
Sounds good to me. Farringdon or Bank would make good starting points if we wanted to combine it with the partiking of some liquid refreshment at the Penderell's Oak. Alternatively of course we could find somewhere close to a different point en route. This an absolutely amazing idea; especially the liquid refreshment in different places. ChrisM: have a House Point  |
|
|
|
Post by Tubeboy on May 26, 2012 15:13:29 GMT
A forum meet is long overdue!
|
|
|
|
Post by uzairjubilee on May 26, 2012 20:09:50 GMT
Completely off topic, but in the PDF linked in the OP, why is there no link shown from Strawberry Hill to Fulwell?
|
|
Chris M
Global Moderator
Forum Quizmaster
Always happy to receive quiz ideas and pictures by email or PM
Posts: 19,414
|
Post by Chris M on May 27, 2012 0:01:06 GMT
We'll need to plan it for a day when none of the route is closed for engineering (unless a rail replacement bus is a mode of transport we wish to use of course)
|
|
|
|
Post by norbitonflyer on May 27, 2012 7:54:42 GMT
Completely off topic, but in the PDF linked in the OP, why is there no link shown from Strawberry Hill to Fulwell? That map doesn't show peak hour only connections, such as the west curve at Strawberry Hill, which is only used by three trains each way |
|
Chris M
Global Moderator
Forum Quizmaster
Always happy to receive quiz ideas and pictures by email or PM
Posts: 19,414
|
Post by Chris M on Jun 21, 2012 18:43:05 GMT
Based on my route above, with two small changes - a bus direct from New Cross Gate to Greenwich and no Boris Bike (there would be no guarantee of finding enough bikes, getting them is apparently a hassle if you haven't registered before, and the docking station locations don't make it convenient for this journey). I've worked out a rough timetable for Saturday 18th August (between the 'lympics) to give a flavour. Some of the changes might be a bit tight, others maybe a bit generous and I've not made allowances for pit-stops en-route. Only the Thameslink and boat legs are less frequent than every 10 minutes though. | From | To | Mode | Depart | Arrive | Journey time | Cumulative time | | Farringdon | Edgware Road | Original Met | 11:01 | 11:14 | 00:13 | 00:13 | | Edgware Road | Wimlbedon | District | 11:25 | 11:55 | 00:30 | 00:54 | | Wimbledon | West Croydon | Tram | 12:07 | 12:21 | 00:14 | 01:20 | | West Croydon | New Cross Gate | Overground | 12:39 | 13:01 | 00:22 | 2:00 | | New Cross Gate | Greenwich Town Centre/Cutty Stark | Bus 177 | 13:11 | 13:34 | 00:23 | 02:33 | | Greenwich Town Centre/Cutty Stark | Greenwich Pier | walk | 13:34 | 13:40 | 00:06 | 02:39 | | Greenwich Pier | North Greenwich Pier | Boat | 13:45 | 13:53 | 00:08 | 02:52 | | North Greenwich Pier | Greenwich Penninsula | walk | 13:53 | 14:00 | 00:07 | 02:59 | | Greenwich Penninsula | Royal Docks | Cable car | 14:10 | 14:17 | 00:07 | 03:16 | | Royal Docks | Royal Victoria | walk | 14:17 | 14:22 | 00:05 | 03:21 | | Royal Victoria | Tower Gateway | DLR | 14:34 | 14:52 | 00:18 | 03:51 | | Tower Gateway | Bank | walk | 14:52 | 15:12 | 00:20 | 04:11 | | Bank | Elephant & Castle | Northern Line (CSLR) | 15:18 | 15:24 | 00:06 | 04:23 | | Elephant & Castle LU | Elephant & Castle NR | walk | 15:24 | 15:34 | 00:10 | 04:33 | | Elephant & Castle | Farringdon | Thameslink | 15:39 | 15:49 | 00:10 | 04:48 |
I don't have time right now to work out the Sunday timings (per the request above), but if you like the route feel free to do so. So, comments please! I've chosen Farringdon as the start point only as it's convenient for the Pendrell's Oak, Bank would be too though and of course other pubs are available! |
|
|
|
Post by crusty54 on Jun 21, 2012 18:46:42 GMT
You can do a fair number of the requirements between Hounslow West & Heathrow.
Surface, cut & cover, bridge & deep level.
|
|
|
|
Post by crusty54 on Jun 21, 2012 18:50:37 GMT
You can do a fair number of the requirements between Hounslow West & Heathrow.
Surface, cut & cover, bridge & deep level.
|
|
