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Post by goldenarrow on May 24, 2019 10:02:10 GMT
Always wanted to put a survey out for this. London Overground have adopted some very long winded names for routes that have historically had much more practical names. Just one request from me, if your answer includes the word 'Line', please make sure you use a capital 'L', as this will help collate results. To fill in the survey click * here* The survey is planned to close at around 7PM on Sunday 2nd of June |
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Post by rapidtransitman on May 24, 2019 10:37:28 GMT
We seem to require a Gmail account to proceed - what about those of us who don't have one ?
Nonetheless a noble idea - the current long names are ludicrous.
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Post by goldenarrow on May 24, 2019 10:54:17 GMT
We seem to require a Gmail account to proceed - what about those of us who don't have one ? Nonetheless a noble idea - the current long names are ludicrous. All fixed now for open access. |
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Post by norbitonflyer on May 25, 2019 22:01:45 GMT
I like short names which are not ambiguous and have some relevance to the line's geography or history so, in no particular order:
North East Lines (old Northern & Eastern Railway)
North West Line (old LNWR) or its nickname the Premier Line
Brunel Line (from the tunnel)
Barnsbury Line (I thought of the Cremorne Line, but only the Clapham Junction branch, and not the Richmond branch, uses the bridge.
Emerson Line
Crouch Hill Line
Premier or Regency were also suggested at one time for the H&C, because it is 1. The oldest and 2. serves the Regency-era areas of Regents Park and Nash Terrace
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Post by goldenarrow on May 28, 2019 14:53:15 GMT
Right, so a summary of the most popular options so far.
Richmond / Clapham Junction to Stratford : North London Line
Euston to Watford Junction : Watford Line (Watford DC came 2nd)
Gospel Oak to Barking : GOBLIN (GOBLIN Line came 2nd)
Highbury & Islington to New Cross / New Cross Gate / Crystal Palace / West Croydon / Clapham Junction : East London Line (Brunel Line came 2nd)
Liverpool Street to Cheshunt/Chingford/Enfield Town : Lea Valley Line (West Anglia Line came 2nd)
Romford to Upminster : Emerson Line (Rominster Line and Upford shuttle came 2nd)
Thanks to all who took the time to fill this out. It may have been just for a bit of fun, but the results in themselves are very informative. Survey will close for responses on Sun.
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Post by class411 on May 28, 2019 15:56:35 GMT
Right, so a summary of the most popular options. Richmond / Clapham Junction to Stratford : North London Line Euston to Watford Junction : Watford Line (Watford DC came 2nd) Gospel Oak to Barking : GOBLIN (GOBLIN Line came 2nd) Highbury & Islington to New Cross / New Cross Gate / Crystal Palace / West Croydon / Clapham Junction : East London Line (Brunel Line came 2nd) Liverpool Street to Cheshunt/Chingford/Enfield Town : Lea Valley Line (West Anglia Line came 2nd) Romford to Upminster : Emerson Line (Rominster Line and Upford shuttle came 2nd) Upford shuttle has a certain ring to it. |
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Post by rincew1nd on May 28, 2019 17:25:33 GMT
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Post by goldenarrow on May 28, 2019 18:22:20 GMT
54 in total. More than happy with that, certainly some of the 2nd place names were ones that I hadn't even thought of so it was definitely worth it. |
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Post by rincew1nd on May 28, 2019 18:35:30 GMT
No wonder my obscure suggestions didn't make it to the final list then!
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on May 28, 2019 19:11:01 GMT
Upford shuttle has a certain ring to it. Certainly does, the ring of an extremely unpleasant and painful medical procedure. I’m not in favour......😖 |
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Post by superteacher on May 28, 2019 21:16:15 GMT
Upford shuttle has a certain ring to it. Certainly does, the ring of an extremely unpleasant and painful medical procedure. I’m not in favour......😖 We all know how much you love names which are a portmanteau of each end of a certain line . . . 😂 |
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Post by slugabed on May 28, 2019 21:39:50 GMT
Romster? ...not much better...  |
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Post by londonstuff on May 28, 2019 22:37:07 GMT
Romster? ...not much better... Romster - sounds like the first bit of a particularly edible potato-based snack.  It’s definitely got a ring to it. 😂 |
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Post by melikepie on May 28, 2019 23:14:10 GMT
Is the survey closed early then?
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Post by Chris M on May 29, 2019 7:28:54 GMT
Romster - sounds like the first bit of a particularly edible potato-based snack. It’s definitely got a ring to it. 😂 To be pedantic, Monster Munch are corn (maize)-based, not potato-based. |
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Post by class411 on May 29, 2019 8:12:36 GMT
Romster - sounds like the first bit of a particularly edible potato-based snack. It’s definitely got a ring to it. 😂 To be pedantic, Monster Munch are corn (maize)-based, not potato-based. Also, I'd argue with the use of the word 'edible' with relation to this product. By the look of the packet it certainly doesn't do your teeth much good. |
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Post by Deep Level on May 29, 2019 8:28:09 GMT
Will there be a way to see the full results? I'm curious . |
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Post by goldenarrow on May 29, 2019 8:49:09 GMT
Will there be a way to see the full results? I'm curious . I'm working on that one, I'll most likely have it ready for tomorrow. |
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Post by melikepie on May 29, 2019 9:03:36 GMT
I thought the survey did not close until Sunday
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Post by superteacher on May 29, 2019 10:09:26 GMT
Will there be a way to see the full results? I'm curious . I'm working on that one, I'll most likely have it ready for tomorrow. We are expecting pie charts. . . 🤪 |
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Post by goldenarrow on May 29, 2019 11:17:09 GMT
I thought the survey did not close until Sunday You're quite right, I left the link open but forgot to update the original post. Still there and will link the pie chart so it to will update live.  |
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Post by goldenarrow on May 30, 2019 9:26:11 GMT
I'm working on that one, I'll most likely have it ready for tomorrow. We are expecting pie charts. . . 🤪 And pie charts you shall get, * here* |
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Post by superteacher on May 30, 2019 9:53:32 GMT
We are expecting pie charts. . . 🤪 And pie charts you shall get, * here* Good work! Maybe you should send your results to TFL? |
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Post by Chris M on May 30, 2019 10:17:00 GMT
Who was it who suggested the Liverpool Street to Cheshunt/Chingford/Enfield Town route should be called "Forking Orange"!?
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Post by simran1966 on May 30, 2019 13:22:31 GMT
Who was it who suggested the Liverpool Street to Cheshunt/Chingford/Enfield Town route should be called "Forking Orange"!? There are some great names there. My other highlights were 'Tony' and 'Emerson Air Line'. ('Primorse' was supposed to be 'Primrose', by the way.) |
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Post by xplaistow on May 30, 2019 13:35:05 GMT
Who was it who suggested the Liverpool Street to Cheshunt/Chingford/Enfield Town route should be called "Forking Orange"!? How about Tangerine & Tentacle for the Highbury/Crystal Palace/Croydon/Clapham route?
Also some wag decided to call the Stratford/Richmond/Clapham route the South London Line!
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Post by goldenarrow on May 30, 2019 14:56:43 GMT
Who was it who suggested the Liverpool Street to Cheshunt/Chingford/Enfield Town route should be called "Forking Orange"!? That's got to be my favorite of the lot. You know who you are, the one who answered at around 23:30 on May 25th. Also simran1966 , Typo fixed. |
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Post by simran1966 on May 30, 2019 18:15:59 GMT
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Post by Deep Level on May 30, 2019 18:38:05 GMT
Some of these had me trying so hard to hold my laughter in on the train home! 'Tony' for one and my personal favourite 'The Watford Whizz'! I love this forum!  |
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Post by rincew1nd on May 30, 2019 19:17:16 GMT
What would be your preferred name for the Romford to Upminster route? "Guided Busway"  |
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