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Post by wimblephil on Aug 3, 2014 22:02:31 GMT
There was no Series 2 of 'The Tube'. Series 2 turned into 'Roads' (working title) which turned into the super long title they eventually gave it! (I know people that worked on the production).
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Post by wimblephil on Aug 3, 2014 21:58:49 GMT
There's potentially a rights/copyright issue. A previous series by ITV (also called 'The Tube') has also previously been released on Home Entertainment, so there's potentially an issue there.
Broadcast and Home Ent. are different ball games, so just because it's worked out for one, doesn't mean it is for the other.
I'm not saying that is the reason. I'm just saying it's a logical guess!
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 29, 2014 15:59:02 GMT
Well, you've certainly inspired me to want to go out and check out some stations at the weekend!!
Now, where to visit. Plenty of suggestions above...! Hmmmm
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 27, 2014 21:35:21 GMT
Whilst I do like Wimbledon for it's choice of interchanges and shopping opportunities (Portion of chips from Dinos anyone?) - I do have a couple of bugbears with it - The walkways (all of them!) are too narrow, and not to mention that apparently in rush hour, everyone loses their ability to walk at an acceptable pace (shuffling isn't acceptable) in a straight line, without stopping spontaneously. It needs some new walkways or remodelling ASAP I would definitley have to agree with you on this! Really, for interchange purposes, there needs to be a second overbridge or a subway toward the London end of the station; how physically/practical this would be though, I'm not so sure! From a different perspective; for escalator & passageway space, I have to say the JLE portion of Westminster wins out! The scale of the excavation there is incredible. The first time I took a trip down to the Westbound Jubilee platform I was just in awe of it all! As stations to pass through, I think Clapham Common/North are fascinating, surviving in their original, rather thin, island platform formations. It's always great when two trains are in, really filling up the rather small space!!
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 27, 2014 19:51:32 GMT
WIMBLEDON! Not only because it's my 'home' station, but because it's the only one where Tube, National Rail & Tramlink all connect. The fact that it is a National Rail station though, does make me sad that it doesn't have any 'Wimbledon' Roundels on the platforms. Other than that totally biased opinion, I'd have to have a good think and try and remember which one's I've visited! Like you I have passed through them all, but there's plenty I've still not got off at!!
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 25, 2014 19:17:51 GMT
Ahh, of course. Thanks Tut. Sorry, I didn't fully absorb/remember that information last time - I should have re-read the thread before posting - my bad!
I think I've understood now though, so it's cleared up my curiosity!
Incidently, I came back on a D-Stock tonight, and that did indeed take a few before moments for the doors opened.
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 25, 2014 18:29:58 GMT
I've just seen a sign at Putney Bridge telling Train Ops that the 'CSDE is NOT working at East Putney', so I guess that solves that mystery - I just don't understand what it means...!
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 25, 2014 18:15:47 GMT
Can be speed sensing FISH7373 Sorry, what do these mean!?
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 25, 2014 8:07:22 GMT
Another question...!
I was on an S-Stock yesterday and on the approach to East Putney the driver announced "please be aware there could be a short delay of about 10-20seconds before the doors will open at East Putney, whilst I open them manually".
I'm just wondering what exactly that means, and why such an instance would occur?
(Ironically, the doors opened immediately upon arrival!!)
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 11, 2014 14:45:31 GMT
I would agree if one has to close, the Westbound is the better choice. What does closing one Platform actually achieve anyway? Is it literally just to reduce the number of people that can arrive to the station?
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 11, 2014 14:32:06 GMT
I suppose the sensible alternative is to use a shorter via destination, perhaps waterloo? It is arguably a more major interchange than Charing cross I always prefer the idea of the 'City' and 'West End' branches, rather than 'Bank' and 'Charing Cross'... might not be as useful for unfamilar travellers though? I've also just realised that, Charing Cross is not a termniating destination, so my comparison to Mill Hill East in my previous post loses some merit! Doh. Stupid me. I still prefer X to + though...!
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 11, 2014 14:00:58 GMT
I've always wondered about that. You (at least I!) tend to read a + as 'plus' not 'cross'!
I don't get why abbreviate it at all really 'Cross' isn't exactly long and it looks better to read! Unless they're really tight for space, but with the scrolling text on the inside, that's obviously not an issue!
Mill Hill East is just as long as Charing Cross in terms or characters, and longer with spaces... I don't think there's an abbreviation for that is there!?
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 10, 2014 16:43:32 GMT
The tfl weekly email says that this weekend there is track replacement at Fulham Broadway, so looks like the poor ride quality will be cured quicker than thought Well let's hope so eh?! I guess time shall tell...!
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 8, 2014 23:31:13 GMT
Slightly biased opinion, with it being my regular stretch of the line, but I think the whole Wimbledon Branch in general is a nice part of the District to travel!
Expanding the topic slightly... Being up on the viaducts is so much nicer than being stuck beneath the streets! It's also fun to travel on the NR section between East Putney and Wimbledon in SWT Stock from time to time (generally the very last SWT train from Waterloo through Wimbledon goes this way (from my experience)). The amount of people that get very confused can be quite amusing!
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 8, 2014 6:54:25 GMT
Ah, OK, interesting thanks! I guess it's just me then, but I swear it's been feeling like a bumbier and faster ride!!
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Post by wimblephil on Jul 8, 2014 5:54:03 GMT
Has anything changed on this section of track at all recently, specifically speed related.
I travel over this section most days, and in recent weeks it's felt like the trains are going much faster. You've barley left one station before you realise you're at the next! Particularly on the D-Stock it feels like you're being thrown about like nobody's business.
Has something changed or is it just me!?
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 30, 2014 17:37:39 GMT
Thanks to those that have responded concerning my actual query.
Feel free to lock/delete this thread - I see no need for any further back and forths!!
Thanks!
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 30, 2014 17:34:52 GMT
To be honest, I feel quite offended by your comment there, which I think to be of a rather rude, conceited and presumtuous nature. The management of my finances is not the issue in question here; I was simply asking if anybody was aware of how long a credit transaction may/should take to process. If you do not know, then you need not answer. For the record there is nothing offensive in my comment, either expressed or implied. I have long been in the habit of paying my credit card bills before they are issued. To me a credit card is simply a convenient tool enabling me to go shopping without carrying a bag full of cash. I stand by my words which are perfectly applicable to your expressed predicament and I take exception to your remarks. You may live in a politically correct world where you enjoy playing the victim, be that as it may I do not subscribe to such claptrap and I look forward to your apology at your earliest convenience. Ha! I'm not going to continue down this road of insults. You've clearly mis-interpreted my thoughts, I (perhaps wrongly) have taken your response to be a stuck up slam. I've no need to explain my ins and outs, but for the record there is currently no balance left to pay on the card; hence my annoyance that the transaction is yet to go through, as now there will be a bigger balance come next month.
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 30, 2014 11:59:09 GMT
To be honest, I feel quite offended by your comment there, which I think to be of a rather rude, conceited and presumtuous nature.
The management of my finances is not the issue in question here; I was simply asking if anybody was aware of how long a credit transaction may/should take to process. If you do not know, then you need not answer.
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 29, 2014 21:00:54 GMT
Hi all,
I was just wondering, does anyone know how long a transaction should take to go through when paying online with a credit card.
Two weeks ago I bought two weekly travelcards online for my oystercard, paying with my credit card. Both of which have now been used up, but the transaction is still not showing on my Credit Card account. I thought it would be a fairly instant thing!?
I just dont want to forget about it and then end up with a big payment to make at some point because it's taken so long to go through! Is it quite normal, or should I be querying it somewhere!??
Thanks to anyone in advance!
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 19, 2014 21:10:44 GMT
And whilst I'm thinking about it, how loud are the PAs on the S7s from outside - loud enough for a passenger walking down alongside the train to hear it through closed doors, with the nearest open one at the other end of the train? That makes for an interesting point!!
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 19, 2014 21:07:43 GMT
Fair point. I've never actually noticed an Upminster, Upminster situation before (I'm usually already on the train at that point!). I actually prefer to be on the second train out, and quite like the fact that most Wimbledon services terminate at Tower Hill - it means a lot of people on a busy service from Wimbledon dash accross to the already crowded Upminster train, leaving the Tower Hill one half empty. The Upminster train then picks up most the passengers at the succeeding stations, leaving just the stragglers for the Tower Hill, making for an altogether quieter and more pleasent journey, albeit at the cost of 2-3minutes. Worth the price!!
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 19, 2014 20:55:50 GMT
Thanks for the info tut. Very intersting to read. And good point about needing to think it from the Driver's view every now and then when all is not quite perfect - we are all human after all!
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 19, 2014 20:51:47 GMT
Ah, OK. Curiosity satisfied. Thanks! Some sort of safety/back-up feature? It's used when de-training, the driver walks to the back of the train making sure each car is empty, as he gets to the end of each car he closes the door of that car. I'm only guessing that it has to be turn on from the cab because when the train is in the station somebody could be leaning on the button and the door would close. I'm not sure why the drive did it when you were at Wimbledon. Ah, cool. That makes sense! Like I say, I think he was potentially in training, and so perhaps was just being shown a lot of things? The whole journey felt a bit more 'by the book' so to speak, and there were a lot more announcements than one would generally hear on an average journey!
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 19, 2014 20:30:25 GMT
The holding the button on the inactive side closes the active doors but I think that has to be turned on from the cab. Ah, OK. Curiosity satisfied. Thanks! Some sort of safety/back-up feature?
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 19, 2014 20:27:44 GMT
I've never known the 'first train' out indicators to be working at Earl's Court (unless I'm looking in the wrong place! - they're directly above the destination indicators right?). I tend to end up walking to the digital displays toward the end of the platforms, which 9 times out of 10 do indicate which will be the first train to leave!
Slighlty off topic discussing Earl's Court here and not Hammersmith, but I've also noticed the digital displays will often show a 'check front of train' destination, which the majorirty of the time will turn out to be a Wimbledon or Olympia service.
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 19, 2014 20:18:20 GMT
It's interesting to hear that the stopping marks can cause such inconvenince! I didn't realise they played such and active role; thought they were more just a mere guide then anything - much to learn!
I'm also curious as to whether there's any procedure for departing, once the doors have automatically closed after the 45seconds, particularly an issue at terminus stations. Most people don't realise that just because the doors are closing, it doesn't mean the train is departing and many do a sprint dash only to find the train still sits there for a while!
Most drivers I've noticed will open all doors, before closing them again, as a signal that the train is about to depart (at least I think that's why they do it!?) This isn't always the case though, as some just close the doors that are open (if any) and pull off.
It wasn't until the other day that I discovered there is actually a 'this train is ready to depart' announcment, when it was used by a driver whom I believe was in training, or at least being shadowed by another. (He also came out the cab before departing Wimbledon, and held down a button of a door on the inactive side of the train, which I found rather intruiging!?). I've never heard it used since, and I have departed Wimbledon on an S-Stock many, many times since!
Surley this announcment should be used at every terminus station, as a clear sign the train is about to go? I personally don't find it such a problem at Wimbledon, as I just look at the signal - but as you might expect, the average Joe does not!
One time there was a man walking along side the train up the platform, looking to board near the front, when the train just locked the doors and pulled off with no warning what-so-ever that it was about to depart, leaving him behind. This I thought was not on, and really quite bad practice!
(Sorry if I've rambled a bit; I try to be concise but don't always achieve!!)
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 19, 2014 19:20:59 GMT
Yeah, I've noticed that too, the lack or unison when the doors open at times. You would expect (perhaps unrealistically) it to be milisecond perfect!
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 19, 2014 19:05:23 GMT
Today I was travelling on an S-Stock, and upon arrival at West Brompton the driver made an announcement. I missed the first half, but the second was "...so please be aware that the doors in the first and last cars are unlikely to open at this station". Sitting in the first car, I can confirm that indeed no doors did open.
I've also been on several services where the doors do not open for a few moments (it feels like a lifetime, but is probably no more than 10-20secs). Particularly at East Putney this has occured a fair few times whilst I've been on board! Sometimes an announcment is made, sometimes not, but I've never heard a reason explained.
I'm just wondering what causes these issues to the doors opening?
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Post by wimblephil on Jun 5, 2014 18:23:53 GMT
Oh, cool thanks guys. It's not something I've know to occur before, but I've only been in London a couple of years, and am not a hughly regular user of LO. I think I will do the journey this Sunday as the opportunity is there!
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