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Post by afarlie on Dec 3, 2009 11:28:49 GMT
2 St Mary's Curve/ St Mary's Station/Aldgate East Nope. But it is a District line station, you could get that information from reading the clue.
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Post by afarlie on Dec 3, 2009 10:34:57 GMT
is it shell as in crustacean? ie- Kings Cross Station - Kings Crustacean? or Charing Crustacean? or even New Crustacean? Stretching it a bit I imagine... How about Bank? Clever thinking, but it's neither of those
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Post by afarlie on Dec 3, 2009 10:34:14 GMT
I'll finish with Shoreditch and give up! It's NOT Shoreditch
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Post by afarlie on Dec 3, 2009 0:34:18 GMT
That was quick !!
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Post by afarlie on Dec 3, 2009 0:14:23 GMT
Todays hint : One clue involves word minipulation
1. Out West, Kens not in with the g set . West Kensington 2. Maria's passage meets the District here Gloucester Road 3. Tucker's haunt. Grange Hill
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Post by afarlie on Dec 3, 2009 0:10:57 GMT
Canons Park?Canonbury?Turnpike Lane (turnpikes being toll gates for those not in the know, and turnpike roads, toll roads) Nope, it's not Turnpike Lane... The clue' worded the way it is for a particular reason!
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Post by afarlie on Dec 2, 2009 20:39:47 GMT
Think laterally as well as literally
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Post by afarlie on Dec 2, 2009 16:48:20 GMT
1. Cannon Street (what do cannons fire?) Nope, It's not Cannon street...
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Post by afarlie on Dec 2, 2009 16:47:39 GMT
1 - Waterloo (Shell Building, the Drain) 2 - No idea 3 - Beckton, or is that too obvious? Wrong on both suggestions
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Post by afarlie on Dec 2, 2009 16:45:06 GMT
It's not even on that line IIRC!!
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Post by afarlie on Dec 2, 2009 16:44:07 GMT
Is 3 (not 2) Crystal palace? TV transmitters, and the original location of Paxton's Prefabs was Hyde park. 2. How far south can we go? Starcross? Or failing that, Forest Hill (the original terminus of the L&C's scheme) Both correct. It took you a while
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Post by afarlie on Dec 2, 2009 11:06:35 GMT
Again, Correct thinking, but still not the right station...
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Post by afarlie on Dec 2, 2009 11:03:55 GMT
Today's Hint: Look for bad puns on some clues 1. Shell out whilst heading for the city. Baker Street2. Trams may have aliens on board. West Croydon3. Sounding off about tube maps designer. Tooting Bec
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Post by afarlie on Dec 1, 2009 23:17:37 GMT
No, I can't even see how you would get that from the clue..
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Post by afarlie on Dec 1, 2009 23:16:50 GMT
2. North Greenwich - O2 arena is to the South IIRC Not that kind of atmosphere
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Post by afarlie on Dec 1, 2009 23:16:26 GMT
2. Crystal Palace? - because of the atmospheric railway there Right thinking . Wrong station !!
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Post by afarlie on Dec 1, 2009 23:15:25 GMT
3. Down Street? From Underground-History Co.UK Not Down Street. but some clever thinking there
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Post by afarlie on Dec 1, 2009 10:11:35 GMT
1 LU 2 National Rail
Of course you might need to know the respective areas to get some of the clues..
1. Drink is no divine figure here. Angel 2. An atmosphere to the south. Forest Hill 3. Transmissions via Hyde park.Cryastal Palce
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Post by afarlie on Nov 30, 2009 18:34:13 GMT
And today's cryptics are : All 3 are tube or rail stations in London.
- Confused by the wood, on Oxford Highway...Hanger Lane - A queen would not be amused here. Victoria - Gone Completely, Not likely...Marylebone
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Post by afarlie on Nov 1, 2009 18:07:38 GMT
We could do with something like this for the Christmas Quiz this year! Talking of which......... The above was intended as a my Halloween contribution, although I'd welcome a section of the forum were others could post their tube related literary efforts, subject to people respecting copyrights and so on. In terms of the Christmas Quiz I'd had my own ideas, so if one the forum mods wish to contact me in PM I'll explain...
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Post by afarlie on Oct 31, 2009 16:18:49 GMT
In respect of it being Halloween, I am posting the following short story I wrote rather quickly this morning.
The work below is fictional. No similarity to any actual persons, places or events is intended.
Last Duty.
It has sometimes been said of the railways , that depending on circumstance certain locations have a certain presence or feeling associated with them. When deep under the heavy hub of London itself, such presence can be explained due to the physics of a the tunnel environment. In the rural extremes such a presence can be the wind, or merely the age of the infrastructure itself.
This aside, it is claimed that many parts of the tube are haunted.
I myself am I dedicated sceptic, but once I had the misfortune to be on the late train which due to a tree on the line, had to return to Chalfont Hill, being unable to reach Boismoor one Halloween. Some years later, the driver of that train, on which I was the sole passenger had the kindness to share the odd tale related below connected with that service.
It was late Autumn when the events occurred, and although modernisation had settled some still remembered the roar and hiss of the steam that had accompanied the trains. The sparking and hum of sparkling silver that had replaced them was becoming the norm.
For George, the branch between Chalfont Hill and Boismoor was known territory, and with reason uneventful... There was the usual hassle of adhesion, but this was as George put it a hazard of the view through the beeches as the twilight trains returned tired commuters. George knew most of his colleagues as well as David whose lively welsh commentary added a merry song to the works that sought to place disruptions to the service..
A fortnight before Halloween George had came into Chalfont Hill , to find David in a confused state. The impromptu medical found some hours later that David had suffered from some form of limited stroke , and despite Fred's protests, he was unceremoniously declared sick and sent home to rest. George figured that retirement for David could not be long coming.
The leaves had fallen during the next fortnight, and by Halloween itself, the leaves often blew as the cold purple of the winter night intruded upon the failing daylight. The last duty of George's shift was normally to take the train from the Chalfont Hill bay, to Boismoor where the train was to stable overnight in the Sidings. As George lived close by in the terrace below the line a short distance from Boismoor this was convenient.
Chalfont Hill was quiet, as George stood on the platform. It was raining heavily, and over the low din of rain on the canopy, was the approach of a howling gale. In the distance beyond the Signal box, entire beech swayed in the gloomy night. A sole passenger boarded, wrapping their scarf around them against the chill.
Take it Slow , George thought as the glow ahead changed from a red to a dim green. Take it slow. Soon be home, Soon be home.
George, ever the careful type took his care as he passed down the line towards Boismoor, and although cautious , was making good time. Then up ahead, a lantern, a single red fire through gloom.... but from no signal this glow came....George was apprehensive, with Weather like this all was possible.
"What's the...?" questioned George as pulled to a halt. Out of the gloom stepped the figure of David, pale, calm but recognisable, under the cape he was wearing..
" I suggest you take it back " said the figure... " You won't pass through here till the dawn" " The train ? But why ? Boismoor would have said if the line..." George replied. He hadn't expected to see David back so soon. ".. was blocked.. I know, but the lines be down as well, see.." the figure continued shining a second lantern into the gloom ahead of train. In the distance a tree lay across the tracks and underneath lay what was clearly the twisted wreckage of what appeared to have been the pole of the railway telegraph...
" I'd be going if was you, a night like this and all manner could be roaming, they say"... the figure stated. " You'd best be going yourself" said George. " I'm the last due tonight.." " Well, I bid you night, may be God be with you on your return.." the figure continued
With that the figure of David, returned to it's pose with the red lantern, solidly facing into the night, a beacon to those that would pass the line , even though George was the last scheduled. As George took his absence, in the distance despite the wind he was sure he could hear a lone hymn sung low against the storm. Far in the distance the chimes of All Saints also echoed briefly as midnight passed..
George's sole passenger , although not amused was understanding and it was not long before both were seated around a fire in the Station Master's office at Chalfont Hill. The formalities of reporting a blocked line aside each was relived that nothing more serious than a delay had occurred.
" Well, It's certainly a good thing... " said the Station Master... " without that lantern you'd have gone straight into the tree." George replied. " But, David was technically sick, I'd back you up on a commendation for him if he's been dragged from home on a night like this." " Indeed, but you know of his commitment to the Job and all.." the Station Master replied.
At this point the phone on the Station Master's desk rang.
" They've restored the line?" queried George, assuming a railway call.
"No, that was the senior clerk at the Memorial Hospital..." replied the Station Master... " It seems David Jones collapsed at home sometime between eleven and midnight, his wife in attendance. He was taken to the hospital but didn't wake up.. It seems he died a few moments ago."
"But if he collapsed at eleven?..." remarked George suddenly agitated. " Then .."
" Well , I'm sure you'll both be asked some questions in the morning.. I'd best be getting you fellows home, A Taxi's OK?" The station master replied in calm fashion. George nodded as did his passenger...
The questions as the Station Master remarked were both asked in the morning, yet despite George's tale, the luck in not hitting the tree was put down to non supernatural factors. David's apparent intervention being dismissed as something the stress of missing the tree had caused.
A week after David was buried, the PW stores at Boismoor were inspected, Although the senior manager was convinced he'd made an error, neither he nor the permanent way staff could account for the inexplicable loss of, two lanterns, a rain cape, one pair of size 12 work boots and out of all the lenses normally held a single red filter...
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Post by afarlie on Aug 13, 2009 9:52:11 GMT
I thought of this post when I read about this accident at Blackpool Pleasure Beach today: news.uk.msn.com/uk/article.aspx?cp-documentid=149135315Whilst reading it I was wondering whether I might see a mention of the RAIB or HMRI in it - although of course I wasn't when I didn't. Not within HMRI or RAIB remit, although it would come within the scope of the HSE. BBC News was commenting they were saying it's too earlier to say what caused the incident in Blackpool. Fairground rides (at least in the UK) have thier own inspectors, There is more information here - www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/etis5.htmNot sure how enforcement is done, but I seem to recall someone mentioning enforcement notices, of the ominous, 'Fix this or your going to court' design... Well designed modern rides are perhaps in some respects more highly tested than the railway. Bear in mind though that the Blackpool big dipper was built pre WWII. Maybe it's time for an upgrade? The regulatory climate for fairground rides in the UK is already (according to some sources) miles ahead of the compartive systems in the US. Also on a commerical note, a clearly unsafe ride isn't going to get insurance cover...
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Post by afarlie on Jun 22, 2009 23:06:19 GMT
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Post by afarlie on Apr 19, 2009 17:09:22 GMT
It would appear there are both tags and dubs on the side. What really irritates me is when people defend something like this as freedom of speech and art. There was a video on youtube of Acton Works sidings and the (half) herritage stock on there being painted. The comments box was the real eye-opener though. People with respectible names and articulated writing calling nay-sayers "fascist pigs, who quite clearly dont understand the plight of the youth or the expression of art". You can't say 'well, actually these arent as tallented or thought provoking as something like that of Banksey, and regardless of artistic merit cost thousands to remove, which private individuals often lack'. If You Tube has a video or comments which appear to support criminal damage, write an Annoyed of Acton letter to the local rag.. Or better one of the nationals... Hopefully that will send a message to You Tube that it CANNOT continue to support such 'criminal' acts..
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Post by afarlie on Apr 3, 2009 14:22:17 GMT
OK In relation to one of the points raised above... [/li][li]Side views with BVE are very difficult to do. There is a way of doing this which I'd like to integrate in the future - however, again, this requires time and experimentation. [/quote] Hmm, Does OpenGL support 'mutli-head' displays? If so than patching the render engine in OpenBVE would be one possibility... (And before anyone asks OpenGL IS also used by high-end million dollar training sims, amongst others) On another note, I am more than willing to let a new version of the Beck line plans be used to generate an 'exhibit', provided various people and documentation can be traced...
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Post by afarlie on Apr 2, 2009 17:03:17 GMT
These were some new slogan I was working on for Trainsimmers Against Trespass....
Tight clearance - DEAD tight! - Real tracks KILL. - Railway infrastructure has tight clearances - Stay OFF the tracks.
'Gaps' are wild and never tame - Real tracks KILL - Railway infrastructure has tight clearances - Stay OFF the tracks.
Dazzling stupidity! - Using Flash BLINDS!, - Flash photography can distract railway staff, please avoid it.
A lapse of a second? - Using Flash BLINDS! - Flash Photography can distract railway staff, please avoid it.
A fool for one, DEAD in a second - Jumping barriers KILLS! - ?
Weaving the gates, running the risk? - Jumping barriers KILLS! - Level crossings have gates to protect YOU, Do NOT ignore them!
(and in light of some other campaigns recently)
Seen something amiss or act in commission'- Please make the right decision! - If you see suspect activity near railway lines, tell the POLICE!
Life for a vandal, the same for his 'friend' - This is how a 'prank' can end. - Railway criminals go to JAIL!
It's no 'prank' to the driver.. - Railway criminals go to JAIL! ?
The existing slogans (coming from the the Train-Sim world):
There's nothing 'Virtual' about Serious Injury - Real Trains KILL - Trains can travel at up to 125 MPH in the UK. Keep Off the tracks.
RED Light - STOP Light - Jumping barriers KILLS - Barriers and Lights are there to Protect YOU. Please observere them.
Theres nothing 'Simulated' about loosing a limb - Rail Tresspass KILLS. - High voltage is present on electrified lines. Keep OFF the tracks.
Graffiti on trains Unsightly - You will be too when one hits you. -Stay OFF the track
Thoughts?
modified based on comments in thread
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Post by afarlie on Oct 26, 2008 18:37:03 GMT
Could I make a polite request that the policy of non disscusion about specfic incidents also be extended to cover certain types of speculation in relation to RAIB covered incident investigations?
Whilst I would hope there is no desire to prevent legitimate disscussions, sometimes the media may pick up comments made in forums, and treat them as having more importance than they actually have...
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Post by afarlie on Aug 3, 2008 17:01:49 GMT
Does anyone have an official LUL press office view on this matter?
Some of you are also reminded to read the LUL media policy.
That said, there are important issues raised here, and it's possible (assuming people keep within journalistic guidelines) that it's a story alterantive media sites like Wikinews could cover.
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Post by afarlie on Jul 19, 2008 16:49:50 GMT
In going through my notes, I can't trace two authours so will have to restart, in any case the previous route is of BVE 2 generation, not the current standards..
So I'd therefore like to request from this forum the assistance of those that have specfic skills to enable the construction of a 'quality' BVE route, depicting appropriate engineering practice.
To start with I would like some asssitance in calculating some enginerring tolerances, in respect of what 38 stock can handle in terms of curves and platform lengths..
In my fictional history- Part of the Beck Line would have been contemporary with the 1938 stocks introduction..
(I'm assuming that 7 Car running would have been built in respect of a line nominally planned pre-war)
Wikipedia suggests likley formation of 38 stock trains would have been,
DM 52' 3 3/4" = 159449 T 51' 2 3/4" = 156147 NDM 51' 2 3/4" = 156147 DM 52' 3 3/4" = 159449
DM 52' 3 3/4" = 159449 T 51' 2 3/4" = 156147 DM 52' 3 3/4" = 159449
So this gives... VERY roughly 400ft platform lengths on the late 40's ex Picadilly section of the Beck,(Holborn->Aldwych -> Waterloo->Kennington-> Lambeth -> Camberwell - Milkwood -> and what would have been (Brixton)..
These platforms would need lengthening for Full Beck Phase II 7 car operation.
All new build Beck Stations(Euston, Russell Square,Holborn S/B, Herne Hill and stations to East Cryodon) would be built for 7 car at (125m).
Does anyone have the figures for platform clearances so I know how tight a curve I can reasonably make at Waterloo and Camberwell?
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Post by afarlie on Jul 14, 2008 18:52:29 GMT
As a passanger from a certain station I can visit two friends living in Watford or Uxbridge respectivly..
I arrive at the station at any given time (off-peak)
Why then following a recent timetable change would I be visiting the friend in Watford 4 times more often then the friend in Uxbridge, when previously I visted both equally?
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