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Post by intercity125 on Nov 13, 2005 23:23:38 GMT
Hia,
first post but been lurking for over a year now!
Has anyone seen this film and would care to comment in a LU related way?
I have a couple of points:
The first train - driver is killed by the creep. Wouldn't they notice it was 'in block' for a long time and look into it
The second train - how did it get there when the first train was blocking the line?
Is there a way to get out of stations at night if locked in?
in the central area (Charring Cross) wouldn't there be at least some engineering moves over night?
that's all folks!
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Post by Colin on Nov 14, 2005 0:53:22 GMT
Welcome officially then! Don't be shy, speak up more  ;D It was a film, they always have things happen that are not true to life, and this was a classic example. All stations (except 3, that I know of) on the network are staffed 24/7, and of course a train blocking the line would 'arouse intrest'. I actually thought the film was rubbish, and i'm not saying that cos I work for LUL, I really did think it was rubbish. |
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Post by trainopd78 on Nov 14, 2005 10:43:20 GMT
From a professional point of view, there were more holes in it than swiss cheese. ;D Must admit, did enjoy picking those holes though.  |
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Post by citysig on Nov 14, 2005 13:31:35 GMT
...and of course a train blocking the line would 'arouse intrest'. Filmed a lot of it in the Charing Cross area didn't they (I have yet to see it). Therefore, it may not have aroused as much interest as you may think ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2005 17:22:06 GMT
Citysig - IMHO, this film inspired my interest in LU even more.... but, thinking about it too - the film was full of holes - however, even if it bores you silly, the actress is nice to look at |
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Post by citysig on Nov 14, 2005 19:09:06 GMT
Just to make sure we're on the same track (excuse the pun)... I was referring to the fact that a train sat at Charing Cross Jubilee for long periods does not attract a lot of interest in our control room, and was not implying that the film lacks anything interesting . Now you mention a nice young lady, maybe I will move it up my list of things to do... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2005 23:12:51 GMT
;d heh
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Post by Tomcakes on Nov 20, 2005 18:22:27 GMT
All stations (except 3, that I know of) on the network are staffed 24/7, Which ones are they? Surely it's uneconomic to staff outlying stations all day? |
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Post by setttt on Nov 20, 2005 18:40:08 GMT
Roding Valley is one of them IIRC.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2005 19:04:11 GMT
Why are they kept open 24/7 ?? Do they have mainline traffic running through them at all hours of the night?
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Post by Colin on Nov 20, 2005 19:19:11 GMT
Which ones are they? Surely it's uneconomic to staff outlying stations all day? Roding Valley, Totteridge & Whetstone and Upminster Bridge. Why are they kept open 24/7 ?? Do they have mainline traffic running through them at all hours of the night? Read again - I said staffed, not open. Apart from those 3, stations have a station supervisor rostered on them 24/7 because it provides a staff presence and is a point of contact for contractors. You will often find that those at stations outside zone 1 staff the ticket office in addition to their other duties. |
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