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Title: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: JayMac on February 05, 2018, 21:13:06
Three to guess.

One go each please, or I'll set Finn on you!*

(https://i.imgur.com/jHVhnLn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/1W1H7x6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3VTbYo8.jpg)


bignosemac was with Finn. Our first rail travel of 2018. Last time I was on the rails was Class 800 launch day, 16th October 2017. Severe withdrawal symptoms.

*You'll be licked to death.


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: rogerw on February 06, 2018, 18:20:55
3. Seaford?


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: bradshaw on February 06, 2018, 18:43:23
The photos do not appear on my iPad, any suggestions?


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: Timmer on February 06, 2018, 18:52:25
Finn was a long way from home  :)


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: stuving on February 06, 2018, 19:17:43
3: Littlehampton platform 4.


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: JayMac on February 06, 2018, 19:32:07
3: Littlehampton platform 4.

Correct!


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: IndustryInsider on February 06, 2018, 19:52:31
1. Southampton Central


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: JayMac on February 06, 2018, 20:21:00
1. Southampton Central

Also correct!

Just the middle one to guess.


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: bobm on February 06, 2018, 20:22:28
I don't know but I am intrigued by the yellow aerosol markings - is it that uneven?


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: JayMac on February 06, 2018, 20:24:55
I don't know but I am intrigued by the yellow aerosol markings - is it that uneven?

I can only assume they are marking areas of future work, rather than warning of an uneven service.


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: Thatcham Crossing on February 06, 2018, 21:50:16
Is No.2 Brockenhurst?


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: JayMac on February 06, 2018, 22:02:49
Is No.2 Brockenhurst?

It's not, sorry.

Clue time. The pictures are in journey order.


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: Surrey 455 on February 06, 2018, 22:11:33
2. Chichester?


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: johnneyw on February 06, 2018, 22:13:05
No idea where the stations are but as someone who is not a dog fan (personal reasons) Finn is cool!


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: PhilWakely on February 06, 2018, 22:24:01
2. Ford ?


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: JayMac on February 06, 2018, 22:57:37
2. Ford ?

Correct!

My first rail journey of 2018 started at Salisbury, taking a very tired looking and rattly GWR Class 158 service to Southampton. Changed there onto a Southern Class 377 along the West Coastway line to Ford. Another change onto a following Southern  Class 313 originating at Portsmouth & Southsea, destination Littlehampton.

On the return I took a Southern Class 313 from Littlehampton as far as Emsworth. Changed there onto a following Brighton - Southampton Southern Class 377. Then from Southampton back to Salisbury on a SWR Class 158.

Everything on time and a thoroughly enjoyable bash for Finn and I. For the bargain Railcard price of £17.50 Off Peak Day Return, thanks to Southern's very cheap via Barnham fares. For example you can, with that routeing, get from Weymouth to Ramsgate for just £31.70 (£20.95 Railcard) Off Peak Return. Even cheaper if you wanted to attempt such a return journey in one day! 

Oh, and it's not just GWR who do retro BR liveries. I spotted this Class 313 at Littlehampton:

(https://i.imgur.com/I8rRecv.jpg)


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: chuffed on February 07, 2018, 07:01:59
Think we should start a Friends of Finn Fraternity, and fight to have his own dedicated four footed fulminations  on a separate thread. Think he might have a lot to 'say' about the biped bignosemac who he allows to live with him !


Title: Re: Where was Finn today, 5th February 2018?
Post by: chuffed on February 14, 2018, 19:54:17
Barking mad ! You have a two footed and four footed rival ! From a trip advisor review about Temple Meads.


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HUGE STATION
This is a very big station but well signed and easy to find ones platform. It is quite a way from the city centre but there are plenty of buses and taxis. The building has a splendid Victorian glass roof which reminded me of Brighton station. Not really a visitor attraction but a place that large numbers of people pass through each day.

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