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Title: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 10, 2018, 19:57:58 The subject line says it all, really. Can anyone identify the station I arrived at last Saturday and departed from on Monday 8 October 2018?
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1938/45229849481_59e70c75f9_c.jpg) Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: JayMac on October 10, 2018, 20:08:05 Having seen detail of your wanderings on Facebook I'll sit this one out. ;)
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: Oxonhutch on October 10, 2018, 20:17:51 Looks rather neat and tidy, with neither litter nor yellow lines - may I suggest somewhere foreign?
"A pound of foreign climes please waiter!" [Spike Milligan] Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: chuffed on October 10, 2018, 20:18:36 Is everyone holding back with bated breath, waiting for CfN to leap in with.......
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: martyjon on October 10, 2018, 20:41:49 The subject line says it all, really. Can anyone identify the station I arrived at last Saturday and departed from on Monday 8 October 2018? (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1938/45229849481_59e70c75f9_c.jpg) Kenilworth ? Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: johnneyw on October 10, 2018, 20:54:02 I too wondered if it was the new Kenilworth Station but I had a quick look at it in summer and the building in the photo looks too big. I also wondered if it was the new Cranbrook station in/near Exeter but again I don't recall seeing the design plans as looking that big.
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: Timmer on October 10, 2018, 21:24:59 Definitely overseas. Sadly where I have no clue.
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 10, 2018, 22:22:15 Not Nailsworth. :D
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: Western Pathfinder on October 10, 2018, 23:02:39 Scandinavian country ,not certain though.
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 11, 2018, 05:13:25 Scandinavian country ,not certain though. Certainly not Scandinavian. Not Norwegian, obviously, although the station name begins with N. And it isn't on the GWR network. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: eightf48544 on October 11, 2018, 10:33:27 Looks tidy enough for Switzerland but as far as I can see no electrification so possbily France
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: johnneyw on October 11, 2018, 11:00:50 Looking at what looks like the phone kiosk I can see it's not in Germany as it's not yellow. It does look northern European, possibly one of the low countries.
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: JayMac on October 11, 2018, 14:32:03 It's fun reading the guesses when you know the answer! :P
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: Western Pathfinder on October 11, 2018, 15:25:05 It's fun reading the guesses when you know the answer! :P . Smarty Pants 😁Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 11, 2018, 16:23:19 It's fun reading the guesses when you know the answer! :P :DTitle: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: Surrey 455 on October 11, 2018, 23:29:49 Looking at what looks like the phone kiosk I can see it's not in Germany as it's not yellow. It does look northern European, possibly one of the low countries. Aren't the phone booths in Germany pink/purple? Same colour as T-Mobile. I recall they are branded as T- something or other. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 12, 2018, 03:22:50 Looking at what looks like the phone kiosk I can see it's not in Germany as it's not yellow. It does look northern European, possibly one of the low countries. Aren't the phone booths in Germany pink/purple? Same colour as T-Mobile. I recall they are branded as T- something or other. I haven't heard anyone speaking German here yet. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 12, 2018, 14:20:28 A final clue before the big reveal: my journey ended in a different country to where it began - but only just!
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: johnneyw on October 12, 2018, 14:57:55 Looking at what looks like the phone kiosk I can see it's not in Germany as it's not yellow. It does look northern European, possibly one of the low countries. Aren't the phone booths in Germany pink/purple? Same colour as T-Mobile. I recall they are branded as T- something or other. Maybe they are these days but I've not been in Germany for 8 years. I'm sure they had the same colour as the Bundespost letter boxes when I used to visit Hamburg yearly since childhood in the 1960s. They might be different now though. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: johnneyw on October 12, 2018, 15:03:19 A final clue before the big reveal: my journey ended in a different country to where it began - but only just! Okay, my closest guess is somewhere in the low countries, let's say starting from Belgium and just crossing into the Netherlands. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: chuffed on October 12, 2018, 15:22:59 The preponderance of blue and grey seems to indicate France, Belgium or Italy. I will hazard a guess (see wot I did there!) at Namur !
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: JayMac on October 12, 2018, 16:11:11 ^^Got the first letter correct, FT,N! :P
As for the country guesses... Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 12, 2018, 16:18:43 First letter is indeed correct, although it Falls to me to make the announcement shortly. Although you may have to stay up late to see it.
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: johnneyw on October 12, 2018, 16:34:18 Ah, yes I see now. Just Googled it to check it out. Not quite my low countries guess then.
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 12, 2018, 20:06:17 Not low. The answer is Niagara, where I arrived by Amtrak after a 9-hour ride from New York Penn Station.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1977/30335817307_16f72cda7b_c.jpg) The time passed quickly, with much to see out of the window. We rode business class, which was very comfortable and included endless coffee. The carriage seemed a little dated compared to the HSTs - even more so against IET - and the road was a little rockier in parts than the GWR, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. The WiFi worked perfectly, too. Everybody had to get off the train with all of their luggage for a border check. We didn't mind as we had reached our destination. I had been told that the American side of the falls is tackier than the Canadian side. The resort there was a bit like Blackpool, but without the sophistication. The Falls themselves are absolutely splendid. After two nights in Niagara, we caught the train to Toronto, then a couple of days later we moved on to Kingston, Ontario on this: (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1933/44552136964_c588e135c1_c.jpg) On our way home, we stop over for a few days in a country with no railway at all. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: SandTEngineer on October 12, 2018, 20:14:49 We could have said hello. I was in Toronto a week ago... ;)
Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: JayMac on October 12, 2018, 20:36:12 On our way home, we stop over for a few days in a country with no railway at all. Iceland? Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: grahame on October 12, 2018, 21:19:25 On our way home, we stop over for a few days in a country with no railway at all. Iceland? Google came up with Quote Getting around Iceland by train - Lonely Planet https://www.lonelyplanet.com/iceland/transport/getting-around/train Catching the train in Iceland - expert transport tips on getting around Iceland by train. But visiting the page: Quote There is no train network in Iceland. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: eightonedee on October 12, 2018, 21:57:15 Iceland may not have any railways now, but the former Reykjavik Harbour Railway must have the unique distinction of having its entire locomotive fleet preserved, although there were only ever two of them - see Wikipedia for details
PS - Brilliant puzzle FTN - I spent half an hour stuck on a delayed train this evening Googling Dutch railway stations fruitlessly! Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: onthecushions on October 12, 2018, 23:16:54 The answer is Niagara, where I arrived by Amtrak after a 9-hour ride from New York Penn Station. Ironically, Niagara Falls Station was originally constructed in 1879 by Canada's (or British North America's?) Great Western Railway/Road. It was Listed in 1995! I agree with your comment on the tawdriness of much of the USA. Coming here soon... OTC Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: martyjon on October 13, 2018, 04:14:54 Not low. The answer is Niagara, where I arrived by Amtrak after a 9-hour ride from New York Penn Station. (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1977/30335817307_16f72cda7b_c.jpg) The time passed quickly, with much to see out of the window. We rode business class, which was very comfortable and included endless coffee. The carriage seemed a little dated compared to the HSTs - even more so against IET - and the road was a little rockier in parts than the GWR, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. The WiFi worked perfectly, too. Everybody had to get off the train with all of their luggage for a border check. We didn't mind as we had reached our destination. I had been told that the American side of the falls is tackier than the Canadian side. The resort there was a bit like Blackpool, but without the sophistication. The Falls themselves are absolutely splendid. After two nights in Niagara, we caught the train to Toronto, then a couple of days later we moved on to Kingston, Ontario on this: (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1933/44552136964_c588e135c1_c.jpg) On our way home, we stop over for a few days in a country with no railway at all. My journey was not so long although the train was late. Only boarded at Niagara (U.S. side) to Niagara (Canadian Side) where I had to detrain to buy my ticket to Toronto for a few days thence Toronto - Ottawa (few days stay) - Montreal (few days stay and meet up with my brother). That was extent of my Canadian itinerary of my first of four round the world backpacks. I too have visited Iceland and whilst I was there I noted a lot of work being undertaken between Keflavik and Reykjavik which I was informed was to be a super tram track linking the two airports, the proposed Reykjavik terminal being just below The Pearl and between that and the main airport runway. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: Surrey 455 on October 13, 2018, 09:04:02 Looking at what looks like the phone kiosk I can see it's not in Germany as it's not yellow. It does look northern European, possibly one of the low countries. Aren't the phone booths in Germany pink/purple? Same colour as T-Mobile. I recall they are branded as T- something or other. Maybe they are these days but I've not been in Germany for 8 years. I'm sure they had the same colour as the Bundespost letter boxes when I used to visit Hamburg yearly since childhood in the 1960s. They might be different now though. I don't remember those yellow boxes but it looks like the pink boxes that replaced them are themselves being phased out due to falling use. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2618850/Hung-good-Remote-German-forest-depot-thousands-phone-boxes-die-one-just-250.html Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 13, 2018, 20:17:04 We could have said hello. I was in Toronto a week ago... ;) #MeToo On our way home, we stop over for a few days in a country with no railway at all. Iceland? Spot on! I too have visited Iceland and whilst I was there I noted a lot of work being undertaken between Keflavik and Reykjavik which I was informed was to be a super tram track linking the two airports, the proposed Reykjavik terminal being just below The Pearl and between that and the main airport runway. I first visited Iceland in May 2016, and saw no sign of work then, although I had read about the proposal. There being a lot of empty ground between Keflavik and Reykjavik, not so many bats or newts, and a total population of the entire country below that of Bristol, it should be easier to get on with than it would be in Britain. They do seem to get on with things over there. The energy source will be electricity produced without pollution from the hot springs, I suppose. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: Bmblbzzz on October 13, 2018, 20:21:47 After two nights in Niagara, we caught the train to Toronto, then a couple of days later we moved on to Kingston, Ontario on this: The train looks splendid. But the station building reminds me of an edge-of-town Tesco... (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1933/44552136964_c588e135c1_c.jpg) Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 13, 2018, 20:28:22 The train looks splendid. But the station building reminds me of an edge-of-town Tesco... The train is rather splendid, obviously built to a Canadian standard of ruggedness. There is no platform for the intercity trains - someone appears with steps at the station. Which does look a bit rudimentary at Kingston, although the same cannot be said of Toronto Union Station. Sadly, I did not take pictures. Bristolians will be interested to know that an arena was constructed right next door to it. Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: SandTEngineer on October 13, 2018, 22:59:31 Toronto Union is going through a major rebuild at the moment. Got completely lost there two weeks ago when trying to find my way out to the Waterfront. The refurbished concorse is a splendid affair though. Very 1920/30s.
(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/df/c8/f9/union-station.jpg) Title: Re: Where was Four Track, Now? on Monday? Post by: TonyK on October 14, 2018, 00:19:44 That's the one! I too struggled to find my way through the local platforms to the intercity.
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