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« on: November 23, 2008, 13:37:45 »
All looked after by FGW▸ (First Great Western), if not served by them.

1. Master Donal
2. Bodger sittin unddam font
3. Stash Al
4. Wrobit gred

Once you have sorted them out, can you explain the apparent criticism in my clue, and why in fact it is no criticism?
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« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2008, 14:51:40 »
1. Aldermaston
2. Mottisfont and Dunbridge
3. Saltash
4. Trowbridge

 Undecided

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« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2008, 14:57:17 »
Quote from: paul7755 on November 23, 2008, 14:51:40
1. Aldermaston
2. Mottisfont and Dunbridge
3. Saltash
4. Trowbridge

 Undecided

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100% and *** three gold stars to that man.

Now the bonus question - what do I mean by All looked after by FGW▸ (First Great Western), if not served by them, ande what other station might the same comment be made about?
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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2008, 15:12:57 »
Quote from: grahame on November 23, 2008, 14:57:17
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« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2008, 16:37:20 »
Quote from: grahame on November 23, 2008, 14:57:17
... what do I mean by All looked after by FGW▸ (First Great Western), if not served by them,?

Well, I was going to suggest that they're all unstaffed stations - but Trowbridge is, so that knocks my idea out.  Roll Eyes
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2008, 16:45:18 »
Quote from: chris from nailsea on November 23, 2008, 16:37:20
Quote from: grahame on November 23, 2008, 14:57:17
... what do I mean by All looked after by FGW▸ (First Great Western), if not served by them,?

Well, I was going to suggest that they're all unstaffed stations - but Trowbridge is, so that knocks my idea out.  Roll Eyes

Indeed.   It's one particular station in the list that my comment attaches to, though - so I may have misrrespsented the question if you're looking for the answer.  And devon_metro has correctly noticed the other station that the same comment applied to.

"I'm a computer programmer. I'm bound to be a bit obtuse at times!
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« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2008, 17:26:52 »
Quote from: grahame on November 23, 2008, 16:45:18
"I'm a computer programmer. I'm bound to be a bit obtuse at times!"

Hmm.  I'd say that your clues were obscure, rather than obtuse, grahame!  Wink Cheesy Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2008, 17:38:05 »
I don't think anyone's actually given you the answer Graham, although D-M obviously knows. They are stations operated by FGW▸ (First Great Western) but no FGW trains stop there, only a rather decent SWT▸ (South West Trains) service (pa
rticularly from December).

 
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« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2008, 17:51:35 »
Quote from: John R on November 23, 2008, 17:38:05
I don't think anyone's actually given you the answer Graham, although D-M obviously knows. They are stations operated by FGW▸ (First Great Western) but no FGW trains stop there, only a rather decent SWT▸ (South West Trains) service (pa
rticularly from December).

Yes, Mottisfont and Dunbridge, and Dean, are the only two stations that I'm aware of that are looked after by a train operating company that doesn't provide a service to them.  But the arrangement seems to work well, doesn't it  Wink
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« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2008, 18:08:42 »
Further information on a related topic, at http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=3877.0  Wink
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2008, 18:24:26 »
Quote from: grahame on November 23, 2008, 17:51:35

Yes, Mottisfont and Dunbridge, and Dean, are the only two stations that I'm aware of that are looked after by a train operating company that doesn't provide a service to them.  But the arrangement seems to work well, doesn't it  Wink

I have wondered for a while why these stations didn't get handed straight to SWT▸ (South West Trains) with the service. It seems quite inconsistent, apparently the Tonbridge to Redhill route is passing from SE to SN in December, and 5 or 6 stations are transferring at the same time, re-signing into SN's colours has already started.

There are a few Midlands routes where TOCs▸ (Train Operating Company) look after stations with none of their own services, EMT» (East Midlands Trains - about) retained a few stations where only XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) call, with the Stansted service. As XC had no existing stations of their own on the long distance XC network, the same setup was decided on for 'newXC', so as Central's successor, EMT won the stations.

I believe LM▸ (London Midland - recent franchise) look after Coleshill Parkway for the same reason, and have no calls.

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« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2008, 21:33:08 »
The overall answer is the "Wolmar Question"

"What are TOCS for?"
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