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« on: August 16, 2011, 17:05:01 »
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2026479/Angelina-Jolie-Brad-Pitt-charter-entire-train-London-Glasgow.html
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They've been more than happy to mingle with the general public at the theatre and while out shopping. But Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie decided that their family's five hour journey to Scotland should be done away from prying eyes and autograph hunters.

And they clearly decided that taking over a first class carriage wasn't going to be enough for their brood - so they chartered the entire train instead. The A-list couple and their six children were snapped arriving at Euston station this morning in a large black people carrier and surrounded by bodyguards and members of their entourage.

They were then taken to their Virgin train and got comfortable for the long journey to Scotland, where Brad is set to film scenes for his new film World War Z.

I take it no scheduled train services were cancelled to allow this slight over indulgence to happen.
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2011, 17:11:14 »
Crown Vics painted with 'Philadelphia Taxi' on the streets of Glasgow...all very strange.  Shocked

It's not as if the two places look especially alike, Glasgow has hills and roads that bend.
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 17:58:13 »
Looks like Brad and Angelina may've taken advantage of this service offered by Beardie Rail:

http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/train-hire/

Now, I wonder how much that cost? Should I enquire and see about organising another Coffee Shop trip? Who fancies a Bendyleano to Crewe?
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2011, 18:13:41 »
I know they have a considerable flock of little 'uns, but I'm still not sure you could deem hiring an entire Pendo for a single family as 'low carbon travel' despite the claims on the train hire page!
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2011, 18:20:09 »
Running, no doubt, in one of the relief paths on the WCML▸ (West Coast Main Line) identified by GNWR. I bet Virgin are quite keen to hold onto those paths.....
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2011, 20:23:41 »
The PA▸ (Public Address (broadcast loudspeaker announcements) or Passenger Assist (railway staff providing physical assistance to passengers with mobility issues), depending on context) new feed describes Pitt's arrival as 'low key', with him travelling by Virgin Trains. Technically correct I suppose, but made me smile.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/feedarticle/9800300

Also there's quite a respectable bar at the intersection of 16th and JFK mentioned in that article, wonder if they'll be re-creating it...
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2011, 22:58:21 »
love the limo-bike in the picture about them arranging onward travel!
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