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« on: December 11, 2012, 00:26:40 »
Flashmob at Frankfurt station:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LJyda7XKNZQ

Seasons Greetings.
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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2012, 07:50:08 »
FGW▸ (First Great Western)'s economy version ....

Held on a 142 with one Santa calling at Pilning ststion accompanied by a Binatone cassette recorder....
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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2012, 10:29:08 »
Even Frankfurt HBh has a Tie Rack!
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« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2012, 18:53:52 »
The singer in the flat cap looks a bit familiar - has BNM posted one of his brother's videos?
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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2012, 19:39:40 »
Well, I was born in Germany....
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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2012, 02:49:37 »
This one from Greater Anglia staff is just a bit of fun, but in comparison with the DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) video it's a rather poor effort:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMJ14IIiYXI&sns=tw
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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2012, 13:13:02 »
Full marks for fun and effort. Musically...let's just draw a respectful veil over this aspect.  Shocked
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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2012, 15:41:59 »
Indeed. I think the only guy in tune was the first one. On hearing him I had high hopes for the rest of the clip. I was disappointed.  Tongue Cheesy
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« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2012, 16:27:01 »
Quote from: bignosemac on December 15, 2012, 02:49:37
This one from Greater Anglia staff is just a bit of fun, but in comparison with the DB» (Deutsche Bahn - German State Railway - about) video it's a rather poor effort:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMJ14IIiYXI&sns=tw
Do Greater Anglia not employ women? I counted one women in that video who worked for LE (I'm not counting the woman in the cafe).
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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2012, 17:59:49 »
Perhaps the Greater Anglia female of species were excluded on account of being able to hold a tune.  Lips sealed
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2012, 19:28:53 »
At least they were smiling, and apparently enjoying themselves ..which is usually more than can be said for those working the barriers at Temple Meads......
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