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« on: March 24, 2014, 18:01:14 »
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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2014, 20:09:13 »
Quote from: grahame on March 24, 2014, 18:01:14
http://metro.co.uk/2014/03/24/first-great-western-train-breaks-down-on-london-road-yes-on-the-road-4676814/?

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A40 Hanger Lane Gyratory- e/bound exit slip partially closed- because of a broken-down train!! Q's on approach...

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