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« on: December 08, 2014, 09:49:12 »
Just to show it can happen ! Caught my first train which was bang on time - no signal failures or overrunning engineering works...and I got a seat! Made my connection without any problems

I love the Dutch railway system Smiley
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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2014, 10:04:52 »
Ah, but the Belgians are on strike and nothing is moving.
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« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2014, 12:38:56 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on December 08, 2014, 09:49:12
Just to show it can happen ! Caught my first train which was bang on time - no signal failures or overrunning engineering works...and I got a seat! Made my connection without any problems

I love the Dutch railway system Smiley

Wait until there's a bit of snow, or heavy rain, strong winds etc and you'll find out that NS are just the same as UK▸ (United Kingdom) rail operators...! I've had a fair few dreadful journeys on yellow & blue trains in my time!
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« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2014, 14:47:43 »
Quote from: Worcester_Passenger on December 08, 2014, 10:04:52
Ah, but the Belgians are on strike and nothing is moving.

Nothing new there then.

+I got caught tking a party from Water;loo to Hanover  2 late arrival at 22:00 and 5 trains not 3, not good. Still the hotel saved us dinner!
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2014, 14:50:05 »
When we caught the train from Munich city center back to the airport at peak time on Friday there were load of seats on the train and the journey was very comfortable
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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2014, 13:48:54 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on December 14, 2014, 14:50:05
When we caught the train from Munich city center back to the airport at peak time on Friday there were load of seats on the train and the journey was very comfortable
I lived in Munich for some years and returned here some 6 years ago. It remains a town I am very fond of - and I go there as often as I can. As a matter of interest, which route did you take out to the airport? As you know both the S1 and S8 lines go from the city centre - the intriguing thing about them is that they leave the stations in opposite directions for the same destination. The only snag is that the S-Bahn stops at all the stations on the way - a dedicated non-stop airport service over the S1 route could run into the high level Hbf platforms in about 20 minutes - half the time of the all-shacks.
Still - generally the S-bahn works well, but the M^nchners complain anyway...
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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2014, 14:41:25 »
Quote from: 4064ReadingAbbey on December 15, 2014, 13:48:54
I lived in Munich for some years and returned here some 6 years ago. It remains a town I am very fond of - and I go there as often as I can. As a matter of interest, which route did you take out to the airport? As you know both the S1 and S8 lines go from the city centre - the intriguing thing about them is that they leave the stations in opposite directions for the same destination. The only snag is that the S-Bahn stops at all the stations on the way - a dedicated non-stop airport service over the S1 route could run into the high level Hbf platforms in about 20 minutes - half the time of the all-shacks.
Still - generally the S-bahn works well, but the M^nchners complain anyway...
We arrived at Munich Airport very late and didn't have a clue where we were going but took the S1 - which I believe went anticlockwise. On our way back on Friday we took the S8 which was the shorter route.
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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2014, 20:11:25 »
Yup, it's quicker to the airport by the S8 for any station east of Stachus or the Hbf. Starting from the Hbf it's about the same whichever way you choose to travel - there are 14 stops either way!

Anyway, I hope you had enough time to be able to get at least an impression of the place.
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« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2014, 20:16:03 »
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Yup, it's quicker to the airport by the S8 for any station east of Stachus or the Hbf. Starting from the Hbf it's about the same whichever way you choose to travel - there are 14 stops either way!

Anyway, I hope you had enough time to be able to get at least an impression of the place.

My hotel (Marriott) was about half way around so it didn't really matter which train we took. Had a bit of a chance to look around and take in the Christmas markets but the main attraction one lunchtime was the Aston Martin dealers near the office I was working out. Yes, I know it's not typically German but I couldn't resist a drool Smiley
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« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2014, 17:59:47 »
Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on December 15, 2014, 20:16:03
Yes, I know it's not typically German but I couldn't resist a drool Smiley

I trust you wiped the window afterwards?!
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« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2014, 18:13:39 »
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Quote from: BerkshireBugsy on December 15, 2014, 20:16:03
Yes, I know it's not typically German but I couldn't resist a drool Smiley

I trust you wiped the window afterwards?!

Oh yes Smiley I could take this way ot..what the hell ! I'd seen the new vanquish in the flesh but loved it Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2014, 18:17:12 »
How about the new DB10 ?.
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« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2014, 18:18:34 »
Quote from: Western Pathfinder on December 19, 2014, 18:17:12
How about the new DB10 ?.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but yuch Smiley
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« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2014, 19:35:39 »
The DB10 doesn't look very pretty head on. The headlights give it a sort of 'angry cat' look.

However, it does look somewhat prettier in three quarter, profile and rear view.
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« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2014, 19:42:59 »
Quote from: bignosemac on December 19, 2014, 19:35:39
The DB10 doesn't look very pretty head on. The headlights give it a sort of 'angry cat' look.

However, it does look somewhat prettier in three quarter, profile and rear view.

I'll be honest - if I had the. Choice of a DBS» (Deutsch Bahn Schenker - UK▸ (United Kingdom) website) or a vanquish 310 I would probably go for the DBS. I really struggled withe the back end of the new vanquish but having seen one I could live with it.

Don't suppose anyone has a cheap one-77 for sale ?
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