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« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2016, 18:02:57 »
Quote from: paul7755 on October 15, 2016, 17:06:28
2.   Southport?

Paul

Correct.  Smiley
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« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2016, 18:52:57 »
Quote from: bignosemac on October 15, 2016, 15:12:18
12. Which one of these locations is one of only two of its type in the UK▸ (United Kingdom)?

I'm guessing that Earlestown must be almost unique to have platforms on all three chords of a triangular junction. In which case Shipley is the same, and if it is the only other one that's the answer.

In fact the similarity is stronger than that, in that the arrangement of tracks (one chord with a single line) and platforms on all five is the same. And I'm convinced there are no more like that.
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« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2016, 19:05:47 »
12. I know an alternative answer to the one posted by STUVING but will wait the 24 hour rule before I put it forward.
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« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2016, 19:35:59 »
Is the anachronistic name "Southport" because it's no longer a port?
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« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2016, 19:40:06 »
Quote from: stuving on October 15, 2016, 18:52:57
Quote from: bignosemac on October 15, 2016, 15:12:18
12. Which one of these locations is one of only two of its type in the UK▸ (United Kingdom)?

I'm guessing that Earlestown must be almost unique to have platforms on all three chords of a triangular junction. In which case Shipley is the same, and if it is the only other one that's the answer.

In fact the similarity is stronger than that, in that the arrangement of tracks (one chord with a single line) and platforms on all five is the same. And I'm convinced there are no more like that.

Absolutely correct, and much more alike than I realised. I was merely looking for the answer being that Earlestown and Shipley are triangular stations with all three sides in use.

Quote from: SandTEngineer on October 15, 2016, 19:05:47
12. I know an alternative answer to the one posted by STUVING but will wait the 24 hour rule before I put it forward.

Because I'm intrigued I'll waive the usual rule for the bonus questions.
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« Reply #20 on: October 15, 2016, 19:41:39 »
Quote from: grahame on October 15, 2016, 19:35:59
Is the anachronistic name "Southport" because it's no longer a port?

I think that 'anachronism' is more common than the one I'm thinking of. Incidentally it's for a picture that is yet to be identified.
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« Reply #21 on: October 15, 2016, 20:12:59 »
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Quote from: stuving on October 15, 2016, 18:52:57
Quote from: bignosemac on October 15, 2016, 15:12:18
12. Which one of these locations is one of only two of its type in the UK▸ (United Kingdom)?

I'm guessing that Earlestown must be almost unique to have platforms on all three chords of a triangular junction. In which case Shipley is the same, and if it is the only other one that's the answer.

In fact the similarity is stronger than that, in that the arrangement of tracks (one chord with a single line) and platforms on all five is the same. And I'm convinced there are no more like that.

Absolutely correct, and much more alike than I realised. I was merely looking for the answer being that Earlestown and Shipley are triangular stations with all three sides in use.

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12. I know an alternative answer to the one posted by STUVING but will wait the 24 hour rule before I put it forward.

Because I'm intrigued I'll waive the usual rule for the bonus questions.

OK then.  Liverpool Lime Street signalbox houses one of the last two remaining Westinghouse Style 'L' lever frames on the UK main line network (the other being Maidstone East).  Details for those interested here: http://www.wbsframe.mste.co.uk/public/Liverpool_Lime_Street.html and http://www.wbsframe.mste.co.uk/public/index_L.html
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« Reply #22 on: October 15, 2016, 20:18:56 »
I'd never have known that SandT.  Cheesy

Bonus point for you too!
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« Reply #23 on: October 15, 2016, 21:48:59 »
What I particularly like about this latest quiz is that I am completely exonerated from missing any possible references to Taunton.  Grin

On the other hand, it does mean that I haven't a clue about most of the railways north of, err, Kemble.  Although I have been to York, and back, twice.  Tongue
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« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2016, 22:08:37 »
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What I particularly like about this latest quiz is that I am completely exonerated from missing any possible references to Taunton.  Grin

Sure you don't want to guess one Chris? You'll note I didn't say north of Birmingham, UK▸ (United Kingdom)...
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« Reply #25 on: October 15, 2016, 22:12:59 »
Oh, you are a complete and utter bar steward.  Shocked Roll Eyes
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« Reply #26 on: October 15, 2016, 22:17:12 »
What is picture 6, then?  Huh

It struck me as something of a compromise between a canal and a narrow gauge railway, when I first read this topic.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #27 on: October 15, 2016, 22:26:03 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on October 15, 2016, 22:17:12
What is picture 6, then?  Huh

It struck me as something of a compromise between a canal and a narrow gauge railway, when I first read this topic.  Roll Eyes

Abandoned narrow gauge. In same town as another already guessed...
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« Reply #28 on: October 16, 2016, 00:08:18 »
Still left to guess:

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11. Which one of these locations is now anachronistically named? Can you name similar locations? (I think there are three or four others)
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« Reply #29 on: October 16, 2016, 00:09:05 »
It's Sunday now so No 7 Taunton USA .!
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