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« on: November 30, 2016, 17:16:01 »
Over the years I've taken far far FAR more pictures than I've posted ... I'm thinking of posting a picture each day to Chrismas from 1st December ... for identification and discussion. I expect most will be rail related, most in GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) territory. Some may a bit less usual than our normal pictures - such as this practise one:
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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2016, 17:46:40 »
Hmm.  I don't think that's Taunton.  Tongue
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2016, 17:57:46 »
In a glass case on the main platform at Bristol Temple Meads IIRC▸ ('if I recall/remember/read correctly').
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2016, 18:03:26 »
Quote from: Western Pathfinder on November 30, 2016, 17:57:46
In a glass case on the main platform at Bristol Temple Meads IIRC▸ ('if I recall/remember/read correctly').

I was going to say it looks like a model to me
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2016, 18:07:17 »
Aaaargh!  I should have known that one.   Embarrassed
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2016, 18:24:56 »
Another picture - in the public domain.  Roll Eyes



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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2016, 19:47:34 »
Quote from: Western Pathfinder on November 30, 2016, 17:57:46
In a glass case on the main platform at Bristol Temple Meads IIRC▸ ('if I recall/remember/read correctly').

Yep, that's right ... as the following picture confirmed!

I've come across other transport models in case at working public transport interchanges recently too ... where's this?
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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2016, 19:52:22 »
The Stena Line terminal at Hoek Van Holland.  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2016, 20:17:42 »
All being kept in reserve for the next bit of flooding on the Somerset levels when the Crosville buses to Hinkley C can't get through. Cool
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« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2016, 20:27:38 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on November 30, 2016, 19:52:22
The Stena Line terminal at Hoek Van Holland.  Wink

Correct
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« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2016, 20:44:02 »
Hmm. Roll Eyes  Strictly speaking, I should have typed, Hoek van Holland. But thank you for giving me the mark anyway: wow, I got one right!  Shocked
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« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2016, 21:15:36 »
It's all "vans" with you... usually white ones....
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« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2016, 21:27:31 »
Hmm.  It's rather more a grimy brown, at this time of year, but I take your point.  Tongue
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« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2016, 06:32:16 »


What, where, why?
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« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2016, 06:57:11 »
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Swindon - Through line

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