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« on: March 17, 2023, 19:43:49 »
Better late than never ... a St Patrick's Day quiz:

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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2023, 20:32:29 »
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2023, 20:52:09 »
Neither Melksham, nor Taunton, but they are all 5'3".

Guessing 1 is Rosslaire terminal.
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2023, 21:02:00 »
Quote from: Oxonhutch on March 17, 2023, 20:52:09
Neither Melksham, nor Taunton, but they are all 5'3".

Guessing 1 is Rosslaire terminal.

Yep, that's right for No. 1.  I've said it before, but every time I see it I think that making the customer feel welcome wasn't high up on the design spec for the new station.
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2023, 01:02:03 »
3. Glounthaune
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2023, 12:13:11 »
4. Limerick Junction
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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2023, 13:00:39 »
Quote from: JayMac on March 18, 2023, 12:13:11
4. Limerick Junction

'There was a young man from Melksham.....'
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2023, 14:43:10 »
Rosslare, Glounthaune and Limerick Junction all identified correctly.

Just number 2 to go ... a protest before Babylon?
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