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The solar weather: looking forward a couple of days it's terrible. Perhaps, that day, stay away from the electrical equivalent of the Dawlish sea wall. Mark https://www.spaceweather.com/ |
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2024, 06:54:46 » |
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JayMac
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« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2024, 10:33:29 » |
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(what was wrong with "Fire Brigade" ??) Most became a 'Service' in 1974. Wiltshire was one of a few outliers, retaining 'Brigade' until 1998. Today, only London and Cleveland retain 'Brigade' in the official name of their fire and rescue services. |
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"Good news for regular users of Euston Station in London! One day they will die. Then they won't have to go to Euston Station ever again." - David Mitchell
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2024, 11:10:29 » |
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(what was wrong with "Fire Brigade" ??) Most became a 'Service' in 1974. Wiltshire was one of a few outliers, retaining 'Brigade' until 1998. Today, only London and Cleveland retain 'Brigade' in the official name of their fire and rescue services. Have you thought of going into politics ? Your response was a classic in the "Today" programme interview genre...............you supplied 3 answers with lots of impressive information.....but....my original question went totally unanswered.   |
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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2024, 11:21:52 » |
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This approaching solar storm MIGHT have serious consequences for radio communications, including cellphones and GPS and for large power grids.
Not that likely IMHO▸ , but possible.
Undesired currents may be induced in long metallic structures including pipelines, long wire fences, and RAILWAY LINES. Maloperation of railway signals is possible.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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broadgage
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« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2024, 11:37:33 » |
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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JayMac
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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2024, 18:01:20 » |
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(what was wrong with "Fire Brigade" ??) Most became a 'Service' in 1974. Wiltshire was one of a few outliers, retaining 'Brigade' until 1998. Today, only London and Cleveland retain 'Brigade' in the official name of their fire and rescue services. Have you thought of going into politics ? Your response was a classic in the "Today" programme interview genre...............you supplied 3 answers with lots of impressive information.....but....my original question went totally unanswered. Well, the 1974 politicians' answer is, "There's nothing wrong with brigade, but we've reorganised the counties and renamed/rebordered them, changed the emergency services areas, so we may as well rename them too." Probably a bit of 'forward to the future' too. 'Brigade' is just so old fashioned. Vote JayMac. On the ballot paper as, Mr None of the above.  |
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"Good news for regular users of Euston Station in London! One day they will die. Then they won't have to go to Euston Station ever again." - David Mitchell
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« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2024, 18:27:59 » |
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(what was wrong with "Fire Brigade" ??) Most became a 'Service' in 1974. Wiltshire was one of a few outliers, retaining 'Brigade' until 1998. Today, only London and Cleveland retain 'Brigade' in the official name of their fire and rescue services. At least none are called Department or Agency - yet. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2024, 18:36:03 » |
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(what was wrong with "Fire Brigade" ??) Most became a 'Service' in 1974. Wiltshire was one of a few outliers, retaining 'Brigade' until 1998. Today, only London and Cleveland retain 'Brigade' in the official name of their fire and rescue services. Have you thought of going into politics ? Your response was a classic in the "Today" programme interview genre...............you supplied 3 answers with lots of impressive information.....but....my original question went totally unanswered. Vote JayMac. On the ballot paper as, Mr None of the above. I would vote for ANYONE who stands for the "none of the above" party................... |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2024, 19:06:30 » |
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Hmm.  My local example is clearly an anachronism: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/contact/ Covering Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, contact Avon Fire & Rescue Service
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William Huskisson MP▸ 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 #11 on: May 10, 2024, 19:17:49 » |
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Think this thread is careering towards And Also or the Lighter Side….
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« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2024, 19:28:09 » |
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Think this thread is careering towards And Also or the Lighter Side….
Suggest splitting this thread and moving the fire brigade/fire service remarks to the lighter side, but retaining solar storm warnings here, for now at least. There is now a rare RED warning for solar activity. |
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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JayMac
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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2024, 02:59:06 » |
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Hmm. My local example is clearly an anachronism: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/contact/ Covering Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, contact Avon Fire & Rescue Service
Long live Avon. Another of the 1974 Brave New World. |
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"Good news for regular users of Euston Station in London! One day they will die. Then they won't have to go to Euston Station ever again." - David Mitchell
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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2024, 07:38:41 » |
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No storms but the Aurora was pretty spectacular over Taplow last night...........
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