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« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2024, 00:15:22 »
... I'm beginning to wish grahame hadn't started this topic ...  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2024, 13:12:54 »
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« Reply #17 on: November 17, 2024, 21:04:52 »
I'm now going to follow Finn's example, reacting to this particular topic:
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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 #19 on: December 11, 2024, 12:36:14 »
Those with an interest in wild haggis may find this short documentary informative. There are many more like this, from the Wild Haggis Foundation:

https://youtu.be/8oa6gjaXht8?si=AcVDwEOeuop9YuWs
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« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2024, 05:00:55 »
Thanks for the link, I had no idea how many sub-species of haggis existed.
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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▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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