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« on: July 10, 2009, 20:53:50 »
Ok then, Part 2!

Another 5 stations on the FGW▸ (First Great Western) network, where are they?  Roll Eyes Cool

6)  I am on a single line
     I am exclusively served by FGW
     I can get a direct train to Romsey from this station
     I cant get a direct train to Bristol from this station however

7)  I have a level crossing immediately at the North end of the station
     I have 2 platforms
     I am served by FGW HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units))'s, FGW west services and XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise))
     I have semaphore signalling
     I have a number of freight sidings on the down side

Cool  I have 2 stations in my town
     I have 2 through lines at my main station
     I have a popular horse-racing ground
     I can get a Turbo from this station

9)  I am served by FGW and SWT▸ (South West Trains)
     Some SWT services terminate at this station
     I have 2 platforms
     I am not electrified

10)  I can get a direct train to Gloucester from this station
      I have 3 platforms, and 1 unplatformed relief line
      XC services pass through me
      Platform 1 is bi-directional
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2009, 20:58:57 »
is 7 paignton?
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2009, 21:10:02 »
8 is worcester
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2009, 21:12:09 »
Sorry, both incorrect!

Paignton has colour light signalling, and no freight sidings

Worcester does not have 2 through lines
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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2009, 21:21:21 »
I think 8 is Cheltenham - Spa, and Racecourse?
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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: July 10, 2009, 21:22:48 »
Sorry Chris, can't get a Turbo from Cheltenham Spa!!!
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« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2009, 21:27:37 »
Well, you wouldn't want to, would you?  Wink

Fair enough: that will teach me not to do my research via the Tehran Times and Malay Mail ...  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2009, 21:37:00 »
6 is Melksham, again!
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2009, 21:51:23 »
9) Romsey
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2009, 22:14:45 »
Having consulted The Racing Post, I'm now going to venture to suggest that 8 might be Newbury.  Tongue Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2009, 22:20:57 »
No 7 is really taxing me. I'm tempted to say Truro, but for the 2 platforms thing.
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« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2009, 22:26:55 »
All are correct!

6) is Melksham
Cool is Newbury
9) is Romsey

Just 7 and 10 to go now!!
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« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2009, 22:28:33 »
7 is Lostwithiel and could 10 be SEvern Tunnel Junction?
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« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2009, 22:29:35 »
Both correct Roger!

Well Done!!   Wink
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