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« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2009, 10:39:03 »
4 Malvern?
6 Filton? Although I thought it now had 3 platforms.
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« Reply #16 on: July 13, 2009, 11:14:56 »
I think 6 is Yate.  4 could have been Great Malvern but Malvern Wells station has been closed for a number of years.
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« Reply #17 on: July 13, 2009, 13:27:58 »
I remain fairly sure that Worthing answers all the clues correctly for (4) ... but it's a long way from normal FGW▸ (First Great Western) territory, so may not be what Rick had in mind.
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« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2009, 15:53:16 »
6 is Worthing Grahame, Well Done.

Worthing sees just as many FGW▸ (First Great Western) services that Melksham does  Grin Cheesy

In fact, on Sundays it receives more!!!!

And 4 is Yate, well done all!  Kiss
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« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2009, 16:11:18 »
Quote from: Rick

1)  I have the word "St" in my station name
     I have 2 platforms
     I am served exclusively by FGW▸ (First Great Western)
     However XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) trains, pass through me, as well as SWT▸ (South West Trains)'s

1) is Exeter St Thomas

2)  I am located on the waterfront, with a ferry service from me
     I have 2 platforms
     I am served exclusively by FGW
     XC trains pass through me

2) is Starcross

From the clues given, number 1 could have been Starcross as well!
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« Reply #20 on: July 13, 2009, 16:15:48 »
Quote from: TerminalJunkie on July 13, 2009, 16:11:18
Quote from: Rick

1)  I have the word "St" in my station name
     I have 2 platforms
     I am served exclusively by FGW▸ (First Great Western)
     However XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)) trains, pass through me, as well as SWT▸ (South West Trains)'s

1) is Exeter St Thomas

2)  I am located on the waterfront, with a ferry service from me
     I have 2 platforms
     I am served exclusively by FGW
     XC trains pass through me

2) is Starcross

From the clues given, number 1 could have been Starcross as well!

Starcross doesn't have the word "St" in it.  It has the letters S and T, but not the word "St"!
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« Reply #21 on: July 13, 2009, 17:58:49 »
'st' isn't a word its an abrivation, short for saint or street
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« Reply #22 on: July 13, 2009, 22:35:41 »
Quote from: Rick on July 13, 2009, 16:15:48
Starcross doesn't have the word "St" in it.  It has the letters S and T, but not the word "St"!

So you've never heard of Saint Arcross, the Patron Saint of Masonry Cleaners, then? http://www.touchbristol.com/business/list/bid/3771712

And don't try pretending he doesn't exist, because in a couple of days time you'll be able to Google him
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« Reply #23 on: July 13, 2009, 22:39:29 »
Swt do actually stop at St Thomas 5 times a week!
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« Reply #24 on: July 13, 2009, 23:26:29 »
Quote from: devon_metro on July 13, 2009, 22:39:29
Swt do actually stop at St Thomas 5 times a week!

i have been on one that stoped there i thought it was just due to a signal or something
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