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« on: December 16, 2009, 17:54:36 »
Just for information, in case you were affected - from the Maidenhead Advertiser:

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Train services between London and Reading are experiencing delays this morning due to a faulty train in the Hayes and Harlington area.

The fault has now been fixed but operators First Great Western are warning of knock on delays which will continue for some time.

Commuters travelling from Maidenhead and Slough are currently facing delays of 40 minutes on all services in an out of London Paddington.

Relief lines have been opened but all services are disrupted.
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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 #1 on: December 16, 2009, 18:56:05 »
0607 Frome - Paddington had a suspected fire near Hayes &H. Believe it was just warm brake pads.
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2009, 19:08:34 »
Quote from: devon_metro on December 16, 2009, 18:56:05
0607 Frome - Paddington had a suspected fire near Hayes &H. Believe it was just warm brake pads.

warm WARM they were smoking dude  Cool

About five passcoms pulled and when the driver looked out from the cab he could not see the end of the train.

Ex works new micros buffet only just put into the set.  They had not even had the chance to stock the buffet.
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2009, 19:38:59 »
Should I treat 'passcomms' as an abbreviation, and also add it to our list?  Roll Eyes Cheesy Grin
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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 #4 on: December 17, 2009, 22:32:04 »
Passcom (Passenger Communication) - Emergency Handle. (Called the Communication Chain/Chord in the olden days)

Passcoms - Plural!!  Wink
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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2009, 00:45:00 »
Thanks, Sprog!  I've added it appropriately!  Wink
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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.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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