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« on: May 18, 2011, 13:48:17 »
From the bbc news website

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A man has been captured on CCTV▸ (Closed Circuit Tele-Vision) trying to board a train accompanied by a pony.

Shocked staff watched as the man tried to get on the train at Wrexham General station with the white pony in tow

After a conductor refused him entry, the man returned to the ticket booth where he tried to buy two tickets - for himself and the animal..........


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-13437279
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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2011, 18:45:54 »
Going to Weston-super-MARE?
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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2011, 19:32:21 »
Neigh - you can't take that on the train!  Roll Eyes
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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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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2011, 20:51:51 »
i don't think the man was stable
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2011, 21:15:26 »
He obviously thought it was the 'Pony Express'
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2011, 21:17:06 »
Only from the bay platform - not on the mane line ...  Roll Eyes
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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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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2011, 22:15:44 »
now we have just started foaling around
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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2011, 22:17:53 »
There's no need to nag relex.
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2011, 22:18:03 »
Was he trying to board a Pacer, aka a Nodding Donkey?
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2011, 22:48:46 »
Stop with the jokes guys, just trot along..
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2011, 22:51:02 »
Two singles to Canterbury, please ...
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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 #11 on: May 18, 2011, 23:08:27 »
when approached by media the pony refused to comment.... as it was just a little horse
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2011, 00:23:45 »
Apparently the pony looked a little sad after being refused travel and the guard asked, "Why the long face?"
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2011, 00:26:29 »
You would be sad too if your shoes were nailed to your feet.
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2011, 12:44:54 »
haha i cant really follow that one up tbh ollie
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