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| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 23/04/2013 at 08:52 #43870 | |
postal
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Advance warning that The Railway Tavern, Liverpool Street has been booked for a meet on Saturday 13th. July 2013. In due course there will be a sign-up sheet in the Events section and an option to pay in advance through The Shop. The Meets section of the Wiki will also be updated as the required information becomes available.
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| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 24/04/2013 at 19:14 #43945 | |
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postal
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Details are now posted in the Events section where you can sign up if you wish to attend. If you pay by 8th. July 2013 through PayPal or Offline it will cost £9.95. If you choose to pay after that date (including on the door) the charge will be £12.00. Please PM me to arrange how to pay if you want to pay Offline. [Edited to update information] “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 24/04/2013 at 20:21 by postal Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 24/04/2013 at 19:42 #43950 | |
afro09
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Some information for anyone from Ireland thinking about travelling across for the meet: To fly from Dublin to London Luton/Stanstead/Gatwick is €100. To fly from Dublin to Birmingham is €60 + train cost to London. Oviously price will rise as you get closer to the date. Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 13:15 #43973 | |
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clive
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Ferry plus train is £43 single. This is a turn up and go ticket and can be bought at any rail station (the fare to other places may be less). Irish Ferries charge 52 euros, plus 6 euros if you buy on the day. They also do through fares from anywhere in Ireland. Google "SailRail". Timings mean you'd need to plan to stay overnight before and after. Last edited: 25/04/2013 at 13:18 by clive Log in to reply The following user said thank you: afro09 |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 17:56 #43981 | |
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afro09
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Thanks Clive, I hadn't got around to checking ferry prices yet so this information is very helpful. Alan. Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 18:08 #43983 | |
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welshdragon
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John: I've booked my place for me and Natalie If anyone wants a place to crash, I have room in Oxford for 2 people but bear in mind I'm catching a coach to/from the meet (at £20 for returns it's a bargain compared to FGW :P) Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 18:12 #43985 | |
headshot119
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" said:John:What Oxford to Paddington return for £13? "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 19:57 #43994 | |
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welshdragon
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Bear in mind there are 2 of us: OXF - PAD: 2 x DIS @ £15.50 each for an Off Peak Day Return (£31.00) Oxford - Victoria (Coach Stn): 2 x CON @ £13.00 each for a 48hr Return (£26.00) I save £5 that I can use for beer :cheer: Last edited: 25/04/2013 at 20:00 by welshdragon Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 20:07 #43995 | |
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headshot119
4869 posts |
" said:Bear in mind there are 2 of us:Or you can get Advance singles both way, which using your railcards comes out at £17.20 for the two of you. Saving you an extra £8.80 
"Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 20:11 #43998 | |
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Rickurd
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" said:" said:Plus a quicker, and more comfortable journeyBear in mind there are 2 of us:Or you can get Advance singles both way, which using your railcards comes out at £17.20 for the two of you. Saving you an extra £8.80 ;) 
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| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 21:25 #44000 | |
Peter Bennet
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Note that the LU bit has not been factored in and comparison with Travelcard. Looking at FGW's Web site does not seem to have many cheap fares for the 13th (yet) but on the previous Saturday (6th) you can buy Oxford to Liverpool Street tickets (not TC but one-shot Z1) for £12.50 depending on the train. Maybe the full range is not yet loaded up for 13th. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 21:40 #44001 | |
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headshot119
4869 posts |
We've not passed the booking horizon for the 13th yet, which is why no advance tickets are showing.
"Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 25/04/2013 at 23:05 #44004 | |
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postal
5265 posts |
Some TOCs (e.g. EC) are already booking to Sunday 14/07/13 so it is probably imminent for the other TOCs.
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| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 27/04/2013 at 21:20 #44109 | |
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Peter Bennet
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" said:We've not passed the booking horizon for the 13th yet, which is why no advance tickets are showing.They are now according to FirstScotrail's site (don't ask). £6.25 Oxford to Liverpool St inclusive (pp e/w with discount). £18.30 Travelcard. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 30/04/2013 at 23:35 #44210 | |
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UKTrainMan
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Advance preliminary heads-up to everyone based on information for the whole weekend correct as of 29/04/2013.... (in order of priority) [size=4] Hammersmith & City line - No service between Moorgate and Barking Metropolitan line - No service between Moorgate and Aldgate Northern line - No service between East Finchley/Golders Green and Stockwell on neither Bank nor Charing Cross branches District line - No service between Tower Hill and East Ham DLR - No service between Westferry and Beckton. Overground - No GOBLIN (Gospel Oak to Barking line) service. Also no service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction on Sunday 14th. However, as I've noticed in previous years, this information may end up changing closer to the date of the meet. Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Last edited: 01/05/2013 at 15:12 by UKTrainMan Reason: order; formatting; etc. Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 19/05/2013 at 21:30 #44895 | |
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UKTrainMan
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Somewhat last minute heads up to anyone coming from 'up north' who is perhaps looking to make a weekend of it.... Cropped screenshot of an eMail I received from East Coast Link shown on the image (I don't think I could make the image itself a hyperlink(?)) basically just leads to http://www.eastcoast.co.uk/special-offers/save-a-third-on-east-coast-train-travel-between-london-and-yorkshire---/. Also, just to advise that the information in my previous post above still stands, but now as of 13/05/2013. Post has attachments. Log in to view them. Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Last edited: 19/05/2013 at 21:38 by UKTrainMan Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 29/06/2013 at 22:08 #46173 | |
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Underwood
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Got my tickets booked. FGW were charging a fair bit for route via Bath, SWT to Waterloo was cheaper but not that cheap. Nearly booked £10 each way tickets on National Express however I remembered about MegaTrain and found £12 each way tickets from Bath to Waterloo. It does mean I'd need a return from Trowbridge to Bath, passing through Trowbridge again, but is still the cheapest rail option with that included. The coach was a last resort really, Trowbridge only has one coach service a day, and takes over 3 hours to do Trowbridge to Victoria Coach Station! Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 30/06/2013 at 07:28 #46175 | |
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birchy74
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Your lucky it only takes 3 hours from Trowbridge, It takes 6 and a half hours from where i am in Grimsby with one service per day 
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| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 30/06/2013 at 14:56 #46190 | |
DaveHarries
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I am thinking of coming up from Bristol but am unlikely to do it by FGW so I may use Megabus. In consideration of that: - if I decided to attend for the Sunday meetup only (the visits), how early would I need to be at the first port of call, and what time would we expect to be done by? - has anyone else used Megabus from Bristol to London recently and, if so, how much did it cost? Dave Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 30/06/2013 at 15:27 #46193 | |
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Peter Bennet
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" said:It says 10 to 11 on the event sign-up (First FCC train gets in to KX at 10.01 so I've not applied). Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 30/06/2013 at 16:39 #46197 | |
GeoffM
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" said:I am thinking of coming up from Bristol but am unlikely to do it by FGW so I may use Megabus.Timings on the page are noted as approximate but more importantly, places are not guaranteed yet. I'd hate for you to arrange a trip to London on the Sunday only to find that there aren't enough places. Please don't book any travel until details are confirmed. SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 02/07/2013 at 18:29 #46240 | |
MJD
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Features Marylebone IECC, the LUL section from Harrow-on-the-Hill to Amersham, Banbury North, Banbury South (both representative views), and the proposed Bicester South to Oxford extension. Please do not buy just yet - shop under test £ Mike. Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 06/07/2013 at 16:56 #46633 | |
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UKTrainMan
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Heads up to anyone staying in London overnight or coming back to London on the Sunday for the technical visit... St. Albans South signal box will be open on Sunday 14th from 2pm 'til 5pm if you'd like to visit it - something which I'd highly recommend as I personally have found it to be most enthralling, and even learnt a few new things too! It's located about a stones throw away from St. Albans (City) station (Midland Main Line).
Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Last edited: 06/07/2013 at 17:10 by UKTrainMan Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 09/07/2013 at 07:27 #46830 | |
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37087
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Hi guys - a very quick one from me. I sent an email about offline payment, but haven't had an email back. Just didn't want to lose out on the chance to come to the meeting on Saturday. All the best. Nick. Log in to reply |
| London Meet - 13th. July 2013 09/07/2013 at 08:32 #46835 | |
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postal
5265 posts |
" said:Hi guys - a very quick one from me.Just to make sure that nothing is sliding down the cracks, to whom did you send the e-mail? Certainly there is no problem about attending the meet as there is still plenty of room. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |