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| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 00:38 #52327 | |
pbinnersley
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" said:" said:Sacro," said:Hmm... I make it 68 that contain the string "Hill" and 77 that contain "Park". Or 76 Park / 37 Hill when the word is on its own. :unsure:3. Hill?dwelham313, Humble apologies, I've checked and I had a spreadsheet malfunction. Park is indeed the winner. :blush: Peter. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Sacro |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 00:39 #52328 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:" said:Correct,2. Where are the following stations:-Hong Kong metro. Well done Geoff. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 00:41 #52329 | |
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Sacro
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" said:Sacro, Humble apologies, I've checked and I had a spreadsheet malfunction. Park is indeed the winner. :blush: Peter.[/quote] Thank you Peter  I did spend a while on a relevant Sporcle quiz!
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| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 00:42 #52330 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:" said:Postal,7. What is the longest route on linked Simsig simulations (at 01-Dec-13) that could be set simultaneously for a single train?And then forwards on Saltley to Elford Loop? Correct, but you can't get over 300 miles in England until Derby or Birmingham New street are released as you can't do a "U" turn on Saltley to head back south. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 01:08 #52331 | |
postal
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" said:" said:It's too late to start digging out the relevant distances, but how about Dyce - Aberdeen - Dundee - Perth - Ladybank - Kirkcaldy or Dunfermline depending which adds more miles - Forth Bridge - Edinburgh Waverley - Edinburgh Suburban Lines - back over the Forth Bridge - Alloa - Stirling - Cumbernauld - Springburn - Greenhill - Stirling - Perth - Aberdeen - Dyce. There are various combinations and permutations within those locations but the overall mileage would be the same." said:Postal,7. What is the longest route on linked Simsig simulations (at 01-Dec-13) that could be set simultaneously for a single train?And then forwards on Saltley to Elford Loop? “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 |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 01:56 #52335 | |
GeoffM
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" said:2. Where are the following stations:-Singapore. Realised I've actually boarded at Little India! SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 02:15 #52336 | |
dmaze
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" said:7. What is the longest route on linked Simsig simulations (at 01-Dec-13) that could be set simultaneously for a single train?I'll throw out: Stenson Junction - Trent - Lenton Junction - Trowell Junction - Chesterfield - Sheffield - Kiveton Park - Worksop - Retford - Gainsborough Trent Junction - Brigg - Barnetby - Immingham - Stallingborough - Barnetby - Market Rasen You could also come back south from Worksop, going back via Creswell, Mansfield, and Pinxton to reach the Erewash Valley line again and take the same route southbound, but once you reach Trent you need to continue south to Loughborough. The South Humberside route feels longer to me. (Looking at a real-world map the Exeter-Westbury-Bristol-Gloucester-Saltley chain looks better still, though.) Is a Marylebone-NLL-KX-Cambridge-Peterborough chain possible? Then you could go from Banbury to Grantham via London, Royston, Cambridge, and Ely. That doesn't feel like a winner to me either. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 06:42 #52338 | |
Peter Bennet
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Does Saltley Sim chain with Gloucester yet? Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 08:45 #52341 | |
Andrew G
552 posts |
If supplementary questions are allowed then for Q6: 6. Which signal box which was located where a single track line went to double track could switch out? There is one still open: Q6b) Which signal box located where a single track line goes to a double track can switch out? Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 09:02 #52342 | |
headshot119
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" said:Does Saltley Sim chain with Gloucester yet?No "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 |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 23:09 #52380 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:" said:Geoff,2. Where are the following stations:-Singapore. Realised I've actually boarded at Little India! Correct - you are very well travelled. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 23:16 #52381 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:Berwick-Edinburgh-Polmont-Cumbernauld-Cowlairs-Stirling-Alloa-Thornton-Perth-Dundee-Aberdeen-DyceAndy, Good try, but "Longannet Signal box in not incorporated into this [Edinburgh] sim (or Central Scotland)" so the Alloa line is ruled out. Similarly Millerhill is outside the Edinburgh Sim (Although some code seems to allow trains to disappear and then re-enter). Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 23:32 #52382 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:Maybe:-Andy, A quick plot makes this 304 miles (excluding Millerhill). The longest one I've found using about 2/3 of the above route is 306 so I will have to get Quail out to check the official distances. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 03/12/2013 at 23:35 #52383 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:" said:Postal," said:It's too late to start digging out the relevant distances, but how about Dyce - Aberdeen - Dundee - Perth - Ladybank - Kirkcaldy or Dunfermline depending which adds more miles - Forth Bridge - Edinburgh Waverley - Edinburgh Suburban Lines - back over the Forth Bridge - Alloa - Stirling - Cumbernauld - Springburn - Greenhill - Stirling - Perth - Aberdeen - Dyce. There are various combinations and permutations within those locations but the overall mileage would be the same." said:Postal,7. What is the longest route on linked Simsig simulations (at 01-Dec-13) that could be set simultaneously for a single train?And then forwards on Saltley to Elford Loop? You've got a large proportion of my route, but you can't use the Alloa line as Longannet isn't included in Edinburgh or cScot sims. Also Aberdeen-Dyce and Usan-Montrose are single track so can only be used once. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 00:46 #52385 | |
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postal
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" said:You've got a large proportion of my route, but you can't use the Alloa line as Longannet isn't included in Edinburgh or cScot sims. Also Aberdeen-Dyce and Usan-Montrose are single track so can only be used once.Looks like Usan - Hilton Jn - Ladybank - Thornton Jns - Cowdenbeath - Inverkeithing - Waverley - Edinburgh Suburban Lines - Falkirk Grahamston - Cumbernauld - Cowlairs - Greenhill Jns - Perth - Aberdeen - Dyce then which is about 323 miles if I can work Excel properly. “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: 04/12/2013 at 00:51 by postal Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 00:47 #52386 | |
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GeoffM
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" said:" said:In the days before wife and kids, yes!" said:Geoff,2. Where are the following stations:-Singapore. Realised I've actually boarded at Little India! SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 00:59 #52387 | |
Gwasanaethau
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" said:12. Which two national rail stations have the closest platforms? As this question has already been answered, and so now just for interest’s sake (I know it’s not national rail and therefore doesn’t answer the question, but hey): would the nearest platforms between two consecutive stations on the same line be Canary Wharf and West India Quay on the DLR? I make it a shade over 62 metres between the platform ends… 
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| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 01:18 #52388 | |
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bill_gensheet
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4. Correct - Dartmouth (served by GWR ferry from Kingswear) is the well known answer, but there was another. Liverpool for ferries to Birkenhead Woodside ? Bill Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 01:44 #52390 | |
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AndyG
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" said:" said:Possibly Gorgie Jn-Craiglockhat Jn-Millerhill vice Waverley-Millerhill might squeeze a few more chains out of it.Maybe:-Andy, I can only help one person a day. Today's not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look too good either. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 03:19 #52391 | |
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Copping
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12. Which two national rail stations have the closest platforms? Newhaven Harbour and Newhaven Marine are 16 chains apart. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 04:48 #52392 | |
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GeoffM
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" said:12. Which two national rail stations have the closest platforms?Answer already marked correct here I was thinking West Hampstead (NLL) and West Hampstead Thameslink (MML) but that's more like 250ft. SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 06:35 #52393 | |
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Peter Bennet
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" said:" said:Boxes might not be simulated but the connection is included at the correct length." said:Postal," said:It's too late to start digging out the relevant distances, but how about Dyce - Aberdeen - Dundee - Perth - Ladybank - Kirkcaldy or Dunfermline depending which adds more miles - Forth Bridge - Edinburgh Waverley - Edinburgh Suburban Lines - back over the Forth Bridge - Alloa - Stirling - Cumbernauld - Springburn - Greenhill - Stirling - Perth - Aberdeen - Dyce. There are various combinations and permutations within those locations but the overall mileage would be the same." said:Postal,7. What is the longest route on linked Simsig simulations (at 01-Dec-13) that could be set simultaneously for a single train?And then forwards on Saltley to Elford Loop? Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 15:26 #52399 | |
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Copping
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4. Which Great Western Railway stations were never served by GWR trains? Got to be something similar to Dartmouth like Rosslare, Guernsey and Jersey. Or even New York City. 11. What was unusual about Old Lea Station Signal Box? Was it a portacabin? 13. What do the lines through London Blackfriars, Darwen and the Ladywell Loop have in common? They involve a steep incline? Last edited: 04/12/2013 at 15:52 by Copping Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 16:25 #52400 | |
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officer dibble
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11) It was a Container.
When in doubt - Contingency plan 2A. Someone didn't buy the milk - 2A. Someone sneezed at Swansea - 2A. A driver complains the cab is too cold - 2A. Unable to operate a HEx service 4 vice 8 - 2A. Points failure at Ipswich - 2A. Landslip at Pitlochry - 2A Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2013 04/12/2013 at 21:48 #52408 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:4. Correct - Dartmouth (served by GWR ferry from Kingswear) is the well known answer, but there was another.Bill, There is a GWR goods depot in Liverpool, but to my knowledge the GWR never operated the Mersey ferries so I'm afraid it is a No. Peter. Log in to reply |