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| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:00 #65934 | |
pbinnersley
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Here are some questions to tax the brain cells on the run up to Christmas: 1. Which national rail stations have open platforms (not in a tunnel) that are below sea level. 2. Which stations are not served by the TOC that is responsible for them? 3. Who has a station, a bridge, a junction and a tunnel named after him? All are located with a mile of each other. 4. Where are the following underground/metro/tram stations:
5. Where were the following photos taken?
6. Engineering line references: Which line is/was:
7. Which national rail station platform in England and Wales is fitted with ashtrays and it is legal to smoke? 8. Where on a national single line do trains cross without passing each other. 9. Where did signals have a rest between trains? 10. What did Leamington and Droitwich stations loose, but get back. 11. What do the following stations have in common: Blakedown, Duddeston, Dorridge 12. Which National Rail “Junction” stations no longer have a physical junction? 13. Which UK Railway station had the most names? 14. In what way could Golders Green said to be the terminus of the longest bus route. 15. What is the longest distance you can (legally) walk underground in London without retracing your steps. 16. What type of train would you catch from Wide Island to Capital City? Acknowledgements to Peter Bennett for questions 1 & 2. Good luck Peter. Post has attachments. Log in to view them. Last edited: 02/12/2014 at 21:44 by pbinnersley Reason: Updated for correct answers Log in to reply The following users said thank you: larsht, Steamer |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:04 #65935 | |
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peterb
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The annual Christmas quiz! :) 1. Dundee 2. Burton on Trent and Willington are definitely two. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:09 #65936 | |
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sloppyjag
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2. Add Lockerbie to the list - operated by Scotrail and only served by Virgin and FTPE.
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| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:13 #65937 | |
GeoffM
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4b. San Diego 8. Cae Pawb 12. Mitcham Jn SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:15 #65938 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:The annual Christmas quiz! :)Peter, All correct. I think there is also another station with the platforms below sea level. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:15 #65939 | |
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officer dibble
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12. Burscough Junction
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 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:16 #65940 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:2. Add Lockerbie to the list - operated by Scotrail and only served by Virgin and FTPE.Correct, I think Lockerbie was the first station to fall into this category. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:17 #65941 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:4b. San DiegoGeoff, All correct, but I had another station in mind for No.8 Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:18 #65942 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:12. Burscough JunctionCorrect. Thanks for taking part. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:24 #65943 | |
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officer dibble
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2. Coleshill Parkway - operated by LM, only served by XC.
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 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:29 #65944 | |
Steamer
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" said:2. Coleshill Parkway - operated by LM, only served by XC.Also Water Orton, same TOCs and circumstances. 5(c) was taken at Manchester Victoria, the signal applies to outbound Metrolink trains and protected the foot crossing to Victoria Metrolink platforms prior to the rebuilding. "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Last edited: 01/12/2014 at 23:29 by Steamer Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:31 #65945 | |
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officer dibble
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12. St. Helens Junction
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 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:32 #65946 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:2. Coleshill Parkway - operated by LM, only served by XC.Correct. A new station so never served by London Midland. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:32 #65947 | |
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Steamer
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Is 8 the Royal Albert Bridge? Penzance trains on the single line over the bridge cross over the single line to Gunnislake.
"Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:33 #65948 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:" said:Both correct.2. Coleshill Parkway - operated by LM, only served by XC.Also Water Orton, same TOCs and circumstances. I was hoping to get a green aspect for trains to go "through the wall", but they weren't running the day I went. Peter. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Steamer |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:35 #65949 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:12. St. Helens JunctionCorrect, Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:36 #65950 | |
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officer dibble
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1. Stratford International (Kent HS & "International" platforms only)
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 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:37 #65951 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:Is 8 the Royal Albert Bridge? Penzance trains on the single line over the bridge cross over the single line to Gunnislake.Sorry, I think that's more pass over than cross. Peter. Last edited: 01/12/2014 at 23:38 by pbinnersley Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Steamer |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:38 #65952 | |
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Sacro
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10 - A direct service to Birmingham?
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| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:39 #65953 | |
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peterb
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7. Fishguard Harbour?? 10. 'Spa' in the name? Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:41 #65954 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:1. Stratford International (Kent HS & "International" platforms only)Correct, Ground level is 5m above sea level and the platforms are lower than that. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:44 #65955 | |
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officer dibble
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8. Newark Flat Crossing.
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 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:44 #65956 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:10 - A direct service to Birmingham?Strictly yes, but these stations have something in common that most others don't. Peter. Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:46 #65957 | |
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Steamer
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" said:" said:Tondu? Theoretically you could have something coming from the stub of the Ogmore Valley line heading towards Margam crossing the route of a train on the Maesteg branch, but the two wouldn't pass. Depends if you count the Ogmore line as Quail shows it as OOU beyond the end of the loop.Is 8 the Royal Albert Bridge? Penzance trains on the single line over the bridge cross over the single line to Gunnislake.Sorry, I think that's more pass over than cross. "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Log in to reply |
| Christmas Quiz 2014 01/12/2014 at 23:47 #65958 | |
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pbinnersley
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" said:7. Fishguard Harbour??Both correct. Fishguard Harbour station is owned by Stena Line so National Rail policies do not apply. London Midland Region dropt the "Spa"s in the 1970's but they have re-appeared. Log in to reply |
