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Re: One for the railway heads

Not sure how many on here would be interested in this railcard, launched nationwide yesterday http://www.twotogether-railcard.co.uk/ Its for 2 people who travel regularly together, gives you a third off rail travel. The photocard contains both your pics and is only valid when both named people are t...
by tobester
Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:30 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: One for the railway heads
Replies: 1741
Views: 1018718

Re: Past Present Vol 2

Been following these on Flickr BTJ, great sets of past presents
by tobester
Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:12 pm
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: Past Present Vol 2
Replies: 1062
Views: 935245

Re: Not really interesting facts about yourself

You actually saw Fossil? Bloody hell, well done - no mean feat. Yeah, he was really close. It was awesome. At first a little shy, but after a time he came closer out of curiosity I suppose, I patted him on the back before he became nervous again and strode off into the dark. Nevertheless a valuable...
by tobester
Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:11 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: Not really interesting facts about yourself
Replies: 11093
Views: 3551979

Re: SERIOUS RAIL DISRUPTION 5.12.13

Trains starting to run again, so far its as follows Service being introduced as per the amended timetable Please note services are resuming on a reduced timetable Edinburgh to Falkirk High to Glasgow Queen Street Edinburgh to Bathgate Edinburgh to North Berwick Edinburgh to Glenrothes (Both routes) ...
by tobester
Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:58 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: SERIOUS RAIL DISRUPTION 5.12.13
Replies: 9
Views: 5573

Re: SERIOUS RAIL DISRUPTION 5.12.13

Lines starting to run again, check with www.pda.jcheck.com/firstscotrail for details
by tobester
Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:15 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: SERIOUS RAIL DISRUPTION 5.12.13
Replies: 9
Views: 5573

Re: SERIOUS RAIL DISRUPTION 5.12.13

Test trains getting ready to go out to monitor lines for damage etc....worst problems will be with the electrics with the wires....thank god im diesel lines and thank god im rest day today
by tobester
Thu Dec 05, 2013 12:08 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: SERIOUS RAIL DISRUPTION 5.12.13
Replies: 9
Views: 5573

SERIOUS RAIL DISRUPTION 5.12.13

Due to high wind forecasts tomorrow, there will be serious disruption across the whole of Scotland and North Of England. NR have imposed a 40mph speed limit on ALL lines, so services will be seriously disrupted until at least 12 noon. I know that the other operators may not be of interest to you, bu...
by tobester
Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:33 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: SERIOUS RAIL DISRUPTION 5.12.13
Replies: 9
Views: 5573

Re: SNOW!

Snow arrived last night

Rannoch
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Upper Tyndrum
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by tobester
Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:19 pm
 
Forum: Photo Sharing
Topic: SNOW!
Replies: 21
Views: 24637

Re: Lost Retail Chains

Another one I remember was Shoprite - a sort of really naff budget supermarket - the slogan was "overfill your trolley, underspend your budget". They got taken over by Kwik Save in the mid-90s and disappeared into oblivion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oOk2JZKjRA I remember they had a ...
by tobester
Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:50 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Lost Retail Chains
Replies: 249
Views: 159903

Re: lest we forget

Ive been following the story on FB of Harold Jellicoe Percival from when i first read it in Lytham St Annes Past to his funeral today, and its been amazing and moving how people from all over attended the gentlemans funeral today at 11am, it shows that people still care and we arent as fractured as ...
by tobester
Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:51 pm
 
Forum: Random Distractions
Topic: lest we forget
Replies: 8
Views: 10014

Re: Buses Today

Shame they cant have a flat fare like lothian buses, make it easy for everyone,ok some loseout on shorter journeys but youll gain on longer.

Used lothian a few times this year and find it seems better and safer than in glasgow, dunno why
by tobester
Tue Nov 05, 2013 12:17 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Buses Today
Replies: 623
Views: 368378

Re: One for the railway heads

http://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/former-scotrail-boss-in-bid-to-win-back-franchise-1-3169237 Former ScotRail boss in bid to win back franchise FORMER ScotRail chief Mary Grant is to bid to win back the franchise for National Express after the firm was today shortlisted along with incumbents F...
by tobester
Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:00 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: One for the railway heads
Replies: 1741
Views: 1018718

Re: Suburban Train Stations

The line cant close as its used for the west highland and freight, but cast your mind back a year....they were closing all the stations bar summerston and possilpark (i think it was). I think its SPT trying to get money out of TS by scaremongering....yes the line is dead at night and quiet daytime b...
by tobester
Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:12 pm
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: Suburban Train Stations
Replies: 42
Views: 60483

Re: One for the railway heads

Daft Question for the regular train travellers, and im asking this as a few on my train today never knew about it. Are you aware when the trains in glasgow go tits up that you can use your tickets on first bus via any reasonable route? I had a few on my arrochar today saying they never knew after th...
by tobester
Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:36 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: One for the railway heads
Replies: 1741
Views: 1018718

Re: Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Open Day

Great day out even if its just for runs onthe auld buses, they also leave from the 'transport' museum, but I would say parking around the garage may be hard as it can get very busy.

Ive visited it the last 6yrs
by tobester
Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:15 pm
 
Forum: Forum Archive
Topic: Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Open Day
Replies: 2
Views: 6152
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