for those heading to Southampton,you can get back by train after match

[Never to the dark side]

22:22pm arrives 00:16

beats the A34/M4 route

OR

all those speed cameras on the A36

drive home safely every one

 

[pongo88]

@Never to the dark side - A risky strategy as it’s about a 25-30 minute walk from the ground to the station. With the extra extra time we get nowadays, plus a delay in leaving the ground it could result in a run to catch the train.  Perhaps this explains why you’re always out of breath when we hear you on Radio Bristol 

[Super]

6 hours ago, Never to the dark side said:

22:22pm arrives 00:16

beats the A34/M4 route

OR

all those speed cameras on the A36

drive home safely every one

 

There actually isn't that many.

[Port Said Red]

8 minutes ago, Super said:

There actually isn't that many.

The one at the top of "Dead Maids*" nearly caught me out many a time when I was rushing home for work late. Is it still there? 

*If you ever wondered about that name by the way https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Dead_Maids

[Super]

10 minutes ago, Port Said Red said:

The one at the top of "Dead Maids*" nearly caught me out many a time when I was rushing home for work late. Is it still there? 

*If you ever wondered about that name by the way https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Dead_Maids

I think that's gone. There is one before you get to Salisbury and one before Totton but think that is all. A lot of signs but no actual cameras!

Edited November 27, 2023 by Super

[Olé]

1 hour ago, pongo88 said:

@Never to the dark side - A risky strategy as it’s about a 25-30 minute walk from the ground to the station. With the extra extra time we get nowadays, plus a delay in leaving the ground it could result in a run to catch the train.  Perhaps this explains why you’re always out of breath when we hear you on Radio Bristol 

I've been contemplating this for a week or two. The last train to London is even earlier, 10pm, I reckon the walk is doable in 15 minutes at pace, but as you say with the extended injury time it's almost a lottery. There are shuttle buses supposedly but can't find any details of how quickly they leave after the game.

[Never to the dark side]

The fare is forty pounds,like others have said its a brisk walk or get a taxi

Won't be out of breath,as I am staying in Southampton,hoping to speak on Radio Bristol after the game.

[East Londoner]

4 hours ago, Never to the dark side said:

The fare is forty pounds,like others have said its a brisk walk or get a taxi

Won't be out of breath,as I am staying in Southampton,hoping to speak on Radio Bristol after the game.

£40? Is it a sedan chair to the station?

[Never to the dark side]

No.its three car class 158 set

[Never to the dark side]

Heard a train got bogged down down heading to Southampton,but arrived in time for the game.

It was nice to see a large amount of City fans(maybe saints fans as well) heading home on the 22:20pm

Shame it was standing room only (for some) on departure from Southampton

[Mr Chappers]

On 29/11/2023 at 10:34, Never to the dark side said:

No.its three car class 158 set

It was a Class 165 Turbo set. Most GWR 158 sets are 2 carriages, usually running as a pair.

Just looked it up, set 165112

I’ll get my anorak

Edited November 30, 2023 by Mr Chappers

[bcfc01]

Bloody hell, there's two of 'em 

[TV Tom]

5 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

Bloody hell, there's two of 'em 

Chappers prefers Bedminster station to Parson Street

[pongo88]

1 hour ago, bcfc01 said:

Bloody hell, there's two of 'em 

We just need someone on the forum who is an expert on buses. I used to work with someone who was an expert on the various types of post boxes that are installed. It was fascinating 

[Lanterne Rouge]

5 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

We just need someone on the forum who is an expert on buses. I used to work with someone who was an expert on the various types of post boxes that are installed. It was fascinating 

I often think there is a gap in the book market for one about War Memorials and stories behind the names on them - I find them fascinating and often wish I knew more.

I imagine the research required would be incredibly huge though and I expect most parishes/towns have the history recorded somewhere if you wanted to look.

Perhaps with the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 coming up there may be something about.

[pongo88]

1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

I often think there is a gap in the book market for one about War Memorials and stories behind the names on them - I find them fascinating and often wish I knew more.

I imagine the research required would be incredibly huge though and I expect most parishes/towns have the history recorded somewhere if you wanted to look.

Perhaps with the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 coming up there may be something about.

On a similar theme, although it sounds a bit morbid, old gravestones in churchyards are interesting. Families who lived in the 1800s - there must be a story 

[ralphindevon]

For those delayed going to the game yesterday, don’t forget you can claim money back.

Ours was over an hour late arriving so should get all the money for that leg back. Unfortunately I was also 40 minutes late going back today, so some back for that too.

I’d rather had been on time this morning than claim money having spent 1 hour 20 minutes on an absolutely freezing Westbury station. 

[Mr Chappers]

5 hours ago, TV Tom said:

Chappers prefers Bedminster station to Parson Street

How did you know? Used that from work pre-Covid, always trying to use a HST set

[Never to the dark side]

That option won't be available for much longer.