Never to the dark side Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Cross country trains take approx two hours to get to Plymouth from BTM and depart at 45 minutes past the hour GWR trains take approx 2 hours and 35 minutes. We have not had a 3pm kick against Plymouth since 2008,that's SIXTEEN years ago So advise sitting on the left hand side of the train,where the views are stunning in direction of travel on the way to Plymouth Wellington monument,Dawlish Warren aerial and for the train buffs on the approach to Plymouth Laira diesel depot. Then when you arrive at Plymouth station,Home park floodlights can be seen on your right hand side and up the hill If your gonna arrive early(like me) I am gonna have a trip round bay to see where the Royal navy ships are based and to mention the class 23 Frigate HMS Bristol is also there Group save is available on GWR trains BUT not on Cross country trains,split ticketing is available on GWR and Cross country trains If your joining at Bristol Parkway and any cross country train is cancelled,get yourself down to Filton Abbey Wood and connect into a GWR Plymouth/Penzance train Please stock up on your liquid requirements,packets of crisps and chocolate bars in advance it will be cheaper and the trains will be that busy the food/drinks trolley will struggle to get to your seat/s. If you want to listen to Radio Devon's commentary of the game it will be on 95:7 and DAB We have beaten two teams home and away so far this season Middlesbrough and Swansea. We still have the chance of beating another three teams at both home and away this season,Sunderland and Rotherham and Plymouth on Monday. The return cross country train is at 17:27pm,I have not seen anything about a return football special after the game. If your gonna use the Cross country service suggest reserving a seat on the 17:27pm service AND tweet Cross country asking if they might put on a ten coach set for the 17:27 service. Lets hope for a very good day in Devonshire. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Theres not a better train journey from Exeter to Newton abbot, also looking towards tavistock I king Charles owns some land, passing the duchy on the left hand side 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 2 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Theres not a better train journey from Exeter to Newton abbot, also looking towards tavistock I king Charles owns some land, passing the duchy on the left hand side You are King Charles? Proper celeb supporter, move over Baldrick. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 5 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: and to mention the class 23 Frigate HMS Bristol is also there Nope, HMS Bristol was a Type 82 Destroyer whose final role in the Navy after leaving Frontline service in 1991 was as a harbour training vessel in Portsmouth. She is now berthed at the top end of Fareham Creek in Portsmouth harbour with a number of other ships, awaiting disposal by scrapping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 31 minutes ago, Midlands Robin said: Nope, HMS Bristol was a Type 82 Destroyer whose final role in the Navy after leaving Frontline service in 1991 was as a harbour training vessel in Portsmouth. She is now berthed at the top end of Fareham Creek in Portsmouth harbour with a number of other ships, awaiting disposal by scrapping. It's posts like this that put winning a game of football into perspective. Clear ,concise and informative. Well played Sir 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 7 minutes ago, Abraham Romanovich said: It's posts like this that put winning a game of football into perspective. Clear ,concise and informative. Well played Sir Good to know my 22 years service in the Royal Navy wasn't a total waste then. 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 I’ll volunteer to balance the train up by sitting on the right, I’m lucky enough to see the views all the time. And as tempting as frigates and diesel depots sound, on this occasion I’m more interested in pubs for away fans or fans nor wearing colours? I haven’t watched City there for over two decades and always remember getting a drink was problematic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted March 30 Author Report Share Posted March 30 Glad you posted that info, are there any Royal Navy book shops buying/selling anything to do with the Royal Navy in the Plymouth area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 8 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Glad you posted that info, are there any Royal Navy book shops buying/selling anything to do with the Royal Navy in the Plymouth area? If you get bored and have time, you can always pop over to Home Park and watch a game of football... 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 30 Admin Report Share Posted March 30 53 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: Glad you posted that info, are there any Royal Navy book shops buying/selling anything to do with the Royal Navy in the Plymouth area? Within this Royal Marines shop https://maps.app.goo.gl/dLFnGUuQ5M4K6SZJA https://royalnavyshop.co.uk/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Actually, that area, known as the Royal William Yard, has a lot of restaurants and a few bars. It could probably be a decent place to get something to eat and drink which is a bit further away from the ground. Worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 4 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: Good to know my 22 years service in the Royal Navy wasn't a total waste then. MR I remember Plymouth well as I served in the Royal Air Force and was based at RAF Mountbatten (sadly now a housing estate) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 5 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: Nope, HMS Bristol was a Type 82 Destroyer whose final role in the Navy after leaving Frontline service in 1991 was as a harbour training vessel in Portsmouth. She is now berthed at the top end of Fareham Creek in Portsmouth harbour with a number of other ships, awaiting disposal by scrapping. Bang on! I used to love seeing her berthed in Portsmouth on my visits during my nearly 40 years in the MOD. HMS Bristol looked like the sort of warship that every young boy of my generation drew, and a far cry from today's modern naval ships. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 11 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: The return cross country train is at 17:27pm,I have not seen anything about a return football special after the game. If your gonna use the Cross country service suggest reserving a seat on the 17:27pm service AND tweet Cross country asking if they might put on a ten coach set for the 17:27 service. Good luck with that , it’s booked a 4 car Plymouth to Leeds . It’s going to be cosy …. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Condensed version...should be plenty of seats on the right and buy your crisps and chocolate when you get to Plymouth.......in all seriousness...thanks for the info NTTDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 1 hour ago, weepywall said: Condensed version...should be plenty of seats on the right and buy your crisps and chocolate when you get to Plymouth.......in all seriousness...thanks for the info NTTDS It’s a myth that the on train catering is more expensive than station shops or shops nearby, it’s at least on a par if not in many cases cheaper . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 13 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: Cross country trains take approx two hours to get to Plymouth from BTM and depart at 45 minutes past the hour GWR trains take approx 2 hours and 35 minutes. We have not had a 3pm kick against Plymouth since 2008,that's SIXTEEN years ago So advise sitting on the left hand side of the train,where the views are stunning in direction of travel on the way to Plymouth Wellington monument,Dawlish Warren aerial and for the train buffs on the approach to Plymouth Laira diesel depot. Then when you arrive at Plymouth station,Home park floodlights can be seen on your right hand side and up the hill If your gonna arrive early(like me) I am gonna have a trip round bay to see where the Royal navy ships are based and to mention the class 23 Frigate HMS Bristol is also there Group save is available on GWR trains BUT not on Cross country trains,split ticketing is available on GWR and Cross country trains If your joining at Bristol Parkway and any cross country train is cancelled,get yourself down to Filton Abbey Wood and connect into a GWR Plymouth/Penzance train Please stock up on your liquid requirements,packets of crisps and chocolate bars in advance it will be cheaper and the trains will be that busy the food/drinks trolley will struggle to get to your seat/s. If you want to listen to Radio Devon's commentary of the game it will be on 95:7 and DAB We have beaten two teams home and away so far this season Middlesbrough and Swansea. We still have the chance of beating another three teams at both home and away this season,Sunderland and Rotherham and Plymouth on Monday. The return cross country train is at 17:27pm,I have not seen anything about a return football special after the game. If your gonna use the Cross country service suggest reserving a seat on the 17:27pm service AND tweet Cross country asking if they might put on a ten coach set for the 17:27 service. Lets hope for a very good day in Devonshire. Cheers, mate. Where were you with all this 39 years ago (yesterday)? What would you advise if they slow the thing up to a crawl on its approach into the station and then they don’t want to let us get off and get to the game, and put a chopper up overhead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 3 hours ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Cheers, mate. Where were you with all this 39 years ago (yesterday)? What would you advise if they slow the thing up to a crawl on its approach into the station and then they don’t want to let us get off and get to the game, and put a chopper up overhead? Crikey! 39 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 10 hours ago, oldstandrobin said: MR I remember Plymouth well as I served in the Royal Air Force and was based at RAF Mountbatten (sadly now a housing estate) Familiar with that area although not the RAF Base as I worked for a bit at RM Turnchapel on the landing craft which were just around the corner. That base closed in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3g460n22wvo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Also be prepared for the train to get stopped a couple of miles outside Plymouth and be told the games been called off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 21 hours ago, ralphindevon said: I’ll volunteer to balance the train up by sitting on the right, I’m lucky enough to see the views all the time. And as tempting as frigates and diesel depots sound, on this occasion I’m more interested in pubs for away fans or fans nor wearing colours? I haven’t watched City there for over two decades and always remember getting a drink was problematic. Do they still dislike us down there Ralph when I use to go down there as a young un it was always pretty lively , quite a lot of animosity towards us bit like Swindon do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 21 hours ago, ralphindevon said: I’ll volunteer to balance the train up by sitting on the right, I’m lucky enough to see the views all the time. And as tempting as frigates and diesel depots sound, on this occasion I’m more interested in pubs for away fans or fans nor wearing colours? I haven’t watched City there for over two decades and always remember getting a drink was problematic. See you in the penny-come-quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 11 minutes ago, redkev said: Do they still dislike us down there Ralph when I use to go down there as a young un it was always pretty lively , quite a lot of animosity towards us bit like Swindon do Similar fans to Swindon, always ran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 7 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: Familiar with that area although not the RAF Base as I worked for a bit at RM Turnchapel on the landing craft which were just around the corner. That base closed in 2014. I was there 70-71 and posted to Cyprus from there. Bit of a difference ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, redkev said: Do they still dislike us down there Ralph when I use to go down there as a young un it was always pretty lively , quite a lot of animosity towards us bit like Swindon do Certainly the fans I know that are around my age don’t have a problem with us at all but it wouldn’t surprise me if the younger fans from both sides had a little scuffle in the park at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, TV Tom said: See you in the penny-come-quick Crikey, I’d forgotten about that place. A search shows it closed 18 years ago and is now student accommodation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 36 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: Certainly the fans I know that are around my age don’t have a problem with us at all but it wouldn’t surprise me if the younger fans from both sides had a little scuffle in the park at some point. City fans scuffling in a park , where have I heard that before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 31 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: Crikey, I’d forgotten about that place. A search shows it closed 18 years ago and is now student accommodation. The Britannia`s still there - it`s a Wetherspoons now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 8 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: The Britannia`s still there - it`s a Wetherspoons now. Looks like this one is OK for Away fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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