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Old June 18th 14, 08:30 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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In article , d
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On Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:04:48 +0100
Roland Perry wrote:
In message , at 08:17:15
on Wed, 18 Jun 2014,
remarked:
Roland could also have
mentioned the need to "bring a pack lunch and drinks"


Packed lunch? Yes, I know they said "pack".

and bear in mind the limited comfort breaks so might like to use the
loos at Liverpool St before going to Moorgate.


I'm struggling with the idea that 300 bashers with crossed legs can be
accommodated at Barking in the time available. I wonder if there are any
alternative facilities nearby?


I'm struggling with the idea that anyone would pay good money to ride on
that junk. I can only imagine none of you had to suffer the bloody things
on a daily commute.


I've travelled on them many times from new (including when they had the
Metacones and transverse seats). I think the gentleman doth protest too much.

I'd might however pay to see them shoved off a barge into the
atlantic like new york did with their old trains.


Generous to a fault as usual I see!

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Colin Rosenstiel