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The Train Operator would be well within his/her rights (outside the
specified times and on wrong sections of the line) to ask you to leave the
train.

And frequently do - In fact I did today :-)

I never do with a Brompton though as they are specifically allowed.
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In message , Kat
writes

The Train Operator would be well within his/her rights (outside the
specified times and on wrong sections of the line) to ask you to leave
the
train.

And frequently do - In fact I did today :-)

I never do with a Brompton though as they are specifically allowed.

I once allowed someone down onto the platform with an unfolded Brompton
because he assured me he could fold it before an incoming train had opened
its doors; and he could too!
They are quite amazing bikes but pretty pricey I think...


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"Steve Fitzgerald" ] wrote in message
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In message , Kat
writes

The Train Operator would be well within his/her rights (outside the
specified times and on wrong sections of the line) to ask you to leave
the
train.

And frequently do - In fact I did today :-)

I never do with a Brompton though as they are specifically allowed.

I once allowed someone down onto the platform with an unfolded Brompton
because he assured me he could fold it before an incoming train had opened
its doors; and he could too!
They are quite amazing bikes but pretty pricey I think...


Yebbut worth it. Resale value is high too. I had one (gave it to my
nephew when my MS stopped me riding) and have recommended them to
another poster on this thread...

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"Kat" typed



"Steve Fitzgerald" ] wrote in message
...
In message , Kat
writes

The Train Operator would be well within his/her rights (outside the
specified times and on wrong sections of the line) to ask you to leave
the
train.

And frequently do - In fact I did today :-)

I never do with a Brompton though as they are specifically allowed.

I once allowed someone down onto the platform with an unfolded Brompton
because he assured me he could fold it before an incoming train had opened
its doors; and he could too!
They are quite amazing bikes but pretty pricey I think...


Yebbut worth it.
I'll second that. It's better than some types of "proper" [1] bike.


[1] Not my words!
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On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:04:50 -0700, "Kat"
wrote:

I once allowed someone down onto the platform with an unfolded Brompton
because he assured me he could fold it before an incoming train had opened
its doors; and he could too!

Once I was at Kings Cross Thameslink with my Brompton unfolded, and I
kept it like that to the Victoria Line platforms (since the wheels on
the carrier are akin to useless). Since the train was coming in I got
on like that, and had it folded by the time I got off at Highbury and
Islington (WAGN also require it to be folded at this point). I noticed
the train operator looking back to check on me!

They are quite amazing bikes but pretty pricey I think...

True, but worth every penny -- and forever getting favourable
comments. Very quick to fold and unfold, with a little practice.

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Clive
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