Seemingly trivial things that annoy you
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Ah, it is disgusting, especially when I doubt it's good value for money. It's not a luxury either, it's a necessity which the Government should damn well make sure works.rick_chasey said:
Not doable about 70 odd miles.focuszing723 said:
How far away are you from work? Is an electric bike worth considering to avoid the $h1tty service.rick_chasey said:Today home the alternative train I took because the other line was jammed was 40 mins late - so I got home 1:05 later than scheduled.
This morning my usual train was delayed indefinitely so I took the other line which was also 10 minutes delayed so I got to work 40 mins later than I should have.
Etc etc
It’s bad (as I often say) but this August it’s been ridiculous. And that’s before the strikes.
Too busy p1ss1n about with hustings for someone to tick off that fact that they became PM.0 -
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
The usual results day bollox that looks like it will be even worse this year because they don’t have the normal ‘are exams getting too easy’ narrative to follow.0
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Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
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I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
People who think it is acceptable to start a conversation when you are in another room, or continue a conversation while walking out of the room.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Where do you keep it to be of practical use and how does it get past all the stationary unpowered trains?pblakeney said:
I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
Part of the anti-growth coalition0 -
How about having the infrastructure that is more resilient and doesn't fall over every time it is too hot, or too cold, or too wet or too windy?rjsterry said:
Where do you keep it to be of practical use and how does it get past all the stationary unpowered trains?pblakeney said:
I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.
It beggars belief within 7 days you can have major delays for it being both too hot and too wet. I mean, Christ alive.
It seems there are only about 3 months in the year where the weather is temperate enough that it's not going to be a factor in train delays.
It has got to the point where I check the weather to anticipate train delays. That's ridiculous. I can cycle comfortably in a wider range of conditions than a train can run.0 -
Not all lines are electrified (yet) so there are Diesel engines in the system.rjsterry said:
Where do you keep it to be of practical use and how does it get past all the stationary unpowered trains?pblakeney said:
I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.
Diesel engine pushes the dead electric train up the nearest slip.
I'm sure it is not that easy, but it appears nobody even bothers to look for solutions.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
The rolling stock isn't the issue. I can gripe on about how the new trains are really anti-social, doing away with little trays so you have to put stuff on your lap, or packing in the seats so close you literally cannot avoid touching the person next to you or when someone walks by (5 seats across, in 3s and 2s), but hey, I want a seat so I can't complain that much.pblakeney said:
Not all lines are electrified (yet) so there are Diesel engines in the system.rjsterry said:
Where do you keep it to be of practical use and how does it get past all the stationary unpowered trains?pblakeney said:
I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.
Diesel engine pushes the dead electric train up the nearest slip.
I'm sure it is not that easy, but it appears nobody even bothers to look for solutions.
They've reduced the number of carriages which is really annoying.
But the biggest problem are the lines themselves. Overhead cables seem to constantly fall over and when they do it obliterates the line all day. They can't run easily over 32 degrees or anything much below zero, nor with heavy rainfall or a storm.
The engineering works seem to be endless so if there are the inevitable delays, the fast trains are unable to pass the slow trains, turning a minor delay into a major one.0 -
when chosing where to live you should ensure the train line uses a 3rd rail and that they have a fast and stopping line as that gives more resilience.rick_chasey said:
The rolling stock isn't the issue. I can gripe on about how the new trains are really anti-social, doing away with little trays so you have to put stuff on your lap, or packing in the seats so close you literally cannot avoid touching the person next to you or when someone walks by (5 seats across, in 3s and 2s), but hey, I want a seat so I can't complain that much.pblakeney said:
Not all lines are electrified (yet) so there are Diesel engines in the system.rjsterry said:
Where do you keep it to be of practical use and how does it get past all the stationary unpowered trains?pblakeney said:
I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.
Diesel engine pushes the dead electric train up the nearest slip.
I'm sure it is not that easy, but it appears nobody even bothers to look for solutions.
They've reduced the number of carriages which is really annoying.
But the biggest problem are the lines themselves. Overhead cables seem to constantly fall over and when they do it obliterates the line all day. They can't run easily over 32 degrees or anything much below zero, nor with heavy rainfall or a storm.
The engineering works seem to be endless so if there are the inevitable delays, the fast trains are unable to pass the slow trains, turning a minor delay into a major one.0 -
I thought having 2 independent lines going to London each with their own fast and slow line was resilient enough. Alas.surrey_commuter said:
when chosing where to live you should ensure the train line uses a 3rd rail and that they have a fast and stopping line as that gives more resilience.rick_chasey said:
The rolling stock isn't the issue. I can gripe on about how the new trains are really anti-social, doing away with little trays so you have to put stuff on your lap, or packing in the seats so close you literally cannot avoid touching the person next to you or when someone walks by (5 seats across, in 3s and 2s), but hey, I want a seat so I can't complain that much.pblakeney said:
Not all lines are electrified (yet) so there are Diesel engines in the system.rjsterry said:
Where do you keep it to be of practical use and how does it get past all the stationary unpowered trains?pblakeney said:
I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.
Diesel engine pushes the dead electric train up the nearest slip.
I'm sure it is not that easy, but it appears nobody even bothers to look for solutions.
They've reduced the number of carriages which is really annoying.
But the biggest problem are the lines themselves. Overhead cables seem to constantly fall over and when they do it obliterates the line all day. They can't run easily over 32 degrees or anything much below zero, nor with heavy rainfall or a storm.
The engineering works seem to be endless so if there are the inevitable delays, the fast trains are unable to pass the slow trains, turning a minor delay into a major one.0 -
How many miles, out of interest?rick_chasey said:
I thought having 2 independent lines going to London each with their own fast and slow line was resilient enough. Alas.surrey_commuter said:
when chosing where to live you should ensure the train line uses a 3rd rail and that they have a fast and stopping line as that gives more resilience.rick_chasey said:
The rolling stock isn't the issue. I can gripe on about how the new trains are really anti-social, doing away with little trays so you have to put stuff on your lap, or packing in the seats so close you literally cannot avoid touching the person next to you or when someone walks by (5 seats across, in 3s and 2s), but hey, I want a seat so I can't complain that much.pblakeney said:
Not all lines are electrified (yet) so there are Diesel engines in the system.rjsterry said:
Where do you keep it to be of practical use and how does it get past all the stationary unpowered trains?pblakeney said:
I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.
Diesel engine pushes the dead electric train up the nearest slip.
I'm sure it is not that easy, but it appears nobody even bothers to look for solutions.
They've reduced the number of carriages which is really annoying.
But the biggest problem are the lines themselves. Overhead cables seem to constantly fall over and when they do it obliterates the line all day. They can't run easily over 32 degrees or anything much below zero, nor with heavy rainfall or a storm.
The engineering works seem to be endless so if there are the inevitable delays, the fast trains are unable to pass the slow trains, turning a minor delay into a major one.0 -
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Just to clarify you are correct.rick_chasey said:
Not doable about 70 odd miles.focuszing723 said:
How far away are you from work? Is an electric bike worth considering to avoid the $h1tty service.rick_chasey said:Today home the alternative train I took because the other line was jammed was 40 mins late - so I got home 1:05 later than scheduled.
This morning my usual train was delayed indefinitely so I took the other line which was also 10 minutes delayed so I got to work 40 mins later than I should have.
Etc etc
It’s bad (as I often say) but this August it’s been ridiculous. And that’s before the strikes.0 -
What, each way? How far before you hit traffic. And is that close enough to ride. Probably not....0
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Not trivial but it certainly annoys me, the wife watches the ambulance documentary and the majority fuckwit time wasters that call in with minor ailments demanding attention. I would get sacked within my first hour if I worked in the control room.0
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We've had a few projects that back on to railway land and if the hoops we've had to jump through are anything to go by, they try quite hard to avoid problems.pblakeney said:
Not all lines are electrified (yet) so there are Diesel engines in the system.rjsterry said:
Where do you keep it to be of practical use and how does it get past all the stationary unpowered trains?pblakeney said:
I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.
Diesel engine pushes the dead electric train up the nearest slip.
I'm sure it is not that easy, but it appears nobody even bothers to look for solutions.
A large part of the current problem is that the railways previously relied on a lot of overtime to cover staffing gaps. They are now less minded to help out and so all the gaps are showing.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
Part of the anti-growth coalition0 -
Another way of saying the same thing.rjsterry said:
We've had a few projects that back on to railway land and if the hoops we've had to jump through are anything to go by, they try quite hard to avoid problems.pblakeney said:
Not all lines are electrified (yet) so there are Diesel engines in the system.rjsterry said:
Where do you keep it to be of practical use and how does it get past all the stationary unpowered trains?pblakeney said:
I meant as a standalone alternative when there is no electricity available (as in the case above), not as a permanent back-up.rjsterry said:
Diesel-electrics have been a thing since at least the 60s. Oddly enough you need a really big diesel engine to either directly drive a train or via electric motors so the idea of carting another locomotive sized generator around just in case is a bit nuts.pblakeney said:
Why not the obvious solution. A diesel engine?pinno said:
They could have holes in the floor so that the passengers can get there Flintstone style.focuszing723 said:They could have a carriage with a large diesel generator on it to allow a train to still run, albeit more slowly.
That’s the problem with 100% standardisation, no alternatives.
Diesel engine pushes the dead electric train up the nearest slip.
I'm sure it is not that easy, but it appears nobody even bothers to look for solutions.
A large part of the current problem is that the railways previously relied on a lot of overtime to cover staffing gaps. They are now less minded to help out and so all the gaps are showing.
This country is in an ever decreasing circle going down the plug hole.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
You're starting to sound like Eeyore.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
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Stop browsing Samoan websites.rick_chasey said:2nd hand websites, listing 34 waist as "XS"
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Doesn't mean that I am wrong though. 😉rjsterry said:You're starting to sound like Eeyore.
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Staying at the mother in laws.
Hosepipe ban in Yorkshire - though she showed me a letter from the council explaining she was exempt as she was old enough to get a state pension.0 -
Poor woman, all the best to her.rick_chasey said:Staying at the mother in laws.
Hosepipe ban in Yorkshire - though she showed me a letter from the council explaining she was exempt as she was old enough to get a state pension.0 -
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There isn’t a hosepipe ban in Yorkshire at the present time.rick_chasey said:Staying at the mother in laws.
Hosepipe ban in Yorkshire - though she showed me a letter from the council explaining she was exempt as she was old enough to get a state pension.
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Because they’re all exempt boomers?webboo said:
There isn’t a hosepipe ban in Yorkshire at the present time.rick_chasey said:Staying at the mother in laws.
Hosepipe ban in Yorkshire - though she showed me a letter from the council explaining she was exempt as she was old enough to get a state pension.0 -
Due to come in later this week though so I assume that he's referring to that.webboo said:
There isn’t a hosepipe ban in Yorkshire at the present time.rick_chasey said:Staying at the mother in laws.
Hosepipe ban in Yorkshire - though she showed me a letter from the council explaining she was exempt as she was old enough to get a state pension.
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Something to do with older folks struggling with water cans etc apparently.
Anyway, had me surprised.0
