Re: [ql-users] Hove Workshop (OT)
Weii I recieved this one so I suppose things are in order Arnie - Original Message - From: Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 5:40 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Hove Workshop (OT) On Sun, 24 Feb 2002 at 10:54:37, you wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) At 12:33 ìì 24/2/2002 +, you wrote: I used to work for Snowdon Mountain Railway. The company that made their disastrous Mountain Railcar unit went bust, many of the employees now produce sprinter type trains made (I think) by a company called Alstom. Some of their new trains are out of action more than in action on the lines near here, seems anytime you put a computer near a train it's a recipe for disaster. Alstom produces the TGV indeed. (And parts for the Acela too). I wouldn't know about British commissioned high speed railways, however TGV trains are largely computer controlled and never had significant problems (apart from strikes that is ;-))) Yes they have. My French friends _always_ buy their TGV tickets on the phone (or net) via the UK outlet. The ticket offices in France are renowned for computer double booking. The UK computer system works (QL again?) We witnessed an all out fight once on the train between two people who had tickets for the same seat. The ticket inspector would not allow one to stay as the train was full, and standing passengers are against the law (8-)# -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 firstname@surname.demon.co.uk http://www.firshman.demon.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG
Re: [ql-users] Hove Workshop (OT!!!)
- Original Message - From: Wolfgang Lene [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ql-users] Hove Workshop On 22 Feb 2002, at 17:40, Phoebus R. Dokos wrote: You mean 1 day your total trip in France and the Tunnel because from what I hear the TGV drops to 5 km/h (well okay I exaggerate a tad!) after it surfaces in Britain yes, and that only if everybody goes and and pushes... Are you sure they are pushing? They could be illegal immigrants trying to hitch a lift. Very popular country is the UK. All the British want to leave because it is so bad, and all the rest of the world want to come because it is so good. Geoff Wicks
Re: [ql-users] Hove Workshop (OT!!!)
On 23 Feb 2002, at 20:35, Geoff Wicks wrote: Are you sure they are pushing? They could be illegal immigrants trying to hitch a lift. Very popular country is the UK. All the British want to leave because it is so bad, and all the rest of the world want to come because it is so good. Just shows that all depends on where you're coming from... wolfgang - www.wlenerz.com
Re: [ql-users] Hove Workshop (OT)
At 12:33 ìì 24/2/2002 +, you wrote: I used to work for Snowdon Mountain Railway. The company that made their disastrous Mountain Railcar unit went bust, many of the employees now produce sprinter type trains made (I think) by a company called Alstom. Some of their new trains are out of action more than in action on the lines near here, seems anytime you put a computer near a train it's a recipe for disaster. Alstom produces the TGV indeed. (And parts for the Acela too). I wouldn't know about British commissioned high speed railways, however TGV trains are largely computer controlled and never had significant problems (apart from strikes that is ;-))) Actually Acela components that break down most often are the US made power transfer systems (I wonder why didn't they stick with the French tried and proved methods, and power req's and they wanted something different on that part...) (That's extremely weird considering the phrase If it works don't touch it probably originated in the US... and at least it's an alltime favourite here ;-) and the Bombardier / Canadian made TGV modified suspension (TGV uses suspension that's unlike any other train suspension since it is actually located between the cars and not under them -Makes for a really smooth ride-) I wonder what they gonna do with the Maglev they plan on building now... (They need to install a QL so it will run properly... Phew! back on topic) Phoebus -- Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.soft.net.uk/dj/index.html
Re: [ql-users] Hove Workshop (OT)
On Sun, 24 Feb 2002 at 10:54:37, you wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) At 12:33 ìì 24/2/2002 +, you wrote: I used to work for Snowdon Mountain Railway. The company that made their disastrous Mountain Railcar unit went bust, many of the employees now produce sprinter type trains made (I think) by a company called Alstom. Some of their new trains are out of action more than in action on the lines near here, seems anytime you put a computer near a train it's a recipe for disaster. Alstom produces the TGV indeed. (And parts for the Acela too). I wouldn't know about British commissioned high speed railways, however TGV trains are largely computer controlled and never had significant problems (apart from strikes that is ;-))) Yes they have. My French friends _always_ buy their TGV tickets on the phone (or net) via the UK outlet. The ticket offices in France are renowned for computer double booking. The UK computer system works (QL again?) We witnessed an all out fight once on the train between two people who had tickets for the same seat. The ticket inspector would not allow one to stay as the train was full, and standing passengers are against the law (8-)# -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 firstname@surname.demon.co.uk http://www.firshman.demon.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG
