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Charter Train Price Increases

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by tromba, Feb 20, 2014.

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  1. spicer21

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    Didn't O' Leary espouse the "pile it high, sell it cheap" philosophy though ? We know that's not possible in the case of main line steam due to the soaring costs, and the issues over cash flow etc.
     
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  2. Big Al

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    It sounds as though you haven't yet taken advantage of the unadvertised supplement in the winter to get a seat in a carriage with heating that works...;)
     
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  3. spicer21

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    Don't go giving them ideas Al, :)
     
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  4. Spamcan81

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    Having done window hanging over the Jing Peng Pass at night and in the dark, nothing in the UK will ever feel cold again. :)

    Edit : in the night and in the dark? Tautology at its best. Did I expect to do it in the night and in sunshine? Doh!
     
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    Good idea - "window hanging supplement" - RyanRail will have that one the list too!:)

    Steven
     
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    I'm Convinced!

    As we speak, I am having the Tyseley C&W Dept fit 50p electric meters under each seat – 50p will give heat for 15 mins or slide your card and pay ₤12.50 for the full day.

    And for the window hangers: put 20p in the slot and the window will drop for 2 minutes….just like the “peeping-tom” telescopes at Blackpool! - guaranteed to run out just as you find something interesting to leer at!
     
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    Rip off prices in Czech Republic for railtours. €3 return! It does help when the people running the tour own the loco and stock, it's staffed by volunteers, and Czech Railways have waived the track access charges.
     
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    Very funny! (Not)
     
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    I'd pay. Have been on enough tours where it seems even poking a mic out if the window is strengst verboten so a tenner to actually be allowed to hear the thrash would be a bargain. :)
     
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    Not the longest journey on the planet though is it?
     
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