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D9009 'ALYCIDON' Derby - Kingswear 04/07/15

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by TorbayTrains, Jul 1, 2015.

  1. nanstallon

    nanstallon Part of the furniture

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    I always thought, and still do think, it means For Finnegan's Sake. Perhaps I'm too young?

    John
     
  2. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    Well, I'm sure that must be the 8.15am Virgin Voyager service from Southampton, but for the life of me I can't think where you stood to take the film...

    Tom
     
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    I don't think elfansafety has taken wing in that part of the world - yet!

    John
     
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    david1984 Resident of Nat Pres

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    We're grown men (apparently), providing it isn't directed offensively at someone, I don't see a problem with the abbreviation.
     
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  5. nanstallon

    nanstallon Part of the furniture

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    ... and women too, I expect.

    Typing this at my wife's behest!

    John
     
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    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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