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The new District Line trains are also used on the Wimbledon branch, and very nice they are too.

I must admit I like the Nothern Line trains - although the ventilation system seems very noisy at times!

The new Victoria Line trains look very nice and modern - due to be in full service on the completely upgraded line by 2011...

Aston wrote:

BBC LDN wrote:

Aston wrote: LDN, just because a picture posted is of something you've already demonstrated, it doesn't mean that Johnny is trying to prove anything.

Good grief, you're constantly challenging people for no reason at all!

Let's recap:

The delicious and supple Johnny wrote:* That is indeed a re-furbished “D Stock” train however that is the original prototype from around 2000-2001. The image at the bottom of this post is what they look like now.

So he was saying that the image I posted was the 2000/2001 prototype, and that the picture he showed was in fact of the current refurbished train. However, the two images showed the same train on the same day; the two trains weren't different at all. I don't the problem with highlighting this error. Honestly dear, if you get your tits in a twist this easily, perhaps it would be best for your fragile state of mind if you were to go and play here instead.

Besides, Johnny's a big boy - or so the sailors tell me - and I'm sure he can stick up for himself without you shaking your handbag at me.

Seriously dude, take a chill pill! What does it actually matter - it's just a chat about trains (ok, yes - I admit, slightly geeky), no need to create WW III...

Eugh, is there any phrase more annoying than "seriously dude, take a chill pill"? I've only ever heard it uttered by the terminally awkward, socially inept, or academically challenged.

Instead of spewing forth supposedly "cool" utterances which clash disastrously with your persona, perhaps you'd care to examine more closely the text of my previous post? I was attempting to inject a dose of humour to lighten the mood, though I see you've decided to drag it back down again. Now, can we get back on topic, or would you like to have the last word?

Seriously dude, take a cyanide pill and give it a rest.


On to your post there, Jay - I have to agree with your comment on the Northern Line ventilation system. Many a time I've been on a train with what sounded like an industrial lawnmower blasting into my ears. Still, I like the voice of the nice lady on the Northern Line who tells me where I am. She sounds reassuringly motherly - not at all like the nasty man on the Piccadilly Line who doesn't tell me where I am but randomly shouts to stand clear of the doors. He's just a bully.

That's the first time I've seen a picture of the new Victoria Line stock; very impressive it is too. I've seen an image of the new District Line trains - due to begin arriving around 2010 - online somewhere, though I can't remember where. Grrr.

BBC LDN wrote:

Aston wrote:

BBC LDN wrote:Finally, the image you have posted to show what the refurbished trains supposedly look like now is exactly the same train as I showed in the images in my previous posts, shown at Richmond Station on the same day. Not quite sure what you're trying to prove there.

LDN, just because a picture posted is of something you've already demonstrated, it doesn't mean that Johnny is trying to prove anything.

Good grief, you're constantly challenging people for no reason at all!

Let's recap:

The delicious and supple Johnny wrote:* That is indeed a re-furbished “D Stock” train however that is the original prototype from around 2000-2001. The image at the bottom of this post is what they look like now.

So he was saying that the image I posted was the 2000/2001 prototype, and that the picture he showed was in fact of the current refurbished train. However, the two images showed the same train on the same day; the two trains weren't different at all. I don't the problem with highlighting this error. Honestly dear, if you get your tits in a twist this easily, perhaps it would be best for your fragile state of mind if you were to go and play here instead.

Besides, Johnny's a big boy - or so the sailors tell me - and I'm sure he can stick up for himself without you shaking your handbag at me.

That's alright no probelm here, I have to be honest I did only quickly gander at some of the post so my mistake.

jay wrote:The new District Line trains are also used on the Wimbledon branch, and very nice they are too.

I must admit I like the Nothern Line trains - although the ventilation system seems very noisy at times!

The new Victoria Line trains look very nice and modern - due to be in full service on the completely upgraded line by 2011...

Yes, hopefully these will be better than the Central Line ones, which are noisy & falling to pieces despite the fact they're only 12 years old

BBC LDN wrote:Instead of spewing forth supposedly "cool" utterances which clash disastrously with your persona, perhaps you'd care to examine more closely the text of my previous post? I was attempting to inject a dose of humour to lighten the mood, though I see you've decided to drag it back down again. Now, can we get back on topic, or would you like to have the last word?

Seriously dude, take a cyanide pill and give it a rest.

Nice to see you get irony...

The ironic thing being that written text doesn't allow sarcasm to escape it's midst all that well.

Perhaps we've both misunderstood one another?

May I offer you a slice of cake?

De Brouckere pre-metro station (centre platform opened late 2004)



Erasmus metro station (opened September 2003)

Corin wrote:De Brouckere pre-metro station (centre platform opened late 2004)



Erasmus metro station (opened September 2003)

I think I prefer North Shields.

Fireboy wrote:I think I prefer North Shields.

But notice that the platform does not have the bumps along its length to alert visually challenged people of the danger of falling onto the tracks.

well DUH

North Shields station is an odd one. Is Platform 3 even used anymore now the blue and red lines don't officially exist? You see the odd late nighter going to Longbenton still but I haven't seen a train at platform 3 in years.

Hymagumba wrote: North Shields station is an odd one. Is Platform 3 even used anymore now the blue and red lines don't officially exist? You see the odd late nighter going to Longbenton still but I haven't seen a train at platform 3 in years.

Where is Platform 3? Forgive me, with only using the Metro between Central and South Gosforth on a regular basis, I've only ever noticed 2 Platforms at North Shields.

it's like a stubby little platform on the right hand side (if you're fancing the big tunnel that goes under north shields). it's like