Re: Train fault grounds new GC service - running again

On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:53:39 GMT, "MichaelJP" <mjp@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

"The plucky driver wipes his oily hands after fixing the train yet again and
jumps back into his cab. A cheer goes up from the passengers at the carriage
windows as the service slowly picks up speed and makes way once again for
distant London."

You might well laugh, but IMO the early North Western Trains
Manchester-London services did develop that kind of atmosphere, and an
almost religious following in those who chose to use them.

Neil

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