Mileage Competition 2012 - Page 19

Techniquest · 23rd July 2012, 10:20

I barely remember my last bash to be honest. 3 weeks ago and wasn't very well either that day so I think it's one I prefer to bin memories of! Been busy this month either chilling out like I did on the 9th, the 16th I was working an extra day and today I'm waiting for my sister to get home as we're doing her birthday celebrations today instead of yesterday. Too nice to stay in yesterday so we went out by road to West Wales. Another lovely day today too, so whilst I'm not on a bash due to being skint, I'm off outside in a bit with some cider

Next bash will be coming up in a few days time though, hopefully it's a good 'un!

trentside · 18th August 2012, 22:13

I'm now standing at 7390mi 75ch.

This figure should have been slightly higher, but I had to cancel a trip to London late last month (just prior to the Olympics) and had a cancelled train around the Cumbrian Coast earlier today, which forced me to settle for travelling via Penrith (50 miles less).

Techniquest · 19th August 2012, 06:04

I'm struggling to find motivation lately for a British bash, although at the same time I'm glad I did a WMDR on Monday as I finally got 67014 red penned. Still 5 shacks away from clearing the WMDR area (need Bilbrook, Bloxwich North, Polesworth - that one will be interesting to try and do! - Bordesley and Danzey), then after that it's time to go mad on penning in all those re-numbered 390s, the 172s and finally finish off the 168s!

Off out in a couple of hours to go to the Isle of Man, the last part of the UK I've never been to. I'm hoping to do all the normal lines over there, although I'm pretty sure I won't have time to do the Groundle Glen line on this occasion. After this trip, I have my eyes set on Amsterdam (thanks to one of my colleagues reminding me of the idea) or Brussels next month...

tamesidedepot · 2nd September 2012, 22:02

not sure if anyone can help, but i'm trying to find the distance from Caledonian Road to Stratford International. RailMiles says 45m+

cheers

TheJRB · 2nd September 2012, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamesidedepot

Caledonian Road to Stratford International

How did you get from your origin to your destination?

Assuming you took the Piccadilly then HS1 that would be:

Caledonian Road to King's Cross St Pancras - 1 mile 17 chains
St Pancras International to Stratford International - 5 miles 79 chains
Total: 7 miles 16 chains

Or if you took London Overground then DLR:

Caledonian Road & Barnsbury to Stratford - 5 miles 2 chains
Stratford to Stratford International - 0 miles 66 chains
Total: 5 miles 68 chains

12CSVT · 6th September 2012, 20:19

Currently on 35452 miles for the year.

My tally for the year should increase significantly over the next few days, visiting Swanage on Friday, Great Central on Saturday (morning only, for a final spin behind 37198), before heading to Aberdeen, then Royal Deeside Railway on Sunday. And of course I have to get back home from Aberdeen afterwards. If all goes to plan, my 'red pen' will be busy as well, with four 'new' kettles for haulage at Swanage, two class 03s and an industrial shunter at Royal Deeside.

starrymarkb · 9th September 2012, 14:21

10 miles for me today - first in the UK and first Diesel Traction of the year. All my other miles this year have been Electric and abroad.

gavinjustice · 16th September 2012, 17:49

I am at 311 miles 50 chains,

Chapeltom · 18th September 2012, 12:16

Up to 9502 miles. Will get up over the 10000 mark when I travel to Southampton next Tuesday. I predict I'll get up to around 14000 by the end of the year, by far my highest ever.

Techniquest · 23rd September 2012, 19:25

Well as may be rather obvious, I've stopped bashing lately. A little over 4 weeks since my last journey on a train and not really missed it. Indeed, it's been a shade over 2 weeks since my last visit to the forum too!

I've got my trip to Ireland soon though, which I was going to cancel but decided that I wasn't willing to waste the money I'd already spent. It's now been declared a test trip to see if I still have any interest in the scene. Therefore the title for the trip is The Big Bash Theory, and yes I am a big fan of The Big Bang Theory before you ask!

Once I've done this trip to Ireland, all the normal passenger lines will be complete. Whether I'll come back with an interest in the scene at all I don't know, but what I do know is that September will be the first time I've gone through an entire month without going on a train in ages! You're probably wondering what I've been doing instead, that is:

Working and partying

trentside · 30th September 2012, 20:46

Despite not travelling at all this month before the 27th September, I've managed to total 982mi 20ch this month. My total for the year now stands at 8540mi 71ch.

Techniquest · 6th October 2012, 10:22

Well I've been on several trains in the last few days.Stil not managed to re-ignite my old passion for the scene yet though,but the free WiFi is keeping me occupied.I will be looking dor company for my next adventure,it's not the same these days.Must be getting old!

Ivo · 7th October 2012, 23:03

Sorry guys, but after a difficult and inconsistent summer I have decided to pull out of the mileage competition again. I estimate that I am on 6,100mi but it is just that - an estimate. Prior to the 30th of July my mileage was approximately 5,750mi; since then, it has hardly improved at all apart from one minor blip (or whatever the opposite of a blip is) between the 20th and 25th of September, and I have nothing else planned for another three weeks. On the plus side though, I have almost certainly set a personal best for First Class mileage this year, and for less than £100 as well (including ~120mi for free)...

I will probably compete again in 2013, but I can't imagine for one moment my result being substantial in any way. Now, if there was a bus mileage challenge, then not only would I enter, but to say I would be confident of winning is an understatement...!

Best of luck to the rest of you

chris89 · 1st November 2012, 19:25

Just updated after a rather big back log of not doing any.

3x Trips to Edinburgh from Wolverhampton
6x Edinburgh - Armadale
1x Edinburgh - Newcastle
2x Newcastle - Metrocenter
1x Newcastle - Birmingham New Street
2x Birmingham Newstreet - Wolverhampton
1x Kidderminster - Moor Street

Also back in August had my first journey on a 225 in a Mark 4 in 1st class

Chris

dcd · 5th November 2012, 08:24

Is it possible to add a field so that it can be indicated whether mileage is Leisure, Commuting or Both. It would help those of that do not commute to see where we really stand in the league. Or have a different league for Leisure only.

23rd July 2012, 10:20	#271
Techniquest Optare Basher Established Member Join Date: 19 Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Heath Posts: 7,808	I barely remember my last bash to be honest. 3 weeks ago and wasn't very well either that day so I think it's one I prefer to bin memories of! Been busy this month either chilling out like I did on the 9th, the 16th I was working an extra day and today I'm waiting for my sister to get home as we're doing her birthday celebrations today instead of yesterday. Too nice to stay in yesterday so we went out by road to West Wales. Another lovely day today too, so whilst I'm not on a bash due to being skint, I'm off outside in a bit with some cider Next bash will be coming up in a few days time though, hopefully it's a good 'un! __________________ Why not have a look at my trip reports? Latest one: Netherlands Bash/The Three Countries

18th August 2012, 22:13	#272
trentside Established Member Join Date: 14 Aug 2010 Posts: 1,932	I'm now standing at 7390mi 75ch. This figure should have been slightly higher, but I had to cancel a trip to London late last month (just prior to the Olympics) and had a cancelled train around the Cumbrian Coast earlier today, which forced me to settle for travelling via Penrith (50 miles less). __________________ My Flickr Site \| My FlightDiary

19th August 2012, 06:04	#273
Techniquest Optare Basher Established Member Join Date: 19 Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Heath Posts: 7,808	I'm struggling to find motivation lately for a British bash, although at the same time I'm glad I did a WMDR on Monday as I finally got 67014 red penned. Still 5 shacks away from clearing the WMDR area (need Bilbrook, Bloxwich North, Polesworth - that one will be interesting to try and do! - Bordesley and Danzey), then after that it's time to go mad on penning in all those re-numbered 390s, the 172s and finally finish off the 168s! Off out in a couple of hours to go to the Isle of Man, the last part of the UK I've never been to. I'm hoping to do all the normal lines over there, although I'm pretty sure I won't have time to do the Groundle Glen line on this occasion. After this trip, I have my eyes set on Amsterdam (thanks to one of my colleagues reminding me of the idea) or Brussels next month... __________________ Why not have a look at my trip reports? Latest one: Netherlands Bash/The Three Countries

6th September 2012, 20:19	#276
12CSVT Established Member Join Date: 18 Aug 2010 Posts: 1,838	Currently on 35452 miles for the year. My tally for the year should increase significantly over the next few days, visiting Swanage on Friday, Great Central on Saturday (morning only, for a final spin behind 37198), before heading to Aberdeen, then Royal Deeside Railway on Sunday. And of course I have to get back home from Aberdeen afterwards. If all goes to plan, my 'red pen' will be busy as well, with four 'new' kettles for haulage at Swanage, two class 03s and an industrial shunter at Royal Deeside. __________________ Loco classes cleared for haulage - 43(production HST power car), 87, 89, 91. Subclasses 31/6, 37/4, 37/9, 57/3, 73/2, 86/1.

9th September 2012, 14:21	#277
starrymarkb Established Member Join Date: 4 Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 4,051	10 miles for me today - first in the UK and first Diesel Traction of the year. All my other miles this year have been Electric and abroad. __________________ My Rail and Aviation Videos \| My Flight Diary Classes Travelled in 2013: 2009TS, 401, 411, 442, 481, A319

2nd September 2012, 22:02	#274
tamesidedepot SPT Member Join Date: 3 Jun 2012 Posts: 70	not sure if anyone can help, but i'm trying to find the distance from Caledonian Road to Stratford International. RailMiles says 45m+ cheers

16th September 2012, 17:49	#278
gavinjustice Gavin Justice Member Join Date: 3 Sep 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 277	I am at 311 miles 50 chains, __________________ Gavin Justice Youtube \| Flickr

18th September 2012, 12:16	#279
Chapeltom Member Join Date: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 877	Up to 9502 miles. Will get up over the 10000 mark when I travel to Southampton next Tuesday. I predict I'll get up to around 14000 by the end of the year, by far my highest ever.

23rd September 2012, 19:25	#280
Techniquest Optare Basher Established Member Join Date: 19 Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Heath Posts: 7,808	Well as may be rather obvious, I've stopped bashing lately. A little over 4 weeks since my last journey on a train and not really missed it. Indeed, it's been a shade over 2 weeks since my last visit to the forum too! I've got my trip to Ireland soon though, which I was going to cancel but decided that I wasn't willing to waste the money I'd already spent. It's now been declared a test trip to see if I still have any interest in the scene. Therefore the title for the trip is The Big Bash Theory, and yes I am a big fan of The Big Bang Theory before you ask! Once I've done this trip to Ireland, all the normal passenger lines will be complete. Whether I'll come back with an interest in the scene at all I don't know, but what I do know is that September will be the first time I've gone through an entire month without going on a train in ages! You're probably wondering what I've been doing instead, that is: Working and partying __________________ Why not have a look at my trip reports? Latest one: Netherlands Bash/The Three Countries

30th September 2012, 20:46	#281
trentside Established Member Join Date: 14 Aug 2010 Posts: 1,932	Despite not travelling at all this month before the 27th September, I've managed to total 982mi 20ch this month. My total for the year now stands at 8540mi 71ch. __________________ My Flickr Site \| My FlightDiary

6th October 2012, 10:22	#282
Techniquest Optare Basher Established Member Join Date: 19 Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Heath Posts: 7,808	Well I've been on several trains in the last few days.Stil not managed to re-ignite my old passion for the scene yet though,but the free WiFi is keeping me occupied.I will be looking dor company for my next adventure,it's not the same these days.Must be getting old! __________________ Why not have a look at my trip reports? Latest one: Netherlands Bash/The Three Countries

7th October 2012, 23:03	#283
Ivo Starmie Established Member Join Date: 8 Jan 2010 Location: Bath (or Southend) Posts: 7,127	Sorry guys, but after a difficult and inconsistent summer I have decided to pull out of the mileage competition again. I estimate that I am on 6,100mi but it is just that - an estimate. Prior to the 30th of July my mileage was approximately 5,750mi; since then, it has hardly improved at all apart from one minor blip (or whatever the opposite of a blip is) between the 20th and 25th of September, and I have nothing else planned for another three weeks. On the plus side though, I have almost certainly set a personal best for First Class mileage this year, and for less than £100 as well (including ~120mi for free)... I will probably compete again in 2013, but I can't imagine for one moment my result being substantial in any way. Now, if there was a bus mileage challenge, then not only would I enter, but to say I would be confident of winning is an understatement...! Best of luck to the rest of you __________________ Now Live: Ivo's Blog, AvonThameside!

1st November 2012, 19:25	#284
chris89 Member Join Date: 21 Dec 2009 Location: West Midlands (Severn Valley) Posts: 973	Just updated after a rather big back log of not doing any. 3x Trips to Edinburgh from Wolverhampton 6x Edinburgh - Armadale 1x Edinburgh - Newcastle 2x Newcastle - Metrocenter 1x Newcastle - Birmingham New Street 2x Birmingham Newstreet - Wolverhampton 1x Kidderminster - Moor Street Also back in August had my first journey on a 225 in a Mark 4 in 1st class Chris __________________ Current Rail Miles: 1500 Miles Am '220389' on UKTS Forums

5th November 2012, 08:24	#285
dcd Member Join Date: 28 Jan 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 249	Commuting v Leisure Is it possible to add a field so that it can be indicated whether mileage is Leisure, Commuting or Both. It would help those of that do not commute to see where we really stand in the league. Or have a different league for Leisure only.