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    Farnham to Reading Stations via Basingstoke a valid route?

    Hi All Looking to travel on the 14th Jan, is Farnham to Reading via Basingstoke a valid route? I would like to travel with friends from Basingstoke, the ideally getting off at Reading West, the heading back later from the Town centre. Thanks Richard
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    Quality/Length of Sleep

    I would advise before reaching for sedative medication or regular alcohol to combat insomnia, that other Sleep Disorders are eliminated first. Snoring, pauses in breathing, weight gain, restless legs or regular leg movements during sleep? Ask your GP to refer for Home Sleep Testing (most Centres...
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    Wokingham Plusbus query

    I'm planning lunchtime time outing to the Siren Brewery and catching the Leopard 3 service from Wokingham using a Plusbus ticket. The closest stop to the Brewery is outside the Plusbus area, but staying on the bus, it continues to Arborfield which is a reasonable walk to the Brewery from the...
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    Optimal ticketing - Basingstoke to Hilsea with pub visits on route

    I thought BOJ was restricted to the return leg, if it is allowed then a Basingstoke - Fratton return would be the simplest solution. Going on a non match day to avoid the crowds.
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    Optimal ticketing - Basingstoke to Hilsea with pub visits on route

    I'm planning a Saturday day out visiting various pubs in Botley, Fareham & Hilsea from Basingstoke returning from Fratton. Four adults travelling. Unfortunately I can't do it going to Fratton and using Break of Journey due to opening times of the venues at the Fratton end. My thought was a...
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    Are "human challenge" tests actually controversial?

    If a trial went wrong for any reason, the Principle Investigator is criminally liable, it's not just a Volunteer willing to risk their life, it's peoples career and professional reputation at stake. That's why decisions are made by Independent Ethics Committee, not by the Volunteers or...
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    Railways that are now roads

    A34 built over sections of the Didcot, Newbery and Southampton.
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    GWR Seat Reservations and Train Formations

    Just had a mid-week break in Bristol, travelled by IEP both ways from Reading. No seat reservations on both services, many bemused and upset passengers. Announcement stating that there were no reservations on the way out but only after 10 minutes or so. On the way back the TM needed prompting...
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    Running Electric Traction in preservation

    How about converting a locomotive or carriage into a dedicated 750v PSU. It could be attached to one end and provide power via suitable wired connection. It might not be able to provide all the amps needed but enough to pootle along at 25mph. In the first 3 carriages you might get that EMU...
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    Shoeburyness MOD

    I have heard that the storage of old units is being wound down due to trespass incidents, if you're talking about the QinetiQ site.

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