Trivia: Longest platform in Great Britain?

[David]

Gloucester is correct. It is indeed the longest platform.

For reference its 1977 feet (602.6m). Maximum number of coaches can be held is 12 + 12, but dividing the length by 65ft (based on C1 restrictions) you can hold 30.

And what is the length of the platform at Manchester Victoria/Exchange? While you can't access most of it, it is still there ....

For the answer, check my previous posts in here.

 

[class 313]

And what is the length of the platform at Manchester Victoria/Exchange? While you can't access most of it, it is still there ....

For the answer, check my previous posts in here.

Yeah but does that really count?

 

[David]

Yeah but does that really count?

If you read the question properly in the first post, then yes ....

Quick (trivia) question - where and what is the longest platform on the British rail network? Was there once a longer one which is no longer in use/shortened/demolished?

 

[class 313]

If you read the question properly in the first post, then yes ....

Pfft, okay then.

Gloucester is the longest platform that all of it are still used.

 

[5872]

Bournemouth Plat 3 and 4 are rather long...

 

[class 313]

Bournemouth Plat 3 and 4 are rather long...

Yes, but not the longest.

 

[mrcheek]

this thread is getting kinda repetitive.....

oooh, what about Gloucester? or Bournemouth? or Edinburgh Waverley? or Leeds?

 

[me123]

What about Colchester, P3+4?

 

[Mintona]

I think Gloucester is the longest mrcheek...

 

[djw1981]

Gloucester also has a crossover halfway down ... so if a crossover discounts some stations.....

Incidently have 2 HST's ever been nose to nose in Gloucester? or even a 12 + 12 recently?
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Random q after looking at Goolgle maps- having never been to Gloucester, if a Train is going Cheltenham -Gloucester-Bisol, as IIRc some XC do, does the train reverse at Gloucester?

 

[mrcheek]

Random q after looking at Goolgle maps- having never been to Gloucester, if a Train is going Cheltenham -Gloucester-Bisol, as IIRc some XC do, does the train reverse at Gloucester?

yes. local services and the odd HST go via Gloucester, whereas XC services generally avoid Gloucester to save time.

 

[me123]

According to the ever reliable wikipedia, Colchester actually takes the title despite the reasons mentioned earlier in the thread. Gloucester seems to come second according to it's article. Of course, there's no references to prove support "fact".

 

[class 313]

According to the ever reliable wikipedia, Colchester actually takes the title despite the reasons mentioned earlier in the thread. Gloucester seems to come second according to it's article. Of course, there's no references to prove support "fact".

But Colchester isnt a continuous platform, as it has a junction that splits the two platforms up. So I would say it does not count.

 

[me123]

But is there a continuous platform face? If a very long train stopped along the full platform, would all the doors be useable?

 

[matt]

But is there a continuous platform face? If a very long train stopped along the full platform, would all the doors be useable?

I dont think so.

 

[me123]

Then I would agree with class 313 in that it doesn't count.

 

[class 313]

But is there a continuous platform face? If a very long train stopped along the full platform, would all the doors be useable?

No, not all the doors would be usable, unless they want to leap?

 

[Darandio]

I know this isnt the winner but on reading the book "the route of the flying scotsman" by B W L Brooksbank and it says platform 8 is 1389ft long (423 metres). Is this still the case or have things changed?

 

[me123]

And this platform 8 would be where, exactly?

 

[Bayum]

It could be another platform to another school like Hogwarts:roll:8)

 

[16CSVT2700]

I say Colchester does not count as platforms 3 and 4 are not conjoined as a single platform face.

 

[me123]

Having seen the track diagram, I am inclined to agree with this conclusion.

 

[Darandio]

Sorry guys, what i meant to say was platform 8 at Newcastle.

 

[Mintona]

Gloucester also has a crossover halfway down ... so if a crossover discounts some stations.....

Incidently have 2 HST's ever been nose to nose in Gloucester? or even a 12 + 12 recently?
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Random q after looking at Goolgle maps- having never been to Gloucester, if a Train is going Cheltenham -Gloucester-Bisol, as IIRc some XC do, does the train reverse at Gloucester?

Yes, 2 HSTs have been nose to tail in Gloucester. All doors are accessible, and there would still be room just about for a 153 at the top (Cardiff end) and a 158 in between (because of where the signals are)
And yep, the 2 XC services a day reverse at Gloucester, as do all local services from Great Malvern/Worcester/Cheltenham to Swindon/Bristol and beyond.

 

[class 313]

I say Colchester does not count as platforms 3 and 4 are not conjoined as a single platform face.

You have had 1-6 of the CS?

 

[djw1981]

The new track maps have red as electrified - dimwit.

 

[class 313]

The new track maps have red as electrified - dimwit.

I'm sure Jamie can confirm as they look like pen marks more than the actual book itself (for the mainline). Also - there's no need for the childish insult thank you.

 

[David]

Yes, electrified lines are marked in red.

 

[djw1981]

There do seem to be pen marks through up main / down main and P1-3, but the carriage sidings which you mentioned, and were thus the area my comments referred to, are just shown as electrified.

 

[16CSVT2700]

The pen marks are indeed through platforms 1, 2 and 3.
I haven't covered any other piece of track at Colchester