monkeysarefun Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) I think the overseas consultants were charging considerably less than the homegrown ones - the chap they had acquired from Qantas was on an astronomical salary and was then putting out all the work to Aus and UK consultants. They only brought in UK and other foreign folk where local firms hadn't got the expertise to do particular jobs and the company I then worked for (occasionally) did quite a lot of work for them - the first time I was in Sydney there were 5 of us more or less full time on projects for CityRail one of whom subsequently went to work for them while another still does consultancy stuff for them. As an overpaid home grown government IT consultant I'll just divert you with this picture of King parrots in my back yard ...... ...... ....... ....... ...... whilst I sneak away! Edited September 9, 2017 by monkeysarefun 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted September 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 10, 2017 So what was wrong with 'Mind the gap'? At Berkhamsted it's less of a gap than a chasm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Not really a sign as such but I spotted this a couple of years ago while wandering around an old overgrown pet cemetery in the backwoods of Northwestern Sydney. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 ....Last time I looked at a TfL map I didn't notice it had been extended as far as Penrith! .... If Mayor Khan gets his way, you might find Penrith and Carlisle on a future TfL map.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 If Mayor Khan gets his way, you might find Penrith and Carlisle on a future TfL map.... And if Bristol`s muppett mayor gets his way with an underground system he might want it linking with TFLs system Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 And if Bristol`s muppett mayor gets his way with an underground system he might want it linking with TFLs system Stranger things have happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejstubbs Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) One I spotted last year while staying in Perthshire: The people of Dull are also busy forging links with Bland in New South Wales: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-40751601/dull-pairs-with-boring-and-welcomes-bland Here's another unusual twinning sign in Scotland: Explanations here, here and here. (I am also reminded that there is one RMWebber whose profile picture features the sign directing travellers to an Orkney village the name of which I probably can't mention on the forum.) Edited September 15, 2017 by ejstubbs 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 The people of Dull are also busy forging links with Bland in New South Wales: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-40751601/dull-pairs-with-boring-and-welcomes-bland Here's another unusual twinning sign in Scotland: Explanations here, here and here. (I am also reminded that there is one RMWebber whose profile picture features the sign directing travellers to an Orkney village the name of which I probably can't mention on the forum.) With a certain famous figure standing next to the sign, yes I know who you mean. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Here's another unusual twinning sign in Scotland: Explanations here, here and here. But not here apparently. The retired H Class Glenelg trams (South Australia) gave up some seats for the GWR railmotor. Edited September 15, 2017 by Ozexpatriate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2017 There's this one not too far from where I live which is a bit of an oxymoron What colour would you like? Take your choice. https://goo.gl/maps/9s1JdXEC4o12 Pink does not refer to a colour but apparently comes from the same root as Penkridge meaning a mound. Keith 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paperlad Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Today in Boston Edited September 22, 2017 by Paperlad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 The people of Dull are also busy forging links with Bland in New South Wales: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-40751601/dull-pairs-with-boring-and-welcomes-bland Here's another unusual twinning sign in Scotland: Explanations here, here and here. (I am also reminded that there is one RMWebber whose profile picture features the sign directing travellers to an Orkney village the name of which I probably can't mention on the forum.) Who would that be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted September 23, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2017 Not obvious from the picture unless you know that this is a terminus platform in Dublin. If any train really passes at speed it will not emd well. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Amiens Street? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) Not obvious from the picture unless you know that this is a terminus platform in Dublin. If any train really passes at speed it will not emd well. FB_IMG_1506191027541.jpg Either that or it has very, very good acceleration from a stand................ I was at Todmorden station a couple of days ago that had similar signs, but absolutely no evidence of a yellow line. Cheers, Mick Edited September 23, 2017 by newbryford 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BG John Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 bacon seeds.jpg That's a very hypocritical and sanctimonious sign. Unless there's an apostrophe missing . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ozexpatriate Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 ^ Nah, just a full tank of gas, a half pack of cigarettes and sunglasses. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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