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by Scubi
Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: HS2
Replies: 7
Views: 27020

Re: HS2

The problems with any HS train route is that it needs to be as straight as possible to achieve its aim i.e higher speeds. For HS trains to take even relatively gentle curves means they may have to slow down quite considerable along their route. This means that should anybody manage to get the route ...
by Scubi
Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Conference: Archaeology in Wiltshire
Replies: 2
Views: 9557

Re: Conference: Archaeology in Wiltshire

Hi Alan,
I would really like to go to this but due to work possible commitments these day I am really not too sure I can make it and probably won't know until much nearer the time.
I might be willing to buy a ticket with the hope I could sell it at face value to somebody on here, if I can't attend.
by Scubi
Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Welcome (new users start here)
Replies: 39
Views: 371625

Re: Welcome (new users start here)

My real name is Chris and I live about 15 miles from Avebury. If you are in or new to the area and want a bit of a tour of this part of the world give me a shout and I would be happy to oblige. I don't spend enough time on here as I should but have contributed to the odd tour blog. My favourite part...
by Scubi
Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Megaliths on Film
Replies: 7
Views: 20228

Re: Megaliths on Film

The new pixar film 'Brave' features one I believe though I haven't seen it (yet), then there's Asterix of course and the new Battlestar Galactica series has one of a sort. Was there one in 10,000 BC or was I imagining that, same for the old Excalibur film (1981) with Helen Mirren. I might have to wa...