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Come Inside... => The Snug => Topic started by: GROWLER on September 24, 2011, 08:44:23 AM
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In the process of sorting me forthcoming trip out into the wilderness. Banghead
Now considering big silver berd to Geneva, courtesy of Council Tenant Airways 'cus it's dert cheap like, and then a Thomas the Tank steam engine cloud9: ('opefully but probably doubtful cry: ) from there to Interlaken.
What problems am I likely to encounter, 'cus I've never been on their trains before?
Can I/should I pre book d'ya think, or is tha'ra bit dodgy in case the plane's late arriving like?
I'm a bit confuslicated, bewilderd and overwhelmed about it all tbh confused:
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http://www.seat61.com/Switzerland.htm (http://www.seat61.com/Switzerland.htm) whistle:
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http://www.seat61.com/Switzerland.htm (http://www.seat61.com/Switzerland.htm) whistle:
Hadn't even thought of that. rubschin:
More confusementation now to consider now.
I've got two weeks to sort this.
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http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html (http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html) whistle:
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From Genvève to Interlaken you have two main options:
- Genève - Bern by IC/IR trains, change there to Interlaken, again by IC; there are connecting services every 30 minutes.
- Genève - Montreux by IR train, change there to Zweisimmen, change there to Spiez, then to Interlaken by IC again.
IR in this context = InterRegio, simply a train category; IC = InterCity, another train category.
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From Genvève to Interlaken you have two main options:
- Genève - Bern by IC/IR trains, change there to Interlaken, again by IC; there are connecting services every 30 minutes.
- Genève - Montreux by IR train, change there to Zweisimmen, change there to Spiez, then to Interlaken by IC again.
IR in this context = InterRegio, simply a train category; IC = InterCity, another train category.
Who? confused: Shrugs:
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Take me with you and I'll organise it all for you whistle:
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Anyone gorra 'elicpter they could oblige me with, and just drop me off at me 'ut in the mountains like please. cloud9:
I don't do this travel arranging nonsense very well I'm sad to say. cry:
Little practice. cry:
I worry about gerin me.... transfers, moving around from station to station to airport to station and back again, all needing to be timed to perfection confuzlement nonsense stuff ....perfected, or you / I can end up being WELL stuffed and stranded with no one to turn to like.. eeek:
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Would you like some cheese?
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Take me with you and I'll organise it all for you whistle:
You'd be on the first flight/train 'ome, guaranteed! lol:
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Would you like some cheese?
No thanks. gives you nightmares and makes you fat, or in your case, even FATTER!! whistle:
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Would you like some cheese?
The man who put mental in Emmental whistle:
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As much as I like the sound of travellin' by train, I can see it being fraught with problems, and on ter own like, that's a recipe for ending up back from whence
you me came from like...inadvertanly invertly inavertuntly by accident like. cussing:
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happy100
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What a coincidence. I've just bought a senior person's rail card today [smug] cloud9:
Two rail trips coming up, but neither abroad rubschin:
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What a coincidence. I've just bought a senior person's rail card today [smug] cloud9:
Two rail trips coming up, but neither abroad rubschin:
Ah 'senior person's rail card...prolly neither trips will be aboard either. point:
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Is this comment about my advancing years or the crap service? ;)
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Is this comment about my advancing years or the crap service? ;)
YOU, you wiley owld buzzerd. ;)
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If it is any help virtually all Swiss rail employees speak English. All Swiss trains run to time. Swiss stations are well signposted and they are usually staffed so it is hard to go wrong.
Lil Bruv, who would not mind me saying , is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, travels regularly to Switzerland. Usually Manc via Swiss Air to Zurich and gets trains to his Daughter's. If he can't get a Swiss Air flight he goes from Liverpool via Sleezy Jet (a 'orrible experience he says) to Basel and thence by a series of trains. Lil Bruv's only spoken German or French is to hold up one finger and shout "BEER". It seems to work for him.
Things to remember in Switzerland are that smoking in public places is a no-no and dropping any litter is likely to get you lynched! Otherwise they are most polite and forgiving. Oh and they have a zero tolerance to drinking and driving.
Everyone in Switzerland travels by train. They are the most efficient railways in the world. People seldom get a bus as trains run everywhere, even through most town centres.
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Is this comment about my advancing years or the crap service? ;)
I couldn't possibly comment, however do pay attention to what Growler says in this instance. whistle:
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If it is any help virtually all Swiss rail employees speak English. All Swiss trains run to time. Swiss stations are well signposted and they are usually staffed so it is hard to go wrong.
Lil Bruv, who would not mind me saying , is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, travels regularly to Switzerland. Usually Manc via Swiss Air to Zurich and gets trains to his Daughter's. If he can't get a Swiss Air flight he goes from Liverpool via Sleezy Jet (a 'orrible experience he says) to Basel and thence by a series of trains. Lil Bruv's only spoken German or French is to hold up one finger and shout "BEER". It seems to work for him.
Things to remember in Switzerland are that smoking in public places is a no-no and dropping any litter is likely to get you lynched! Otherwise they are most polite and forgiving. Oh and they have a zero tolerance to drinking and driving.
Everyone in Switzerland travels by train. They are the most efficient railways in the world. People seldom get a bus as trains run everywhere, even through most town centres.
So, me newly to be temporary adopted BIG 'me 'ill summit is a no no for a rollie then? eeek:
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Lil Bruv carries one of these for his ash and rollie stubs. Just don't drop yer ash or fag ends anywhere. Most bars and cafes have an outdoor smoking area. Even though both my niece and her partner smoke they won't do so in their home but go onto their balcony with a personal ashtray.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chinawholesalegift.com%2Fpic%2FPromotional-Gifts%2FAshtray%2FChrome-plated-Portable-Ashtray-09365144198.jpg&hash=a7e3757b193852adc4bfa40caea025f4ab9574b7)
I bought myself one in France and use it when I go abroad. angel1
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http://youtu.be/gmd7ZS3CvuI (http://youtu.be/gmd7ZS3CvuI) Is this the reason for the Swiss trip Growler, you a secret yodeller like? whistle:
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In the process of sorting me forthcoming trip out into the wilderness. Banghead
Now considering big silver berd to Geneva, courtesy of Council Tenant Airways 'cus it's dert cheap like, and then a Thomas the Tank steam engine cloud9: ('opefully but probably doubtful cry: ) from there to Interlaken.
What problems am I likely to encounter, 'cus I've never been on their trains before?
Can I/should I pre book d'ya think, or is tha'ra bit dodgy in case the plane's late arriving like?
I'm a bit confuslicated, bewilderd and overwhelmed about it all tbh confused:
Try here (http://www.swisspasses.com/railpass/) Its the Transfer Ticket one. Whats your start and finish points?
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In the process of sorting me forthcoming trip out into the wilderness. Banghead
Now considering big silver berd to Geneva, courtesy of Council Tenant Airways 'cus it's dert cheap like, and then a Thomas the Tank steam engine cloud9: ('opefully but probably doubtful cry: ) from there to Interlaken.
What problems am I likely to encounter, 'cus I've never been on their trains before?
Can I/should I pre book d'ya think, or is tha'ra bit dodgy in case the plane's late arriving like?
I'm a bit confuslicated, bewilderd and overwhelmed about it all tbh confused:
Try here (http://www.swisspasses.com/railpass/) Its the Transfer Ticket one. Whats your start and finish points?
Mechanical berd to Geneva, Thomas the Tank to Interlaken, well that's the current plan.
Might hire a car now though IF the Swiss motorway toll thingy whatsit pass charges are included.
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In the process of sorting me forthcoming trip out into the wilderness. Banghead
Now considering big silver berd to Geneva, courtesy of Council Tenant Airways 'cus it's dert cheap like, and then a Thomas the Tank steam engine cloud9: ('opefully but probably doubtful cry: ) from there to Interlaken.
What problems am I likely to encounter, 'cus I've never been on their trains before?
Can I/should I pre book d'ya think, or is tha'ra bit dodgy in case the plane's late arriving like?
I'm a bit confuslicated, bewilderd and overwhelmed about it all tbh confused:
Try here (http://www.swisspasses.com/railpass/) Its the Transfer Ticket one. Whats your start and finish points?
Mechanical berd to Geneva, Thomas the Tank to Interlaken, well that's the current plan.
Might hire a car now though IF the Swiss motorway toll thingy whatsit pass charges are included.
Just WHAT is so complicated about catching a fooking train?? Banghead
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In the process of sorting me forthcoming trip out into the wilderness. Banghead
Now considering big silver berd to Geneva, courtesy of Council Tenant Airways 'cus it's dert cheap like, and then a Thomas the Tank steam engine cloud9: ('opefully but probably doubtful cry: ) from there to Interlaken.
What problems am I likely to encounter, 'cus I've never been on their trains before?
Can I/should I pre book d'ya think, or is tha'ra bit dodgy in case the plane's late arriving like?
I'm a bit confuslicated, bewilderd and overwhelmed about it all tbh confused:
Try here (http://www.swisspasses.com/railpass/) Its the Transfer Ticket one. Whats your start and finish points?
Mechanical berd to Geneva, Thomas the Tank to Interlaken, well that's the current plan.
Might hire a car now though IF the Swiss motorway toll thingy whatsit pass charges are included.
Just WHAT is so complicated about catching a fooking train?? Banghead
Fookin' NOTHING, apart from the possibilty of missing yer connection due to the wrong kind of wind for the 'plane, or other such shite, like air traffic control on strike on piggin' Attu Island, or someone farting a gas cloud 300feet down in a coal mine on the south coast of bloody Australia...THAT'S WHAT! Banghead
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If you factor in some small delay time between flight arrival & getting to train that should permit the stress levels to be contained. You may be able to get a flexible train ticket that let's you get on any train when you arrive.
If it is a more serious delay then your insurance should cover the costs of having to buy another ticket.
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That piece of common sense will enrage the bear noooo:
It's just not the way his brain cell werks
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That piece of common sense will enrage the bear noooo:
It's just not the way his brain cell werks
At least I've friggin' GOT ONE! cussing:
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Doesn't sound overly exciting in itself, but it's surrounded by MONSTER 'ills. cloud9:
Anyone been?
I've never actually EVER been abroad on me own before. eeek: scared2:
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YES. Full of nekkid wimmin. GET ON THE FOOKING TRAIN Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
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YES. Full of nekkid wimmin. GET ON THE FOOKING TRAIN Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
I'm going to, so ger'off me case cockrobin. Banghead
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Doesn't sound overly exciting in itself, but it's surrounded by MONSTER 'ills. cloud9:
Anyone been?
I've never actually EVER been abroad on me own before. eeek: scared2:
Coming to Cyprus next tho eh...? :thumbsup:
We don't have any trains like! ;)
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No leccy either noooo:
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No leccy either noooo:
I have a generator... cloud9:
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No leccy either noooo:
I have a generator... cloud9:
I've got one too. cloud9:
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Doesn't sound overly exciting in itself, but it's surrounded by MONSTER 'ills. cloud9:
Anyone been?
I've never actually EVER been abroad on me own before. eeek: scared2:
Coming to Cyprus next tho eh...? :thumbsup:
We don't have any trains like! ;)
None? At all? eeek:
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Doesn't sound overly exciting in itself, but it's surrounded by MONSTER 'ills. cloud9:
Anyone been?
I've never actually EVER been abroad on me own before. eeek: scared2:
Coming to Cyprus next tho eh...? :thumbsup:
We don't have any trains like! ;)
None? At all? eeek:
None working .............some old ones knocking about ......
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They used to have them. BM got the maintenance contract. And that was that noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Doesn't sound overly exciting in itself, but it's surrounded by MONSTER 'ills. cloud9:
Anyone been?
I've never actually EVER been abroad on me own before. eeek: scared2:
Coming to Cyprus next tho eh...? :thumbsup:
We don't have any trains like! ;)
None? At all? eeek:
Nope!
They ripped them all out... in the fifties I think...
Oh, here we go... 1905 to 1951 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus_Government_Railway)
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They used to have them. BM got the maintenance contract. And that was that noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:
Mong... ::)
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Doesn't sound overly exciting in itself, but it's surrounded by MONSTER 'ills. cloud9:
Anyone been?
I've never actually EVER been abroad on me own before. eeek: scared2:
Coming to Cyprus next tho eh...? :thumbsup:
We don't have any trains like! ;)
None? At all? eeek:
Nope!
They ripped them all out... in the fifties I think...
Oh, here we go... 1905 to 1951 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus_Government_Railway)
Thought they went on later than that ......... rubschin:
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Doesn't sound overly exciting in itself, but it's surrounded by MONSTER 'ills. cloud9:
Anyone been?
I've never actually EVER been abroad on me own before. eeek: scared2:
Coming to Cyprus next tho eh...? :thumbsup:
We don't have any trains like! ;)
None? At all? eeek:
Nope!
They ripped them all out... in the fifties I think...
Oh, here we go... 1905 to 1951 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus_Government_Railway)
Thought they went on later than that ......... rubschin:
The CGR was closed down due to financial reasons. An extension of the railway which was built to serve the Cyprus Mines Corporation operated until 1974.
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Doesn't sound overly exciting in itself, but it's surrounded by MONSTER 'ills. cloud9:
Anyone been?
I've never actually EVER been abroad on me own before. eeek: scared2:
Coming to Cyprus next tho eh...? :thumbsup:
We don't have any trains like! ;)
None? At all? eeek:
Nope!
They ripped them all out... in the fifties I think...
Oh, here we go... 1905 to 1951 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus_Government_Railway)
Thought they went on later than that ......... rubschin:
The CGR was closed down due to financial reasons. An extension of the railway which was built to serve the Cyprus Mines Corporation operated until 1974.
Couldn't be bothered to open the link........ redface:
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Doesn't sound overly exciting in itself, but it's surrounded by MONSTER 'ills. cloud9:
Anyone been?
I've never actually EVER been abroad on me own before. eeek: scared2:
Coming to Cyprus next tho eh...? :thumbsup:
We don't have any trains like! ;)
None? At all? eeek:
Nope!
They ripped them all out... in the fifties I think...
Oh, here we go... 1905 to 1951 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus_Government_Railway)
Thought they went on later than that ......... rubschin:
The CGR was closed down due to financial reasons. An extension of the railway which was built to serve the Cyprus Mines Corporation operated until 1974.
Couldn't be bothered to open the link........ redface:
noooo:
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Attention span of a gnat noooo:
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Thought they went on later than that ....... rubschin:
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Thought they went on later than that ....... rubschin:
doh:
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Meiringen is where I'm goin' apparently. Shrugs:
Meiringengate has quite a ring to it.
I hope Otto von Knurrenbar is reliable?