Random 15 Championship 2018/19: Round 2
Posted: 08 Nov 2018, 22:53
**Sorry for the late posting of this event, been very hectic with work commitments and personal issues**
Welcome to the 2014/15 Random 15 Championship. I am your host (commonly known to regulars as the BERC when I am hosting Random 15 challenges). The Random 15 challenge is just that, visit 15 randomly selected stations that feature on the Tube Map (usually within zones 1-2 and using the Underground network only). There will be certain rounds within the championship that are a variation of this such as adding an extra zone or network e.g. DLR onto the challenge. So are you ready to take on the Random 15 championship?
If anyone is not familiar with the standard rules (or scoring) for Random 15 challenges, they can be read here: http://www.explorerticket.co.uk/tubecha ... 5rules.htm (for regulars this is the same rules you are already well versed with).
So let us announce the details for round 2.
When: Saturday 17th November 2018, 12:30 GMT start.
Pre challenge meet up: Paddington (Praed Street). Meet in ticket hall above the Circle/District platforms accessed directly from Praed Street itself (opposite the Hilton Hotel).
Post challenge meet up: The Bricklayers Arms, 31 Gresse Street W1T 1QS (off TCR, the road)
Variant: This the "champion's twist" round (held back from round 1). The twist being that the 15 stations to be visited will be split into two envelopes (8 in the first and 7 in the other). Envelope 1 will contain a mix of LU and DLR stations whilst envelope 2 will contain a mix of NR (including any sub brands such as Overground and Crossrail) stations. All stations generated will be from zones 1 to 3.
Time limit: 6 hours
Extra rules for "two envelope" twists:
--Please note that ALL stations contained in envelope one MUST be visited BEFORE progressing onto envelope two.
--At your 8th station (i.e. the last station to visit in envelope one) you may open envelope two as soon as the train doors open, you do NOT need to alight the train (though you may do so if you wish).
--In addition your 8th station must only be arrived at by train- in order for the "transfer" between envelopes one and two to take place, as described above.
--Your stopwatch must continue counting between envelopes one and two and stopped as usual at your 15th station.
Engineering works:
--Crossrail: Liverpool Street- Shenfield (also affects long distance Greater Anglia services)
--DLR: Stratford International- Canning Town
--c2c: No trains to Liverpool Street via Stratford. All c2c trains will run to/from Fenchurch Street.
--Greater Anglia (Eastern): No trains to/from Liverpool Street. Trains terminate outwith the London area.
--Greater Anglia (West): No trains via Tottenham Hale, diversions via Seven Sisters. Temple Mills line closed.
--London Overground: Romford- Upminster closed.
--Southern: Services reduced to/from London Victoria (diversions to London Bridge).
As this round contains National Rail stations, a standard Tube Map will not be sufficient for you to plan your challenge. You are advised to bring a copy of the London Connections map with you as this shows all rail services in Greater London. You can usually get copies at most National rail stations (may need to ask the ticket clerk if they are not on display).
Please can everyone who is coming notify me of your attendance as too many "turn up on the day" challengers can cause problems with lack of envelopes. Thanks.
Tangy.
the BERC.
Welcome to the 2014/15 Random 15 Championship. I am your host (commonly known to regulars as the BERC when I am hosting Random 15 challenges). The Random 15 challenge is just that, visit 15 randomly selected stations that feature on the Tube Map (usually within zones 1-2 and using the Underground network only). There will be certain rounds within the championship that are a variation of this such as adding an extra zone or network e.g. DLR onto the challenge. So are you ready to take on the Random 15 championship?
If anyone is not familiar with the standard rules (or scoring) for Random 15 challenges, they can be read here: http://www.explorerticket.co.uk/tubecha ... 5rules.htm (for regulars this is the same rules you are already well versed with).
So let us announce the details for round 2.
When: Saturday 17th November 2018, 12:30 GMT start.
Pre challenge meet up: Paddington (Praed Street). Meet in ticket hall above the Circle/District platforms accessed directly from Praed Street itself (opposite the Hilton Hotel).
Post challenge meet up: The Bricklayers Arms, 31 Gresse Street W1T 1QS (off TCR, the road)
Variant: This the "champion's twist" round (held back from round 1). The twist being that the 15 stations to be visited will be split into two envelopes (8 in the first and 7 in the other). Envelope 1 will contain a mix of LU and DLR stations whilst envelope 2 will contain a mix of NR (including any sub brands such as Overground and Crossrail) stations. All stations generated will be from zones 1 to 3.
Time limit: 6 hours
Extra rules for "two envelope" twists:
--Please note that ALL stations contained in envelope one MUST be visited BEFORE progressing onto envelope two.
--At your 8th station (i.e. the last station to visit in envelope one) you may open envelope two as soon as the train doors open, you do NOT need to alight the train (though you may do so if you wish).
--In addition your 8th station must only be arrived at by train- in order for the "transfer" between envelopes one and two to take place, as described above.
--Your stopwatch must continue counting between envelopes one and two and stopped as usual at your 15th station.
Engineering works:
--Crossrail: Liverpool Street- Shenfield (also affects long distance Greater Anglia services)
--DLR: Stratford International- Canning Town
--c2c: No trains to Liverpool Street via Stratford. All c2c trains will run to/from Fenchurch Street.
--Greater Anglia (Eastern): No trains to/from Liverpool Street. Trains terminate outwith the London area.
--Greater Anglia (West): No trains via Tottenham Hale, diversions via Seven Sisters. Temple Mills line closed.
--London Overground: Romford- Upminster closed.
--Southern: Services reduced to/from London Victoria (diversions to London Bridge).
As this round contains National Rail stations, a standard Tube Map will not be sufficient for you to plan your challenge. You are advised to bring a copy of the London Connections map with you as this shows all rail services in Greater London. You can usually get copies at most National rail stations (may need to ask the ticket clerk if they are not on display).
Please can everyone who is coming notify me of your attendance as too many "turn up on the day" challengers can cause problems with lack of envelopes. Thanks.
Tangy.
the BERC.