Random 15 Championship 2019/20: Round 3
Posted: 22 Dec 2019, 10:29
Welcome to the 2019/20 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?
The rules and scoring are unchanged from previous seasons but if anyone is not familiar with them, or needs a refresh, they can be read here: http://www.explorerticket.co.uk/tubecha ... 5rules.htm
Round 3 is fast approaching, so here are the details:
When: Saturday 11th January 2020 12:30 UK local time.
Pre-challenge meet up point: Stratford (meet by the labyrinth on the JLE concourse).
Post-challenge meet up point: Our regular haunt. The Bricklayers Arms, Gresse Street (off TCR).
Variant: As is now traditional for round 3...its the National Rail twist. Therefore, National Rail (and Overground) stations within zones 1 and 2 will be added into the mix.
Time limit: 6 hours
Closures affecting the challenge: Correct as of time of posting.
Chiltern: Marylebone closed- trains diverted and/or stop short including to/from West Ealing!
Jubilee: No service Wembley Park- Waterloo
Metropolitan: No service Northwood/Uxbridge- Aldgate (Uxbridge branch served only by Piccadilly).
Overground (North London Line): No service Hackney Wick- Stratford.
Other closures to be aware of:
Great Western: Greenford branch closed- but some Chiltern trains diverted to West Ealing via this line.
South Eastern: No trains Lewisham- Orpington/Dartford via Bexleyheath. Reduced frequency Lewisham- London Bridge/Cannon St/Charing X.
South West Trains: No trains via Wimbledon (diversions via Richmond/Windsor lines). Reduced frequency of local services to accommodate diverted long distance trains.
As this round contains National Rail stations, a standard Tube Map may 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).
Everyone is welcome but please advise if you are attending.
Thanks
The BERC
The rules and scoring are unchanged from previous seasons but if anyone is not familiar with them, or needs a refresh, they can be read here: http://www.explorerticket.co.uk/tubecha ... 5rules.htm
Round 3 is fast approaching, so here are the details:
When: Saturday 11th January 2020 12:30 UK local time.
Pre-challenge meet up point: Stratford (meet by the labyrinth on the JLE concourse).
Post-challenge meet up point: Our regular haunt. The Bricklayers Arms, Gresse Street (off TCR).
Variant: As is now traditional for round 3...its the National Rail twist. Therefore, National Rail (and Overground) stations within zones 1 and 2 will be added into the mix.
Time limit: 6 hours
Closures affecting the challenge: Correct as of time of posting.
Chiltern: Marylebone closed- trains diverted and/or stop short including to/from West Ealing!
Jubilee: No service Wembley Park- Waterloo
Metropolitan: No service Northwood/Uxbridge- Aldgate (Uxbridge branch served only by Piccadilly).
Overground (North London Line): No service Hackney Wick- Stratford.
Other closures to be aware of:
Great Western: Greenford branch closed- but some Chiltern trains diverted to West Ealing via this line.
South Eastern: No trains Lewisham- Orpington/Dartford via Bexleyheath. Reduced frequency Lewisham- London Bridge/Cannon St/Charing X.
South West Trains: No trains via Wimbledon (diversions via Richmond/Windsor lines). Reduced frequency of local services to accommodate diverted long distance trains.
As this round contains National Rail stations, a standard Tube Map may 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).
Everyone is welcome but please advise if you are attending.
Thanks
The BERC