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Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th July
Posted: 06 Jul 2012, 21:02
by Soup Dragon
The DLR Will commence between 18:30 and 19:00
You can start at whatever station you like but MUST depart between 18:30 and 19:00
If you are on a train which is due to depart before 19:00 but gets delayed you will be allowed to start later.
Meet afterwards at the
Captain Kidd in Wapping
Current Olympic Champion(s): Antony Brown 1:43:35
As the DLR has changed since 2008 a new Olympic record will be set by the winner(s).
List of Competitors
Antony Brown
Kevin Brown
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 19 Jul 2012, 17:59
by tractakid
I'll (probably) come, but I want to squeeze every last bit of value out of my £20 MKC to 1-6 ticket as possible. I'll likely get to Euston about 11am, does anyone want to meet up, chit chat, do a bit of scouting or perhaps an alternative challenge or 2 during the day? I'll do it on my own, but i'd much rather be able to talk to someone while doing it.
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 19 Jul 2012, 21:39
by Starkey7
List of Competitors
Antony Brown
Kevin Brown
Starkey (possibly)
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 19 Jul 2012, 21:43
by tangy
I am attending, well hopefully will be a better turnout than last Olympics!
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 19 Jul 2012, 22:02
by Sam
I am hoping to attend this event!

Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 20 Jul 2012, 20:28
by Going Underground
tangy wrote:I am attending, well hopefully will be a better turnout than last Olympics!
Almost certainly guaranteed as Dr Who and Beer Baron in attendance as well

Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 20 Jul 2012, 22:14
by Nigel
I had hoped to attend this one, but unfortunately some domestic issues have intervened and I now won't be able to make it.
I had already started route planning though. It would appear on Tuesday that the DLR will already be running a revised Olympic schedule. This means I couldn't find a route that on paper would beat my son's and my DLR record. Just hoping that no one else can either.
By chance I was drinking in the Captain Kidd on Wednesday. I thought that the draught OBB was not in quite tip top condition, so had to move on to the wheat beer instead (which can be a bit dangerous if you have too much of it).
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 20 Jul 2012, 22:41
by greatkingrat
I noticed that, however the frequencies listed on the DLR site don't appear to match what is in the Journey Planner.
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 21 Jul 2012, 20:53
by Beer Baron
List of Competitors
Antony Brown
Kevin Brown
Starkey (possibly)
Sam (hopefully)
Beer Baron
Dr Who
Tangy
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 21 Jul 2012, 20:58
by Going Underground
greatkingrat wrote:I noticed that, however the frequencies listed on the DLR site don't appear to match what is in the Journey Planner.
Bugger might need to re-work things which is correct then?
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 21 Jul 2012, 23:59
by tractakid
Won't Pudding Mill Lane be closed? Therefore a completion is impossible?
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 22 Jul 2012, 08:52
by Soup Dragon
Matt is correct, pass through is allowed and therefore it will be no problems.
Whatever happens we will have a new OR because the network is different from the 2008 event.
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 24 Jul 2012, 00:30
by tractakid
Antony Brown
Kevin Brown
Starkey (possibly)
Sam (hopefully)
Beer Baron
Dr Who
Tangy
tractakid
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 24 Jul 2012, 09:03
by al
Antony Brown
Kevin Brown
Starkey (possibly)
Sam (hopefully)
Beer Baron
Dr Who
Tangy
tractakid
al (possibly)
Re: Tube Olympics - Event 5 - DLR Challenge - Tuesday 24th J
Posted: 24 Jul 2012, 15:16
by Going Underground
TOSA update
Trains from Bank do NOT stop at West India Quay, however this MUST be visited pass through is NOT acceptable......