The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
-
- Zone 6
- Posts: 711
- Joined: 20 Feb 2015, 22:15
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
Interesting idea, especially with the stopping patterns in different directions and the Doubletree aspect. It feels a bit like Tramlink: a quite simple underlying network complicated by a few subtleties. I haven't checked operating hours for the various routes/piers, but from memory some of them were a bit odd which would be another complicating factor.
First to 100000 in the 2015+ Tumbleweed contest. Winner of a few rounds of a diverse range of quizzes/games. Some decent times in alternative challenges as a fiftysomething who merely walks briskly. Briefly led All The Actons.
-
- All Zones
- Posts: 1229
- Joined: 16 Mar 2015, 00:35
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
I think I'm the only person to have used a Thames Clipper on an R15....
Looking at the Thames Clipper website:
RB6 (needed for Putney to Battersea Power Station) only runs weekday mornings and evenings.
RB2 only goes east of Greenwich at weekends.
RB1 only goes east of North Greenwich on weekday mornings, evenings, or weekends.
As a starter, I reckon I've found a 2:24 route.
Looking at the Thames Clipper website:
RB6 (needed for Putney to Battersea Power Station) only runs weekday mornings and evenings.
RB2 only goes east of Greenwich at weekends.
RB1 only goes east of North Greenwich on weekday mornings, evenings, or weekends.
As a starter, I reckon I've found a 2:24 route.
272 stations in 18:30:32
The only person to have used a boat in a Random 15 Challenge!
The only person to have used a boat in a Random 15 Challenge!
-
- Zone 1
- Posts: 41
- Joined: 29 Dec 2019, 21:29
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
How about visiting all the stations in Zones 1 and 2, without leaving the network, but avoiding Bank. As in you must not go to Bank (or Monument), must not pass through, and certainly must not interchange there.
Tramlink: 2:07:14 (301219)
DLR: 1:56:33 (130320)
South of the River: 2:05:58 (050220)
South of the River post NLE: 2:04:34 (210921)
Copenhagen Metro 1:47:13 (050723)
DLR: 1:56:33 (130320)
South of the River: 2:05:58 (050220)
South of the River post NLE: 2:04:34 (210921)
Copenhagen Metro 1:47:13 (050723)
- Steeevooo
- All Zones
- Posts: 1148
- Joined: 14 Jul 2005, 12:23
- Location: Rainham, Essex
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
I think this about a lot of suggestions, but especially so about this one.... why?! And also, you're not visiting all the Z1 & Z2 stations if you don't go to Bank or Monument
- Lunaticonthegrass
- Zone 4
- Posts: 251
- Joined: 18 Nov 2019, 22:47
- Location: North of Watford
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
A (slightly) better idea - a Zone 1, with the start station and, say, 5 banned stations drawn half an hour before the start.
Full Network (270 stations) - 18:22:43
Current South London record holder - 2:04:11
1 pint in 18 seconds
Current South London record holder - 2:04:11
1 pint in 18 seconds
- Lunaticonthegrass
- Zone 4
- Posts: 251
- Joined: 18 Nov 2019, 22:47
- Location: North of Watford
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
Night Tube Challenge.
Do I really have to explain this one? All the stations served by the Night Tube.
I'd like this to be attempted only when the Night Tube is in operation, except that gives less than 5 hours to cover 144 stations on an infrequent service, so it would be impossible. Maybe have a midnight start and the challenge goes on for as long as needed?
Do I really have to explain this one? All the stations served by the Night Tube.
I'd like this to be attempted only when the Night Tube is in operation, except that gives less than 5 hours to cover 144 stations on an infrequent service, so it would be impossible. Maybe have a midnight start and the challenge goes on for as long as needed?
Full Network (270 stations) - 18:22:43
Current South London record holder - 2:04:11
1 pint in 18 seconds
Current South London record holder - 2:04:11
1 pint in 18 seconds
-
- Zone 5
- Posts: 455
- Joined: 17 Jun 2015, 10:20
- Location: Derby
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
When Night Tube was operational I did consider this and like you say its impossible just for operational hours but if you defined night as 22:00 - 06:00 I think that's much more reasonable (on the basis that a lot of services start thinning out after 22:00). The other problem is that Night Tube is unlikely to return anytime soon thanks to funding and maintenance issues (with both track and rolling stock). If it does, I doubt it will be to the same scale as previously.Lunaticonthegrass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2021, 09:20 Night Tube Challenge.
Do I really have to explain this one? All the stations served by the Night Tube.
I'd like this to be attempted only when the Night Tube is in operation, except that gives less than 5 hours to cover 144 stations on an infrequent service, so it would be impossible. Maybe have a midnight start and the challenge goes on for as long as needed?
David
5 x FNC attempts, Best Tine - 17:25:11 (Comic Relief 2017)
20 x R15, Best Time - 02:02:46
2017/18 & 2018/19 R15 Champion
4 x Alternative Challenge Records (LO, Z1&2, SofT & Compass)
5 x FNC attempts, Best Tine - 17:25:11 (Comic Relief 2017)
20 x R15, Best Time - 02:02:46
2017/18 & 2018/19 R15 Champion
4 x Alternative Challenge Records (LO, Z1&2, SofT & Compass)
-
- Zone 1
- Posts: 41
- Joined: 29 Dec 2019, 21:29
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
The Mayor said today it would be back in operation within weeks.xcooler123 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2021, 12:25 The other problem is that Night Tube is unlikely to return anytime soon thanks to funding and maintenance issues (with both track and rolling stock). If it does, I doubt it will be to the same scale as previously.
Tramlink: 2:07:14 (301219)
DLR: 1:56:33 (130320)
South of the River: 2:05:58 (050220)
South of the River post NLE: 2:04:34 (210921)
Copenhagen Metro 1:47:13 (050723)
DLR: 1:56:33 (130320)
South of the River: 2:05:58 (050220)
South of the River post NLE: 2:04:34 (210921)
Copenhagen Metro 1:47:13 (050723)
-
- Zone 4
- Posts: 268
- Joined: 23 Jun 2020, 19:52
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
Trust him why don’t you
Lner station assist (dispatcher)
YT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... x7lo4OqFpy
Quizzes for Tube Nerds
YT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... x7lo4OqFpy
Quizzes for Tube Nerds
- The Raven
- All Zones
- Posts: 2796
- Joined: 05 Jun 2006, 23:49
- Location: Perched on a branch
- Contact:
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
If you've got his personal number, can you see when T4 is opening back up!
Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk
Go Pack Go!
One of the New York Six
Former holder of Zone One, Overground and DLR record
One of the New York Six
Former holder of Zone One, Overground and DLR record
-
- Zone 5
- Posts: 455
- Joined: 17 Jun 2015, 10:20
- Location: Derby
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
OK so I need to eat my words a little bit regarding the return of Night Tube as the Victoria and Central line are returning (although I was right about the same scale). Be interesting to see how long this lasts as it still doesn't solve the problems of funding (Night Tube is expensive to run) and maintenance (less time for maintenance means more chance of failures and noisier journeys due to flange squeal).xcooler123 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2021, 12:25When Night Tube was operational I did consider this and like you say its impossible just for operational hours but if you defined night as 22:00 - 06:00 I think that's much more reasonable (on the basis that a lot of services start thinning out after 22:00). The other problem is that Night Tube is unlikely to return anytime soon thanks to funding and maintenance issues (with both track and rolling stock). If it does, I doubt it will be to the same scale as previously.Lunaticonthegrass wrote: ↑07 Oct 2021, 09:20 Night Tube Challenge.
Do I really have to explain this one? All the stations served by the Night Tube.
I'd like this to be attempted only when the Night Tube is in operation, except that gives less than 5 hours to cover 144 stations on an infrequent service, so it would be impossible. Maybe have a midnight start and the challenge goes on for as long as needed?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-58911820
David
5 x FNC attempts, Best Tine - 17:25:11 (Comic Relief 2017)
20 x R15, Best Time - 02:02:46
2017/18 & 2018/19 R15 Champion
4 x Alternative Challenge Records (LO, Z1&2, SofT & Compass)
5 x FNC attempts, Best Tine - 17:25:11 (Comic Relief 2017)
20 x R15, Best Time - 02:02:46
2017/18 & 2018/19 R15 Champion
4 x Alternative Challenge Records (LO, Z1&2, SofT & Compass)
- The Raven
- All Zones
- Posts: 2796
- Joined: 05 Jun 2006, 23:49
- Location: Perched on a branch
- Contact:
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
The Pork challenge.
Visiting all the "ham" stations in the fastest time.
Eg West Hampstead, Chesham, Walthamstow central etc...
Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk
Visiting all the "ham" stations in the fastest time.
Eg West Hampstead, Chesham, Walthamstow central etc...
Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk
Go Pack Go!
One of the New York Six
Former holder of Zone One, Overground and DLR record
One of the New York Six
Former holder of Zone One, Overground and DLR record
-
- Zone 4
- Posts: 268
- Joined: 23 Jun 2020, 19:52
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
I think the pig challenge would sound better
Lner station assist (dispatcher)
YT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... x7lo4OqFpy
Quizzes for Tube Nerds
YT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... x7lo4OqFpy
Quizzes for Tube Nerds
- The Raven
- All Zones
- Posts: 2796
- Joined: 05 Jun 2006, 23:49
- Location: Perched on a branch
- Contact:
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
Amersham
Balham
Chesham
Clapham common
Clapham north
Clapham south
Dagenham East
Dagenham Heathway
East Ham
Fulham broadway
Hammersmith
Hammersmith
Hampstead
Ickenham
Tottenham court road
Tottenham hale
Turnham green
Walthamstow central
West Ham
West hampstead
Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk
Balham
Chesham
Clapham common
Clapham north
Clapham south
Dagenham East
Dagenham Heathway
East Ham
Fulham broadway
Hammersmith
Hammersmith
Hampstead
Ickenham
Tottenham court road
Tottenham hale
Turnham green
Walthamstow central
West Ham
West hampstead
Sent from my SM-A530F using Tapatalk
Go Pack Go!
One of the New York Six
Former holder of Zone One, Overground and DLR record
One of the New York Six
Former holder of Zone One, Overground and DLR record
- Lunaticonthegrass
- Zone 4
- Posts: 251
- Joined: 18 Nov 2019, 22:47
- Location: North of Watford
Re: The Raven Alternative Challenge ideas
Chesham and Amersham? That would be a pig of a challenge!
Full Network (270 stations) - 18:22:43
Current South London record holder - 2:04:11
1 pint in 18 seconds
Current South London record holder - 2:04:11
1 pint in 18 seconds
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 56 guests