Mudkip Orange Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) There exists a diagrammatic map of all the National Rail routes in and around major cities. Ex: It is my opinion that this is one of the coolest maps around. I wonder if it would be possible for one of our UK users to pick up two or three hard copies and mail them to me. Supposedly it is available at most staffed stations. I can paypal money for postage. Edited February 5, 2014 by Mudkip Orange Link to comment
the_weird_one Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I'll have a look see if there's anything like that in Birmingham, but don't ever remember seeing anything like it. I'm also in London on the 15th so will have a look there as well for you. Link to comment
kvp Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 For london: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/london-rail-and-tube-services-map.pdf National rail: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/maps.aspx http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/static/documents/content/nationalrailnetworkmapZoom.pdf I didn't know there are printed out versions too... Link to comment
Mudkip Orange Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 I'm operating under the assumption that there are still printed maps, because (i) I have a 1987-1988 version of this map, which is almost identical in graphic design. (ii) If you download the PDF of Glasgow-Edinburgh from NR's website (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/css/NetworkRail_GlasgowEdinburghmap.pdf), they clip out the line between Carstairs and Kirknewton. On my printed '87-88 version this is space is occupied by Newcastle, and indeed the present PDF (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/css/NetworkRail_Newcastlemap.pdf) looks like it would fit. So I'm pretty sure they've just been printing the same map for 25+ years with minor alterations. Link to comment
Claude_Dreyfus Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I do the daily commute into London, so will keep an eye out for some fold-up maps. I'll also check to see if there is a paper copy of my local train operator map... http://www.southernrailway.com/images/network_map_full.jpg 2 Link to comment
kvp Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 The Brighton mainline. I would really like to model that area someday. That and the Chatham mainline... :) Nice 3rd rail area, the exact opposite of what Japan did. The UK went with 3rd rail even on the suburban lines, while Japan went with overhead even for the subway lines. Link to comment
Claude_Dreyfus Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'll have a look see if there's anything like that in Birmingham, but don't ever remember seeing anything like it. I'm also in London on the 15th so will have a look there as well for you. Off topic, but you're not travelling south of London that day seeking out N Gauge layouts perchance? Link to comment
the_weird_one Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Off topic, but you're not travelling south of London that day seeking out N Gauge layouts perchance? I'm not no I'm off to see the LSO playing Final Fantasy music - wouldn't even know where to go in London for train stuff Link to comment
Claude_Dreyfus Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Sounds good! My layout will be appearing at a small show near Purley that day. I was just being nosy really! Link to comment
the_weird_one Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Ah well maybe a future event, now I have income again travel shouldn't be so much of a headache Link to comment
Lawrence Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Mudkip I went to my local station for you but they didn't have anything, the guy did check in all the cupboards. I will try one of the bigger station soon when I have time. 1 Link to comment
Kitayama Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 There is a risk that they quit printing the maps at the same time as they quit printing the National timetable as the map was an enclosure to the timetable. National Rail still produces the timetable and the maps, but only as PDF-files. Link to comment
Claude_Dreyfus Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thus far I have not been successful in my hunt. But I'll keep a look out. 1 Link to comment
the_weird_one Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Couldn't find anything at Birmingham New Street or London Euston. Will keep on trying though 1 Link to comment
Mudkip Orange Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 There is a risk that they quit printing the maps at the same time as they quit printing the National timetable as the map was an enclosure to the timetable. National Rail still produces the timetable and the maps, but only as PDF-files. [Vader] NOOOOOOO Link to comment
Lawrence Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 No luck at my main station, I did get a big poster of changes to routes/times due to engineering works if that is of any interest? I will try and take a picture of the poster if I can Link to comment
Claude_Dreyfus Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) It has been a while, but I have managed to find a paper version of this map... If interested, drop me a PM and I'll put a couple in the post for you... This is on the reverse... Edited May 21, 2014 by Claude_Dreyfus 1 Link to comment
IST Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Yesterday I got an envelope, containing the maps, so thank you Claude_Dreyfus, I really appreciate your effort! :) Link to comment
Mudkip Orange Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Retrieved mine from the PO Box last night. Thanks Claude! Link to comment
Claude_Dreyfus Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 No problem - happy to be of help... Link to comment
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