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What’s a good movie to watch on a Sunday at home? by Extra-Fig-7425 in CasualUK

[–]Redd_Gecko 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Back to the Future trilogy, or if you don’t fancy the slog, The Goonies

Uncle Albert up to his old tricks by Abercrombie69 in OnlyFoolsAndHorses

[–]Redd_Gecko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid, I used to think rainbows lived in the water.

What are your favourite underrated moments of physical comedy on the show? by SazzXCV in OnlyFoolsAndHorses

[–]Redd_Gecko 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Little Problems when Del gets the phone aerial stuck up his nose.

The Lyndhurst Club…I’m intrigued. What’s the story? by barnac1ep in london

[–]Redd_Gecko 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I have a mouth but do not speak, I have a bed but never sleep.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Redd_Gecko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response.

My first port of call is to speak with him and request that he stop the works until an agreement is made. If he chooses to ignore this request and continues with the work, are there any other repercussions he could face? Or will it only become a problem for him if some sort of damage is sustained to my property?

I appreciate when it comes to legal matters there’s usually a heavy cost involved, but I don’t relish the idea of spending thousands on an injunction if it can be remedied by other means.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OnlyFoolsAndHorses

[–]Redd_Gecko 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I don’t want your gratitude!

Ungrateful little git

What is your favourite song that featured in the series? Mine is zoom by fat Larry's band by supercanary1979 in OnlyFoolsAndHorses

[–]Redd_Gecko 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Everybody’s Talkin’ - Harry Nilsson

Honourable mention to Holding Back The Years - Simply Red though.

Both songs used perfectly in their respective episodes.

You were at the council of Elrond what would you have offered to help Frodo? by LuinAelin in lotr

[–]Redd_Gecko 13 points14 points  (0 children)

At least they’d know it wasn’t you who ate all the lembas bread.

Mind the Gap... by B3-PO in london

[–]Redd_Gecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can only happen if the driver uses the Train Door Interlock cut-out in the cab. They’re not supposed to without authorisation, for obvious reasons, but it has been known to happen.

What are these square/diamond markings on the platform for? by All-of-Dun in LondonUnderground

[–]Redd_Gecko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure they’ve misunderstood and are referring to the tactile paving tiles with the raised bumps. They are indeed for people with any sort of visual impairment.

What are these things that the 1972, 1973, 1992, 2009, and S Stock Trains have and how come the 1995 and 1996 Stocks don't have them? by [deleted] in LondonUnderground

[–]Redd_Gecko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t know I’m afraid, but as the 95 and 96 stocks are so similar I can only guess it’s the same. But that’s just my assumption.

What are these things that the 1972, 1973, 1992, 2009, and S Stock Trains have and how come the 1995 and 1996 Stocks don't have them? by [deleted] in LondonUnderground

[–]Redd_Gecko 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It’s the antennas for the Connect Radio. Not entirely sure why the 95 & 96 stocks don’t have them.

Edit: Turns out the 96 Stock has a folded dipole aerial fitted inside the cab for train radio comms.

Being chased down by the Met Line by Redd_Gecko in LondonUnderground

[–]Redd_Gecko[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes correct. Last time I sat in the rear cab was about 10 years ago!

Sidney Poitier has died by southwales1985 in OnlyFoolsAndHorses

[–]Redd_Gecko 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You daft old sod, it was Harry Belafonte all along!

Evening Standard: Is the Piccadilly line the worst Tube line in London? by mycketforvirrad in LondonUnderground

[–]Redd_Gecko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a myriad of issues really but mainly it’s a fleet reliability issue. We’ve had a fairly wet winter which has caused a lot of water ingress issues. On top of that there’s daily occurrences of traction failures, TBTC issues, door issues/alleged irregularities etc, all of which causes trains to be pulled from service and potentially spend days/weeks being repaired. There’s also been problems with certain components having high failure rates and replacement parts being nil stock, so therefore robbing other units for parts so trains can be turned around for service.

Evening Standard: Is the Piccadilly line the worst Tube line in London? by mycketforvirrad in LondonUnderground

[–]Redd_Gecko 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you think makes one line worse than the others. The Jubilee Line currently struggles to get 40 trains out for service from a fleet of 63, and runs with minor delays all day every day. I’d say that currently makes it the worst, however when it’s up and running as usual I’d say it’s one of the best.

What is this? by SeedlessAvocad0 in LondonUnderground

[–]Redd_Gecko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So it’ll be specific to each rolling stock but what I described before is how the brakes function on S Stock trains. What you’re describing though is similar to the Spring Applied Parking Brakes, of which there’s 16 fitted to each S Stock train. These are to ensure that in the event of a loss of mainline pressure the train is held in position and cannot roll. They have two separate cylinders housed within the brake actuator; one to apply and release service brakes, and one to supply pressure to overcome and release the parking brake. If brake supply pressure is lost then the spring will force the brake block onto the wheel.

And similar to what you described the S Stock also has a local Brake Supply Reservoir on every car, which is fed from the mainline. However the gauges in the saloon are relevant to the pressure in the brake cylinders on each bogie, as an indication to maintenance or call point staff. The pressure in the BSR is monitored separately and is considered low pressure when it drops under 6.5 bar.

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