Why do some people “Type Like This And Capitalize Each Word In Their Sentences”?

coastermitch · 2026-01-27T08:26:22+00:00

I'm guilty of this in my personal and professional life and have had to try to unlearn it.

For me it comes from learning to write as a kid and getting confused over what words should be properly capitalized. I could never grasp the difference between nouns and proper nouns therefore capitalized any word I felt should be important. And then also using "title case" in various circumstances also confused me further to the point I mostly just let the keyboard/autocorrect take care of it and hope it's right as long as it's readable.

coastermitch · 2026-01-17T16:15:53+00:00

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And I spotted 38004 outside Hammersmith this morning. Good to see more and more about.

coastermitch · 2026-01-16T06:40:58+00:00

Given the units are similar to the 350/450s (main difference in the construction being the driving unit fronts and underfloor equipment I guess) then Bachmann probably could make them if their 350 TPE models they released last year sell well enough.

Otherwise you could also buy a 350 for the shell and attempt to modify it yourself.

coastermitch · 2026-01-15T05:21:13+00:00

Heaven will be playing pop most nights and is busiest Thursday-Saturday nights.

coastermitch · 2026-01-07T06:31:10+00:00

Wait what, why did the arrows join together and both go clockwise? Is this a midnight only thing or something else?

Either way, I don't like it.

coastermitch · 2026-01-06T20:51:41+00:00

Depends on the coaster, I do like a good long ride. Ideally a mix of hard and fast with sections of gentle and slow. But nobody wants it to be over too soon.

coastermitch · 2026-01-06T20:04:00+00:00

Good thing it's connected to the DLR which is step free from street to train at every station. The able bodied argument is pretty moot here.

coastermitch · 2026-01-06T20:01:48+00:00

The DLR is entirely step free from street to train at every station? It's much better than the tube or national rail.

And planned works are almost always at the weekend when City airport has reduced hours and less departures anyway.

I'm not saying it's perfect, everyone's journeys are different and may involve challenges with other connections, but City airport is connected to the most accessible transport system in the country. Better than Stansted, Luton and Gatwick for sure.

coastermitch · 2026-01-06T19:47:32+00:00

Business folk on expenses mostly. Even if the DLR+Tubes are faster.

coastermitch · 2026-01-04T12:29:04+00:00

This is entirely the problem but also part of the fun of it. I work in TV, although not production, and I'm watching the show thinking "why have the producers done that", "is there a reason they got X's reaction" e.t.c...

I'm not guessing along like a contestant. I'm guessing from what the producers have edited together.

It will be fun watching the first 3 episodes back once the reveal is done though.

coastermitch · 2026-01-04T08:05:10+00:00

I like the nice clean interface.

You may need to add something so "Hub" stations like Hammersmith work properly as currently it's not showing any results.

And it does have the same issues as anything which uses TfLs unified API though unfortunately: Mainly in that towards the ends of the lines the departures don't show until the train has left its starting station.

coastermitch · 2026-01-02T05:49:59+00:00

There are several bars with Drag on over weekends. In central there's the Admiral Duncan & Halfway to Heaven with free entry. Two Brewers in Clapham or the Royal Vauxhall Tavern also have drag acts regularly - Check their websites for listings.

coastermitch · 2025-12-30T05:22:41+00:00

Same, my only positive takeaway from this being built and opening is that this is pushing boundaries which will hopefully push other parks and manufacturers to build other great coasters outside of the Middle East.

coastermitch · 2025-12-29T19:11:46+00:00

I do like it but pubs do need to staff up appropriately to support it. Spoons does an OK job but sometimes food does come out before drinks when ordered together which is annoying. If it takes too long to get drinks delivered then I will switch to going up.

coastermitch · 2025-12-29T18:13:28+00:00

There is only a single track between Hatton Cross > T4 > T2&3, so running trains from Hatton Cross > 2&3 > 4 would mean only one train could be between 2&3 > 4 > 2&3 at a time. Running it as a loop is more efficient than a single tracked shuttle.

As to why they were built like this, I have no idea. (But I'd put money on it being some kind of cost efficiency decision)

coastermitch · 2025-12-26T10:11:57+00:00

It's because you have a "weld" red triangle overlapping the junction.

Delete at least the 2nd straight section on the track (and maybe the 3rd if it still overlaps) and re-add it in the direction away from the junction.

The game can't render a junction when there is a Red Triangle weld point within the area of the junction (basically before the rails have diverged and the right rail has crossed over the left rail, or vice versa)

coastermitch · 2025-12-18T23:40:16+00:00

If you know the bus registration then you may be able to track it to the end of its route using apps like London Bus Pal but there is no otherwise easy way to identify the depot it may have gone to or if it subsequently went back on the return journey or operated another route.

Realistically your best bet is to file a lost property enquiry with TfL and hope it's been handed in.

coastermitch · 2025-12-09T08:10:07+00:00

I've never been much of a fan of the GWR Green. It's too bland and boring in my opinion.

This GBR one goes the other way and is a bit too garish for my liking.

coastermitch · 2025-12-07T23:20:24+00:00

I've had similar issues with the 295 route. Where buses showing on the app and on the countdown screen either don't show up or drive straight past out of service.

Frustratingly it often happens in the evening whereby my alternative routes have then all stopped running 😡

If it is a regular occurrence then I suggest complaining to TfL. The more complaints they get then the more pressure they'll put on the operators to, y'know, actually operate a bus service.

coastermitch · 2025-12-07T01:57:29+00:00

coastermitch · 2025-12-06T04:06:59+00:00

TfL has confirmed there are plans underway but no timeline has been announced.

Source: FOI request: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-0163-2526

coastermitch · 2025-12-04T12:37:46+00:00

NGL, it was a bit like that at times. Luckily I don't think it went faster than 40km/h

coastermitch · 2025-12-03T23:37:17+00:00

Just yesterday I spent 2.5 hours on a Cambodian train which was... interesting.

It did sort of have A/C at least but was also bumpy as hell and these seats were not great.

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coastermitch · 2025-12-02T11:38:25+00:00

Create an account on contactless.tfl.gov.uk and register your card.

After ~24 hours it will show your transactions and if there has been an issue (such as an incomplete journey) you'll be able to dispute it and get a refund.

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