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A chance find...
« on: June 27, 2012, 08:31:16 AM »
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Re: A chance find...
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2012, 11:40:25 AM »
I'm curious about whatever this is, but assuming that its microcar related, whatever it is I missed it!

I did enjoy this programme about the S&D with John Betjemen though http://youtu.be/dDrQkg8lOGc
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Re: A chance find...
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2012, 11:56:01 AM »
Just had a look on full screen, sorry my mistake. At about 10 mins 30 two vehicles cross the level crossing, an Austin 1100 from the left then what I thought was a rther unusual Scootacar look-alike, I thought it might be Ford's electric commuter car or something similar. On big screen I see it is the cab of a Thames pick up.

Sorry! Anyway, will have a look at the JB, cheers!
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Re: A chance find...
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2012, 12:07:57 PM »
Nice clip. Both times I performed at Glastonbury Festival I walked along that part of the old S&DJR that runs through the site, it's a very evocative place.
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Re: A chance find...
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2012, 10:44:34 PM »
well i viewed the clip several times and saw the cab each time but thought naaah - but it was  . you twit  :D
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Re: A chance find...
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2012, 08:06:37 AM »
Guilty as charged! I knew it was too square to be a Scootacar, but I thought it looked like some of those square 70s electric concept/promo cars.
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Re: A chance find...
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2012, 08:09:54 AM »
My heart missed a beat as it did look like something wee until you realised there was a bed behind it. What was a common sight is no longer and the old brain is not so sharp at recognising a Thames as it was when they were in regular use.
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Re: A chance find...
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2012, 08:15:44 AM »
Cheers Al, glad I'm not the only one!
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