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TT Meet 2012

2012-08-24T18:40:27Z

Born Acorn:

{{TT Meet}}
==Introduction==
The 2012 UK Transport Tycoon Forums meet is planned to take place in '''Crewe''' on the 25th August. We will be congregating at the '''Gaffers Row''' pub at '''48 Victoria Street''' for drinks and lunch, before moving on to the Crewe Heritage Centre in the afternoon. See below for further details on the venue, activities, and getting around Crewe.

As with previous years, we will not be able to accept responsibility for under-18s at the meet, so we respectfully ask that you do not attend if you are under 18 unless you are accompanied by a parent or guardian. As our initial venue is a public house, please be aware that '''entrance or service may be refused to under-18s'''. If this happens, I'm afraid we can't do anything to help you out.

==Attendance==
===I'm coming!===
''Post your name/nick here if you're coming.
* [[User:Orudge|orudge]] 12:58, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
* Lankku 14:54, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
* JamieLei
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] 07:21, 21 June 2012 (UTC)
* [[User:Geo Ghost|Geo Ghost]] 12:50, 26 July 2012 (UTC) - now confirmed!
* [[User:Jolteon|Jolteon]] 23:21, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
* [[User:Chrill|Chrill]] 02:07, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
* [[User:SkeedR|SkeedR]] 17:48, 29 April 2012 (GMT)
* Maverick
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] 01:28, 13 August 2012 (UTC) +2 (Natalie and a friend,)
* [[User:Born Acorn|Born Acorn]] 18:40, 24 August 2012 (UTC)

===I'm pretty sure I'm coming!===
''If you're not that sure whether or not you'll be able to make it, but you want to make the effort, post your name/nick here''

* [[User:Dave W|Dave W]] 14:15, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
* [[User:Bwong|Bwong]] 13:16, 2 May 2012 (UTC) - Depends on whether or not my plane gets delayed.... woot
* [[User:Jonty-comp|Jonty-comp]] 21:46, 27 May 2012 (UTC) - Might as well, beats sitting in Chesterfield having to put up with my parents. By this point I will be terribly homesick of nerds and students.
* [[User:47434|47434]] 14:14, 16 June 2012 (BST): Probably coming by train from Huddersfield. Will know more on Monday when the football fixtures come out. EDIT: Burnley at home that day, I think I can give that one a miss!

===Cannot attend===
''If you previously thought you were going to be able to attend, but now can't, post your name/nick here''
* [[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] 02:49, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
* [[User:47407|47407]] 08:03, 21 August 2012 (UTC) Working that weekend

==Travelling==

Let us know how and when you're getting to the meet. This way, we will be able to know when people are arriving, and can let people know if they're likely to be travelling together or meeting each other at a station. Please try to keep all entries in time order!

===There===
* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Train from North Wales, arriving 10:18 (although I can be flexible - if others plan to arrive earlier, let me know)
* [[User:GeoGhost|Geo Ghost]] - Train from Stevenage via London. Train from Euston: 08:10 - 09:47
* Lankku - Train from Loughborough, changing at Derby
* Dave W - Will travel on the morning. Only takes about an hour.
* Jamie - From Birmingham Noo Street on the day.
* [[User:SkeedR|SkeedR]] WVH -> CRE
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] - Train from Chester to Crewe (flexible on time as local)
* [[User:Jolteon|Jolteon]] - Brockholes to Huddersfield, to Manchester Piccadilly, to Crewe. Not sure of arrival time.
* [[User:Chrill|Chrill]] - "From Birmingham Noo Street on the day."
* Maverick - From Reading by car. PM me for lifts, maaaaaate!
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] - getting a lift from maaaaatey above!
* [[User:Born Acorn|Born Acorn]] 18:40, 24 August 2012 (UTC) - Brum brum

===Back===

* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Back to North Wales, departing 16:23
* [[User:GeoGhost|Geo Ghost]] - Train back to Stevenage via Stafford & London. Train from Crewe: 17:49 - 18:09. Train from Stafford: 18:36 - 19:56
* Lankku - Train to Loughborough, changing at Derby
* Dave W - Travelling back to the Midlands on the day
* Jamie - Back to Birmingham Noo Street on the day.
* 47407 - Reverse of before, although I'll probably go to Euston, then bus route 2 home ;)
* [[User:SkeedR|SkeedR]] CRE -> WVH
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] Reverse of above (again flexible on time)
* [[User:Jolteon|Jolteon]] Reverse of above likely sometime earlier than most people.
* [[User:Chrill|Chrill]] - "Back to Birmingham Noo Street on the day."
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] - Slow train to Birmingham New Street, then CrossCountry to Oxford.
* [[User:Born Acorn|Born Acorn]] 18:40, 24 August 2012 (UTC) - Brum brum

===Travel around Crewe===

Travel for the day will basically involve a lot of walking, or perhaps a bus or two if you're not up to the walking. Owen has created a "[http://www.tt-forums.net/download/file.php?id=162978 cheat sheet]" for the meet describing the meet venues and routes between them. If you have any queries, please post on the forum topic mentioned in the External Links section below.

Some useful maps with directions can be found here:

* [http://goo.gl/maps/fxIWs Station - pub]
* [http://goo.gl/maps/N61rY Pub - Heritage Centre]
* [http://goo.gl/maps/q0A2Y Heritage Centre - station]

==Overnight in Crewe==
The following people will/may be staying in or near Crewe over the weekend:

* [[User:47407|47407]] 19:09, 21 July 2012 (UTC) - Possibly, depending on weather and what the general area is like....

==Activities==

=== Socialising! ===

The main focus of the meet is to get to know each other, enjoy a few pints, eat burgers, and have a laugh! While you're welcome to bring your laptop to play a game of OpenTTD or similar, you'll probably find that most people won't have gone to the trouble of doing so.

=== Quiz ===

Owen is pondering rustling up a little quiz for you all, to see just how much you know about the forums and the game! Well, that was supposedly going to happen last year... maybe this year instead.

=== Crewe Heritage Centre ===

It has a miniature railway. Nuff said. Plus a variety of other interesting things. [http://www.creweheritagecentre.co.uk/ Check their web site for more information.]

More importantly it has the only preserved simulated working lever frame in the country! [[User:Lordmwa|Lordmwa]] 16:18, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
Oh no it isn't! The Lavender Line has a working signal from a frame :) [[User:47407|47407]] 11:42, 16 May 2012 (UTC)

=== Trading and Bartering ===

Lankuu will be buying Jamie a doughnut that he owes since the London meet. Or possibly the other way round...
<br />Chrill might have to buy Jamie a cider in return for the overpriced cider bought in Sweden!

==External links==
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=59612 Main discussion thread on TT-Forums]
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57850 Initial discussion thread on TT-Forums]
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/download/file.php?id=162978 Cheat sheet to print out and take with you on the day]

[[Category:TT Meets]]

TT Meet 2012

2012-05-18T00:04:00Z

Born Acorn:

{{TT Meet}}
==Introduction==
The 2012 UK Transport Tycoon Forums meet is planned to take place in '''Crewe''' on the 25th August. The exact plan is still to be finalised, but is likely to involve time in a pub and potentially a visit to the Crewe Heritage Centre. See below for further details on the venue, activities, and getting around Crewe.

As with previous years, we will not be able to accept responsibility for under-18s at the meet, so we respectfully ask that you do not attend if you are under 18 unless you are accompanied by a parent or guardian. As our initial venue is a public house, please be aware that '''entrance or service may be refused to under-18s'''. If this happens, I'm afraid we can't do anything to help you out.

==Attendance==
===I'm coming!===
''Post your name/nick here if you're coming.
* [[User:Orudge|orudge]] 12:58, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
* [[User:Geo Ghost|Geo Ghost]] 13:13, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
* Lankku 14:54, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
* JamieLei

===I'm pretty sure I'm coming!===
''If you're not that sure whether or not you'll be able to make it, but you want to make the effort, post your name/nick here''

* [[User:Dave W|Dave W]] 14:15, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
*[[User:Chrill|Chrill]] 00:42, 26 April 2012 (UTC)
*[[User:47407|47407]] 07:48, 26 April 2012 (UTC) - ''Recategorised from "Not attending"... It depends on if I remember :P''
*[[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] 12:05, 1 May 2012 (UTC) - Really depends on who else is coming. But considering it's Crewe the chances are slim.
*[[User:Bwong|Bwong]] 13:16, 2 May 2012 (UTC) - Depends on whether or not my plane gets delayed.... woot
*[[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] 04:28, 12 May 2012 (UTC) - Maaaaaayyyyyyybeeeeeeee, depends on cheap train/bus tickets.
* [[User:Born Acorn|Born Acorn]] 00:04, 18 May 2012 (UTC) : Tis like 30 mins in a car. Or Taxi. Not decided yet.

===Cannot attend===
''If you previously thought you were going to be able to attend, but now can't, post your name/nick here''
*
*[[User:SkeedR|SkeedR]] 17:48, 29 April 2012 (GMT) (will be in Watchet, Somerset)

''If you are cursing your employer by failing to get a pay raise to go to the meet, post your name/nick here''

*

==Travelling==

Let us know how and when you're getting to the meet. This way, we will be able to know when people are arriving, and can let people know if they're likely to be travelling together or meeting each other at a station. Please try to keep all entries in time order!

===There===
* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Probably driving down to North Wales and then getting to Crewe on the way via some means or other
* [[User:GeoGhost|Geo Ghost]] - Train from Stevenage via London. Shall post times when tickets are available.
* Lankku - Train from Loughborough, changing at Derby
* Dave W - Will travel on the morning. Only takes about an hour.
* Jamie - From Birmingham Noo Street on the day.
* 47407 - East Croydon - MKC/Watford Jn, then onwards to Crewe

===Back===

* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - The opposite of the way I came down
* [[User:GeoGhost|Geo Ghost]] - Train back to Stevenage via London. Shall post times when tickets are available.
* Lankku - Train to Loughborough, changing at Derby
* Dave W - Travelling back to the Midlands on the day
* Jamie - Back to Birmingham Noo Street on the day.
* 47407 - Reverse of before

===Travel around Crewe===

The initial venue for the meet is still to be decided, but is likely to be a pub.

We may move away from the pub later in the day, so if you think you're going to be arriving later than, say, 1pm, please let Owen know and he can try to update you on our location later in the day.

TODO

==Overnight in Crewe==
The following people will be staying in or near Crewe over the weekend:

* Nobody

==Activities==

=== Socialising! ===

The main focus of the meet is to get to know each other, enjoy a few pints, eat burgers, and have a laugh! While you're welcome to bring your laptop to play a game of OpenTTD or similar, you'll probably find that most people won't have gone to the trouble of doing so.

=== Quiz ===

Owen is pondering rustling up a little quiz for you all, to see just how much you know about the forums and the game! Well, that was supposedly going to happen last year... maybe this year instead.

=== Crewe Heritage Centre ===

It has a miniature railway. Nuff said. Plus a variety of other interesting things. [http://www.creweheritagecentre.co.uk/ Check their web site for more information.]

More importantly it has the only preserved simulated working lever frame in the country! [[User:Lordmwa|Lordmwa]] 16:18, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
Oh no it isnt! The Lavender Line has a working signal from a frame :) [[User:47407|47407]] 11:42, 16 May 2012 (UTC)

=== Trading and Bartering ===

Lankuu will be buying Jamie a doughnut that he owes since the London meet. Or possibly the other way round...

=== Screaming Contest ===

'''Contestants''':

Owen's daughter<br>
Andel's daugher<br>
Jamie

Winner gets to steal candy from Dave.

==External links==
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=59612 Main discussion thread on TT-Forums]
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57850 Initial discussion thread on TT-Forums]

[[Category:TT Meets]]

TT Meet 2011

2011-08-02T17:10:00Z

Born Acorn:

{{TT Meet}}
==Introduction==
The 2011 UK Transport Tycoon Forums meet is planned to take place in '''Manchester''' on the 27th August. Further details about what will happen on the day will be released soon.

As with previous years, we will not be able to accept responsibility for under-18s at the meet, so we respectfully ask that you do not attend if you are under 18 unless you are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

==Attendance==
===I'm coming!===
''Post your name/nick here if you're coming.
* [[User:Orudge|orudge]] 18:27, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
* Lankku 21:3 7, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Jonty|Jonty]] 22:46, 15 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:ThorRune|ThorRune]] 13:18, 18 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Dave Worley|Dave W]] 23:20,30 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Jolteon|Jolteon]] 07:49, 7 July 2011 (UTC) (Re-categorized from 'pretty sure')
* [[User:Lordmwa|Lordmwa]] 11:26, 11 July 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Lolman|lolman]] & Danni 00:38, 17th July 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] for S&Gs 21:31, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

===I'm pretty sure I'm coming!===
''If you're not that sure whether or not you'll be able to make it, but you want to make the effort, post your name/nick here''

* [[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] 20:02, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Leanden|Leanden]] 00:53, 1 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User: Griff|Griff]] 11.54, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User: 47434|47434]] 05.51, 5 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Geo Ghost|Geo Ghost]] 18:30, 8 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:SHADOW-XIII|SHADOW-XIII]] 15:36, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User: Ploes|Ploes]].... maybe.
* [[User: Eoin|Eoin]] 12:06, 18 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:msammels|msammels]] 11:46, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

===Cannot attend===
''If you're not attending, but are going to be tying together some rope to make a noose on the day of the meet, or even attempt to scrounge off your boss, post your name/nick here''

*[[User:73129|73129]]: Too far, either by train or by car, and I'm low on funds! 10:39, 15 July 2011 (UTC)
*[[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]]: going to i43. 11:08, 19 July 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:SkeedR|Weirdy]] Too much effort before the start of uni... herp derp
* [[User:Born Acorn|Born Acorn]] 23:58, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

==Travelling==

Let us know how and when you're getting to the meet. This way, we will be able to know when people are arriving, and can let people know if they're likely to be travelling together or meeting each other at a station. Please try to keep all entries in time order!

===There===
* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Flying down from Aberdeen
* [[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] - Bus/train to Glasgow, train or coach onward from Glasgow
* [[User:Jolteon|Jolteon]] - First Transpennine Express service to Manchester from Huddersfield.
* [[User:Leanden|Leanden]] - Driving from South Lincolnshire almost certainly
* [[User: Griff|Griff]] - Either train from Liverpool or Peterborough.
* [[User:Dave Worley|Dave W]] Probably to Manchester on the day.
* Lankku - Train from Leicester or Loughborough, change at Sheffield, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly
* 47434 - Most probably train from Huddersfield (There's always the 184 bus, but i bet it's hellish!)
* [[User:Geo Ghost|Geo Ghost]] - Assuming prices are reasonable, train all the way from Stevenage to Manchester via London KX/Euston.
* [[User:SHADOW-XIII|SHADOW-XIII]] - From London any possible way, most likely train unless someone's having car same way
* [[User:Jonty|Jonty]] - on a train from wherever I happen to be at that time; most probably from Chesterfield.
* [[User:Eoin|Eoin]] - 06:05 Scotrail from Dundee - Edinburgh, 07:46 TPX From Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly (arriving 10:56)
* ThorRune lands with ryanair the 26th
* [[User:msammels|msammels]] Travelling by car.
* [[User:Lordmwa|Lordmwa]] Travelling by train from Liverpool although possibly not able to get there especially early
* [[User:Lolman|lolman]] & Danni Either travelling by train from Liverpool or wheeling from hotel in Manchester
* [[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] Flying in from Amsterdam with KLM, arriving at 8:20 AM.

===Back===

* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Flying back up to Aberdeen
* [[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] - As above in reverse
* [[User:Jolteon|Jolteon]] - First Transpennine Express service to Huddersfield from Manchester.
* [[User:Leanden|Leanden]] - Driving back to South Lincolnshire almost certainly
* [[User:Dave Worley|Dave W]] Probably back from Manchester on the day.
* Lankku - Reverse of above
* 47434 - May stay with friends in Withington if it can be arranged, otherwise I'll be on the train back to Huddersfield
* [[User:Geo Ghost|Geo Ghost]] - Reverse of before. Train back to Stevenage via London Euston/Kings Cross.
* [[User:SHADOW-XIII|SHADOW-XIII]] - To London ... any possible way
* [[User:Jonty|Jonty]] - a train to back from whence I came
* [[User:Eoin|Eoin]] - 18:07 from Manchester Oxford Road to York, 19:55 from York to Edinburgh, 23:09 from Edinburgh to Dundee (arriving 00:39 :O)
* Thor-Rune'll be on a roam, so going wherever seems interesting :)
* [[User:msammels|msammmels]] Travelling by car.
* [[User:Lordmwa|Lordmwa]] Back to Liverpool or possibly Edge Hill on the train
* [[User:Lolman|lolman]] & Danni Travelling by train to Newcastle

===Travel around Manchester===

To be completed.

[[User:Welshdragon|welshdragon]] 12:04, 16 May 2011 (UTC) It's easy, Metrolink, 'Nuff said.

[[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] 04:51, 19 May 2011 (UTC) Or First Manchester/Stagecoach Manchester buses. Plus a few smaller companies.

==Overnight in Manchester==
The following people will be staying in Manchester over the weekend:

* [[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] - [http://maps.google.nl/maps?hl=en&safe=off&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1024&bih=509&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Copthorne+Hotel+Manchester&fb=1&gl=nl&hq=Copthorne+Hotel&hnear=0x487a4d4c5226f5db:0xd9be143804fe6baa,Manchester,+Greater+Manchester,+UK&ei=pNEpTv-rBsqAOsDd_dgK&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&ved=0CAQQtgM Copthorne Hotel Manchester]

==Cameras==

If you're bringing a digital camera, or a video camera, please let us know here. In addition, Owen would appreciate any video of your journey, your time at the meet, and so on, for the Meet 2011 video, should he have time to actually make it. Considering the 2009 video hasn't been made yet, though, then that's perhaps not all that likely...

* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Bringing DSLR and DV camera, maybe
* [[User:Born_Acorn|Born_Acorn]] - DSLR, which is installed with the HD videoness.
* [[User:Geo Ghost|Geo Ghost]] - DSLR (Nikon D200) and possibly my DV camera if I have it.
* ThorRune Casio compact camera of decent sort.

==Activities==

==External links==
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53619 Initial discussion thread on TT-Forums]
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=54307 Main Discusison thread on TT-Forums]

[[Category:TT Meets]]