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TT Meet 2014

2014-04-18T18:00:02Z

LaSeandre: /* Travelling */

{{TT Meet}}
==Introduction==
The 2014 UK Transport Tycoon Forums meet is planned to take place in '''Glasgow''' on the 7th June. Further plans to be confirmed shortly.

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]] ([[User talk:Orudge|talk]]) 20:04, 18 March 2014 (UTC)
* [[User:Chris|Chris]] ([[User talk:Chris|talk]]) 20:20, 22 March 2014 (UTC)
* [[User:61653|61653]] 18:15, 24 March 2014 (UTC)
*[[User:JamieLei|JamieLei]] ([[User talk:JamieLei|talk]]) 19:15, 10 April 2014 (UTC)
* [[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] ([[User talk:LaSeandre|talk]]) 17:58, 18 April 2014 (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''

===Cannot attend===
''If you previously thought you were going to be able to attend, but now can't, post your name/nick here''

* [[User:SkiddLow|SkiddLow]] ([[User talk:SkiddLow|talk]]) 19:12, 19 March 2014 (WIT)
*[[User:Aycliffe|Aycliffe]] ([[User talk:Aycliffe|talk]]) 09:51, 4 April 2014 (UTC) Too much going on... College on the Friday and no-one can spare time to cover work on Monday. Way too much pressure.

==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 Aberdeen in the morning
* [[User:61653|61653]] - Train from Huddersfield at 0540 with changes at York and Edinburgh, arriving into Queen Street 1021.
*[[User:Aycliffe|Aycliffe]] ([[User talk:Aycliffe|talk]])Train from Euston.... May go up on Caledonian Sleeper if it looks reasonable enough.
* [[User:Chris|Chris]] ([[User talk:Chris|talk]]) 20:24, 22 March 2014 (UTC) - EC Train from Leeds to Haymarket at 7:10, then ScotRail to Queen Street at 10:49
* JamieLei - Virgin Train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
* [[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] ([[User talk:LaSeandre|talk]]) 18:00, 18 April 2014 (UTC) - Train from my local (Dumbarton Central), any time on the day

===Back===

* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Train back to Aberdeen in the early evening
* [[61653]] - Leaving on the 1200 from Queen Street to Waverley on sunday.
*[[User:Aycliffe|Aycliffe]] ([[User talk:Aycliffe|talk]])Train from Glasgow back... Probably.
* [[User:Chris|Chris]] ([[User talk:Chris|talk]]) 20:28, 22 March 2014 (UTC) - ScotRail train from Queen Street to Edinburgh at 18:00, then EC from Edinburgh to York at 19:00.
* [[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] ([[User talk:LaSeandre|talk]]) 18:00, 18 April 2014 (UTC) - Train back to my local

===Travel around Glasgow===

To be completed.

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

* [[61653]] Booked into the Blue Sky Hostel on Berkeley Street (across the M8 from Charing Cross).

==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.

=== Other activities ===

Still to be finalised. If you have any suggestions, please post them!

==External links==
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=70206 Main discussion thread on TT-Forums]
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=69982 Initial discussion thread on TT-Forums]

[[Category:TT Meets]]

TT Meet 2014

2014-04-18T17:58:18Z

LaSeandre: /* I'm coming! */

{{TT Meet}}
==Introduction==
The 2014 UK Transport Tycoon Forums meet is planned to take place in '''Glasgow''' on the 7th June. Further plans to be confirmed shortly.

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]] ([[User talk:Orudge|talk]]) 20:04, 18 March 2014 (UTC)
* [[User:Chris|Chris]] ([[User talk:Chris|talk]]) 20:20, 22 March 2014 (UTC)
* [[User:61653|61653]] 18:15, 24 March 2014 (UTC)
*[[User:JamieLei|JamieLei]] ([[User talk:JamieLei|talk]]) 19:15, 10 April 2014 (UTC)
* [[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] ([[User talk:LaSeandre|talk]]) 17:58, 18 April 2014 (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''

===Cannot attend===
''If you previously thought you were going to be able to attend, but now can't, post your name/nick here''

* [[User:SkiddLow|SkiddLow]] ([[User talk:SkiddLow|talk]]) 19:12, 19 March 2014 (WIT)
*[[User:Aycliffe|Aycliffe]] ([[User talk:Aycliffe|talk]]) 09:51, 4 April 2014 (UTC) Too much going on... College on the Friday and no-one can spare time to cover work on Monday. Way too much pressure.

==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 Aberdeen in the morning
* [[User:61653|61653]] - Train from Huddersfield at 0540 with changes at York and Edinburgh, arriving into Queen Street 1021.
*[[User:Aycliffe|Aycliffe]] ([[User talk:Aycliffe|talk]])Train from Euston.... May go up on Caledonian Sleeper if it looks reasonable enough.
* [[User:Chris|Chris]] ([[User talk:Chris|talk]]) 20:24, 22 March 2014 (UTC) - EC Train from Leeds to Haymarket at 7:10, then ScotRail to Queen Street at 10:49
* JamieLei - Virgin Train from London Euston to Glasgow Central

===Back===

* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Train back to Aberdeen in the early evening
* [[61653]] - Leaving on the 1200 from Queen Street to Waverley on sunday.
*[[User:Aycliffe|Aycliffe]] ([[User talk:Aycliffe|talk]])Train from Glasgow back... Probably.
* [[User:Chris|Chris]] ([[User talk:Chris|talk]]) 20:28, 22 March 2014 (UTC) - ScotRail train from Queen Street to Edinburgh at 18:00, then EC from Edinburgh to York at 19:00.

===Travel around Glasgow===

To be completed.

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

* [[61653]] Booked into the Blue Sky Hostel on Berkeley Street (across the M8 from Charing Cross).

==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.

=== Other activities ===

Still to be finalised. If you have any suggestions, please post them!

==External links==
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=70206 Main discussion thread on TT-Forums]
* [http://www.tt-forums.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=69982 Initial discussion thread on TT-Forums]

[[Category:TT Meets]]

TT Meet 2012

2012-05-12T04:28:18Z

LaSeandre: Signed

{{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.

===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)

=== 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

2011-08-24T18:19:43Z

LaSeandre: /* Cannot attend */

{{TT Meet}}
==Introduction==
The 2011 UK Transport Tycoon Forums meet is planned to take place in '''Manchester''' on the 27th August. The plan is for the event to begin at the [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=The+Old+Wellington+Inn,+Cathedral+Gates,+Manchester,+Great+Britain&z=15 Old Wellington Inn] in Manchester city centre at around 11am. We may then decide to move on and visit other attractions in the city, such as [http://www.mosi.org.uk/ MOSI]. See below for further details on the venue, activities, and getting around Manchester.

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]] 18:27, 29 April 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:Lolman|lolman]] 00:38, 17th July 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] for S&Gs 21:31, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] & Natalie (am now coming) 00:31, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] (John), possibly with son (Stephen) 12:35, 6 August 2011 (UTC)(Re-categorized from 'pretty sure')

===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: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: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:SkeedR|Weirdy]] Too much effort before the start of uni... herp derp
* [[User:Born Acorn|Born Acorn]] 23:58, 1 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Geo Ghost|Geo Ghost]] - Currently unable to attend due to the cost of travel. Many apologies. 17:18, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Lordmwa|Lordmwa]] 11:26, 11 July 2011 (UTC) Parents will be around in liverpool so i cannot come now - maybe next year
* [[User:Jolteon|Jolteon]] - Required at the place where I volunteer, no one else will do it.

''If you're not attending, but are going to be farting in the general direction of the meet, or even do it virtually using MSTS/Trainz or even RailWorks, 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)

''If you're not attending, but are going to be scowling in the general direction of the meet and cursing Ploes, post your name/nick here''

*[[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] 18:17, 24 August 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: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.
* 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:Lolman|lolman]] 07:33 Train from Newcastle
* [[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] Flying in from Amsterdam with KLM, arriving at 8:20 AM.
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] 09:07 Arriva Trains Wales Service to Piccadilly arrives 10:56.
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] Train from Chester to Piccadilly arrives 10:56

===Back===

* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Flying back up to Aberdeen
* [[User:Leanden|Leanden]] - Driving back to South Lincolnshire almost certainly
* [[User:Dave Worley|Dave W]] Probably back from Manchester on the day.
* 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:Lolman|lolman]] 17:26 train to Newcastle
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] Travelling by train to Wales
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] Train from Piccadilly to Chester.

===Travel around Manchester===

The initial venue for the meet is [http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theoldwellingtonmanchester/ The Old Wellington Inn], 4 Cathedral Gates, Manchester, M3 1SW. The pub opens at 10am, so if you're in town early, you may have to find something else to do - there will be a few of us knocking around, though, so try to get in touch with Owen if you're looking for something to do!

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.

==== Manchester Piccadilly to the pub ====

* It's a 20 minute walk or so from Manchester Piccadilly railway station to the pub
* Directions can be found [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Manchester+Piccadilly+Railway+Station,+London+Road&daddr=M3+1SW&hl=en&ll=53.481636,-2.239559&spn=0.010126,0.033023&sll=53.48355,-2.23512&sspn=0.020123,0.066047&geocode=FaP8LwMdh_nd_yFiGfz3EP3HFSk5iPwCvrF7SDFgI5RPPlDUGg%3BFcMcMAMdfcDd_ylbR6uQxrF7SDEZtiXXw1svhg&mra=ltm&dirflg=w&z=16 on Google Maps]
* Alternatively, take the free Manchester Metroshuttle bus route 1 from the station forecourt and alight at the end of Deansgate. More details on [http://www.tfgm.com/buses/metroshuttle.cfm TfGM Metroshuttle information page]

==== Manchester Oxford Road to the pub ====

* Take the free Manchester Metroshuttle bus route 2 from the station forecourt and alight at the Cathedral. More details on [http://www.tfgm.com/buses/metroshuttle.cfm TfGM Metroshuttle information page]

==== Manchester Victoria to the pub ====

* Manchester Victoria is even more convenient for the pub - just a 5-10 minute walk away
* Directions can be found [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=United+Kingdom+(Manchester+Victoria+Rail+Station)&daddr=The+Old+Wellington+Inn,+Manchester&hl=en&ll=53.485837,-2.244805&spn=0.005031,0.016512&sll=53.485925,-2.24418&sspn=0.00503,0.016512&geocode=FXgnMAMd2Mfd_yFkWFvXwN2dDQ%3BFXwcMAMdZcLd_yH6StJOkttp5ylrYayQxrF7SDFdocWOuCoyPA&mra=ltm&dirflg=w&z=17 on Google Maps]

==== Manchester Airport to the pub ====

* From Manchester Airport, you simply take any train to Manchester Piccadilly railway station. Transpennine Express offer frequent services, and a return ticket will cost you £3.60 (£2.40 with a railcard). A single is £3.50, so there's not much point in buying one unless you're not going back to the airport!
* [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail] can provide train times.

==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
* [[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==

=== 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!

=== MOSI trip ===

The excellent [http://www.mosi.org.uk/ Museum of Science and Industry] is just a 15 minute walk away from the pub, and it's free! If people fancy it, we may take a trip there in the afternoon.

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

[[Category:TT Meets]]

TT Meet 2011

2011-08-24T18:18:33Z

LaSeandre: /* Travelling */

{{TT Meet}}
==Introduction==
The 2011 UK Transport Tycoon Forums meet is planned to take place in '''Manchester''' on the 27th August. The plan is for the event to begin at the [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=The+Old+Wellington+Inn,+Cathedral+Gates,+Manchester,+Great+Britain&z=15 Old Wellington Inn] in Manchester city centre at around 11am. We may then decide to move on and visit other attractions in the city, such as [http://www.mosi.org.uk/ MOSI]. See below for further details on the venue, activities, and getting around Manchester.

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]] 18:27, 29 April 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:Lolman|lolman]] 00:38, 17th July 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] for S&Gs 21:31, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] & Natalie (am now coming) 00:31, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] (John), possibly with son (Stephen) 12:35, 6 August 2011 (UTC)(Re-categorized from 'pretty sure')

===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: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: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:SkeedR|Weirdy]] Too much effort before the start of uni... herp derp
* [[User:Born Acorn|Born Acorn]] 23:58, 1 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Geo Ghost|Geo Ghost]] - Currently unable to attend due to the cost of travel. Many apologies. 17:18, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Lordmwa|Lordmwa]] 11:26, 11 July 2011 (UTC) Parents will be around in liverpool so i cannot come now - maybe next year
* [[User:Jolteon|Jolteon]] - Required at the place where I volunteer, no one else will do it.

''If you're not attending, but are going to be farting in the general direction of the meet, or even do it virtually using MSTS/Trainz or even RailWorks, 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)

''If you're not attending, but are going to be sobbing uncontrollably and cursing Ploes, post your name/nick here''

*[[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] 18:17, 24 August 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: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.
* 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:Lolman|lolman]] 07:33 Train from Newcastle
* [[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] Flying in from Amsterdam with KLM, arriving at 8:20 AM.
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] 09:07 Arriva Trains Wales Service to Piccadilly arrives 10:56.
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] Train from Chester to Piccadilly arrives 10:56

===Back===

* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Flying back up to Aberdeen
* [[User:Leanden|Leanden]] - Driving back to South Lincolnshire almost certainly
* [[User:Dave Worley|Dave W]] Probably back from Manchester on the day.
* 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:Lolman|lolman]] 17:26 train to Newcastle
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] Travelling by train to Wales
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] Train from Piccadilly to Chester.

===Travel around Manchester===

The initial venue for the meet is [http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theoldwellingtonmanchester/ The Old Wellington Inn], 4 Cathedral Gates, Manchester, M3 1SW. The pub opens at 10am, so if you're in town early, you may have to find something else to do - there will be a few of us knocking around, though, so try to get in touch with Owen if you're looking for something to do!

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.

==== Manchester Piccadilly to the pub ====

* It's a 20 minute walk or so from Manchester Piccadilly railway station to the pub
* Directions can be found [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Manchester+Piccadilly+Railway+Station,+London+Road&daddr=M3+1SW&hl=en&ll=53.481636,-2.239559&spn=0.010126,0.033023&sll=53.48355,-2.23512&sspn=0.020123,0.066047&geocode=FaP8LwMdh_nd_yFiGfz3EP3HFSk5iPwCvrF7SDFgI5RPPlDUGg%3BFcMcMAMdfcDd_ylbR6uQxrF7SDEZtiXXw1svhg&mra=ltm&dirflg=w&z=16 on Google Maps]
* Alternatively, take the free Manchester Metroshuttle bus route 1 from the station forecourt and alight at the end of Deansgate. More details on [http://www.tfgm.com/buses/metroshuttle.cfm TfGM Metroshuttle information page]

==== Manchester Oxford Road to the pub ====

* Take the free Manchester Metroshuttle bus route 2 from the station forecourt and alight at the Cathedral. More details on [http://www.tfgm.com/buses/metroshuttle.cfm TfGM Metroshuttle information page]

==== Manchester Victoria to the pub ====

* Manchester Victoria is even more convenient for the pub - just a 5-10 minute walk away
* Directions can be found [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=United+Kingdom+(Manchester+Victoria+Rail+Station)&daddr=The+Old+Wellington+Inn,+Manchester&hl=en&ll=53.485837,-2.244805&spn=0.005031,0.016512&sll=53.485925,-2.24418&sspn=0.00503,0.016512&geocode=FXgnMAMd2Mfd_yFkWFvXwN2dDQ%3BFXwcMAMdZcLd_yH6StJOkttp5ylrYayQxrF7SDFdocWOuCoyPA&mra=ltm&dirflg=w&z=17 on Google Maps]

==== Manchester Airport to the pub ====

* From Manchester Airport, you simply take any train to Manchester Piccadilly railway station. Transpennine Express offer frequent services, and a return ticket will cost you £3.60 (£2.40 with a railcard). A single is £3.50, so there's not much point in buying one unless you're not going back to the airport!
* [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail] can provide train times.

==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
* [[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==

=== 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!

=== MOSI trip ===

The excellent [http://www.mosi.org.uk/ Museum of Science and Industry] is just a 15 minute walk away from the pub, and it's free! If people fancy it, we may take a trip there in the afternoon.

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

[[Category:TT Meets]]

TT Meet 2011

2011-08-24T18:17:53Z

LaSeandre:

{{TT Meet}}
==Introduction==
The 2011 UK Transport Tycoon Forums meet is planned to take place in '''Manchester''' on the 27th August. The plan is for the event to begin at the [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=The+Old+Wellington+Inn,+Cathedral+Gates,+Manchester,+Great+Britain&z=15 Old Wellington Inn] in Manchester city centre at around 11am. We may then decide to move on and visit other attractions in the city, such as [http://www.mosi.org.uk/ MOSI]. See below for further details on the venue, activities, and getting around Manchester.

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]] 18:27, 29 April 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:Lolman|lolman]] 00:38, 17th July 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] for S&Gs 21:31, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] & Natalie (am now coming) 00:31, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] (John), possibly with son (Stephen) 12:35, 6 August 2011 (UTC)(Re-categorized from 'pretty sure')

===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: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: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:SkeedR|Weirdy]] Too much effort before the start of uni... herp derp
* [[User:Born Acorn|Born Acorn]] 23:58, 1 May 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Geo Ghost|Geo Ghost]] - Currently unable to attend due to the cost of travel. Many apologies. 17:18, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
* [[User:Lordmwa|Lordmwa]] 11:26, 11 July 2011 (UTC) Parents will be around in liverpool so i cannot come now - maybe next year
* [[User:Jolteon|Jolteon]] - Required at the place where I volunteer, no one else will do it.

''If you're not attending, but are going to be farting in the general direction of the meet, or even do it virtually using MSTS/Trainz or even RailWorks, 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)

''If you're not attending, but are going to be sobbing uncontrollably and cursing Ploes, post your name/nick here''

*[[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] 18:17, 24 August 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: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.
* 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:Lolman|lolman]] 07:33 Train from Newcastle
* [[User:GoneWacko|GoneWacko]] Flying in from Amsterdam with KLM, arriving at 8:20 AM.
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] 09:07 Arriva Trains Wales Service to Piccadilly arrives 10:56.
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] Train from Chester to Piccadilly arrives 10:56

===Back===

* [[User:orudge|orudge]] - Flying back up to Aberdeen
* [[User:LaSeandre|LaSeandre]] - As above in reverse
* [[User:Leanden|Leanden]] - Driving back to South Lincolnshire almost certainly
* [[User:Dave Worley|Dave W]] Probably back from Manchester on the day.
* 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:Lolman|lolman]] 17:26 train to Newcastle
* [[User:Welshdragon|Welshdragon]] Travelling by train to Wales
* [[User:Eastpath|Eastpath]] Train from Piccadilly to Chester.

===Travel around Manchester===

The initial venue for the meet is [http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theoldwellingtonmanchester/ The Old Wellington Inn], 4 Cathedral Gates, Manchester, M3 1SW. The pub opens at 10am, so if you're in town early, you may have to find something else to do - there will be a few of us knocking around, though, so try to get in touch with Owen if you're looking for something to do!

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.

==== Manchester Piccadilly to the pub ====

* It's a 20 minute walk or so from Manchester Piccadilly railway station to the pub
* Directions can be found [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Manchester+Piccadilly+Railway+Station,+London+Road&daddr=M3+1SW&hl=en&ll=53.481636,-2.239559&spn=0.010126,0.033023&sll=53.48355,-2.23512&sspn=0.020123,0.066047&geocode=FaP8LwMdh_nd_yFiGfz3EP3HFSk5iPwCvrF7SDFgI5RPPlDUGg%3BFcMcMAMdfcDd_ylbR6uQxrF7SDEZtiXXw1svhg&mra=ltm&dirflg=w&z=16 on Google Maps]
* Alternatively, take the free Manchester Metroshuttle bus route 1 from the station forecourt and alight at the end of Deansgate. More details on [http://www.tfgm.com/buses/metroshuttle.cfm TfGM Metroshuttle information page]

==== Manchester Oxford Road to the pub ====

* Take the free Manchester Metroshuttle bus route 2 from the station forecourt and alight at the Cathedral. More details on [http://www.tfgm.com/buses/metroshuttle.cfm TfGM Metroshuttle information page]

==== Manchester Victoria to the pub ====

* Manchester Victoria is even more convenient for the pub - just a 5-10 minute walk away
* Directions can be found [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=United+Kingdom+(Manchester+Victoria+Rail+Station)&daddr=The+Old+Wellington+Inn,+Manchester&hl=en&ll=53.485837,-2.244805&spn=0.005031,0.016512&sll=53.485925,-2.24418&sspn=0.00503,0.016512&geocode=FXgnMAMd2Mfd_yFkWFvXwN2dDQ%3BFXwcMAMdZcLd_yH6StJOkttp5ylrYayQxrF7SDFdocWOuCoyPA&mra=ltm&dirflg=w&z=17 on Google Maps]

==== Manchester Airport to the pub ====

* From Manchester Airport, you simply take any train to Manchester Piccadilly railway station. Transpennine Express offer frequent services, and a return ticket will cost you £3.60 (£2.40 with a railcard). A single is £3.50, so there's not much point in buying one unless you're not going back to the airport!
* [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail] can provide train times.

==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
* [[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==

=== 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!

=== MOSI trip ===

The excellent [http://www.mosi.org.uk/ Museum of Science and Industry] is just a 15 minute walk away from the pub, and it's free! If people fancy it, we may take a trip there in the afternoon.

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

[[Category:TT Meets]]