Gloster
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1990? If you mean final closure, because I have a feeling that one bit (a press for springs or brake blocks?) remained after the rest closed.
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Peterthegreat
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I think it was much later. Early 80s.
I'll have a guess at 1983.
I'll have a guess at 1983.
D6130
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Your guess is correct. It closed as an overhaul facility then....although, as @Gloster says, the foundry and spring shop continued - with a much-reduced workforce - until 1995. Perhaps we should have a tie-breaker between the two of you?....although it was the closure of the main overhaul workshops that I had in mind.
Gloster
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Peterthegreat
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Thank you.
The Interrail pass was introduced in 1972.
What was the UK price for one month's travel?
The Interrail pass was introduced in 1972.
What was the UK price for one month's travel?
D6130
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£115?
Peterthegreat
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Nowhere near!
D6130
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I used to sell them in 1976-77, but can't for the life of me remember how much they were! £72?
Peterthegreat
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Still too high.
Peterthegreat
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Closer.
D6130
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£35?
Peterthegreat
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Still too high!
I had £38 in my mind, but I'm now thinking £32.
Peterthegreat
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Still too much.
Peterthegreat
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As a bit of a clue it would cost around £320 nowadays for a one month youth pass had it kept up with inflation.
Peterthegreat
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Any more guesses?
Otherwise I'll give the answer later tonight.
Otherwise I'll give the answer later tonight.
D6130
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£25?
Gloster
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£19.72?
Peterthegreat
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Closest yet.
D6130
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£23?
Whistler40145
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£24
Peterthegreat
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You've gone the wrong way!
D6130
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£26?
Purple Train
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(beaten to it)
Peterthegreat
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It was actually £27.50. However what's 50p between friends?
Please have a go at setting the next question.
I'm off on one soon for a mere £743, which I consider an absolute bargain!
I'm happy for @Purple Train to take the honour.
Purple Train
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That's very kind of you, but I don't feel it's right for me to have this one.
You might as well - otherwise it's open floor!That's very kind of you, but I don't feel it's right for me to have this one.