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Faulty train camera?

AndyS
14 Mar '17

@rbmartin, just wondering: why would an Overground train have to run fast from New Cross Gate to Crystal Palace “because one of the cameras isn’t working”?

I’m sure there’s a perfectly good reason - but what?

Thanks!

rbmartin
14 Mar '17

@AndyS I don’t know, one of our members is a train driver for London Overground who may be able to help you with that answer.

anon5422159
14 Mar '17

@Joey_H is your man!

Londondrz
14 Mar '17

Now how can I become very cross with such a good explanation. :grin:

AndyS
14 Mar '17

Apologies. I thought it was you! Failed to do my research before posting.

AndyS
14 Mar '17

In other words, “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” Universal answer these days.

Thank you for the detailed explanation, @Joey_H. It never occurred to me about nearside and offside cameras!

AndyS
15 Mar '17

Any other night a flying visit to Norwood Junction would have been most welcome. Fortunately I read the display in time to “de-train”. (Is that the correct word these days for ‘Get off’?)