The Seagulls Special Revival

[el punal]

I'm just thinking ahead here, and with fingers and legs firmly crossed, about the Middlesbrough away fixture at the end of the season. IF our great start continues and both us and Boro are in the mix at the end, this will be a must-see game for many an Albion fan. The problem is of course the ridiculous kick-off time, and being the final match, will not be changed making the travelling aspect difficult to say the least.

As a solution, is it possible for the club (and/or supporters) to charter a train for the occasion similar to the format of the Seagulls Special of the 1970s/80s? Fully subscribed the train would be able to take 800+ fans.
The other advantage being that it will be a Saturday and that it will not impact on commuter services.

For me it seems a logical alternative to a travelling nightmare. Any thoughts?

 

[Eeyore]

It can't happen like it once did. Scheduling on the rail network is different now. A good idea though.

 

[doogie004]

Plane might b more fun

 

[maltaseagull]

Plane might b more fun

Have to be a big bugger if we are still in the mix though?

 

[Return of the Rev]

Didn't they take up to 500?

 

[Seagull58]

Have to be a big bugger if we are still in the mix though?

A380 from Shoreham?

 

[Gwylan]

It can't happen like it once did. Scheduling on the rail network is different now. A good idea though.

There have been a couple of occasions now that I've heard a tannoy announcement at Falmer giving the details for a special train for the away supporters (one was for Millwall, can't remember the other). If other teams can do this, why can't we?

 

[Beach Hut]

There have been a couple of occasions now that I've heard a tannoy announcement at Falmer giving the details for a special train for the away supporters (one was for Millwall, can't remember the other). If other teams can do this, why can't we?

Normally for fans that cause trouble.

To charter trains is very expensive, I think the last one we did was the play-off final

 

[Joe Gatting's Dad]

The problem would be finding the appropriate stock. Third rail traction to Millwall is simple. Many practical difficulties going to a remote outpost such as Middlesborough.

 

[StonehamPark]

Would be a great idea but can't see it happening - logistically.

Live stream to the Amex on the other hand...

 

[Baldseagull]

No drinking on transport dedicated to football matches. But, http://www.trainchartering.com/sports-events.html
or
http://www.trainhire.co.uk/rail-charter.html

 

[Return of the Rev]

Might be an idea to try and move fans from falmer first before we try and get clever.
Bringing back the bangers and mash they served up would be a start


Stavros!

 

[Eeyore]

There have been a couple of occasions now that I've heard a tannoy announcement at Falmer giving the details for a special train for the away supporters (one was for Millwall, can't remember the other). If other teams can do this, why can't we?

I can only remember that for teams like Crystal Palace and Millwall. I guess the arrangements there are easier, and suit the service provider. I'm not sure that the days of the 'special' could return- especially with the organisation of rail franchises as they are now. I would delight in being wrong though.

 

[8ace]

How would want to go on a more expensive rattler that you're not allowed to shant on

 

[Uncle Buck]

How would want to go on a more expensive rattler that you're not allowed to shant on

Also there are at least 3 services from London that will be people to Boro in time for kick off.

Granted, one of them does require getting the 4am from Brighton.

 

[Return of the Rev]

How would want to go on a more expensive rattler that you're not allowed to shant on

When you get promoted into the top league you get to have sex with the players in the toilets on the way home Champers all the way home from the north east

 

[8ace]

Granted, one of them does require getting the 4am from Brighton.

You usually leave about that time anyway!

When you get promoted into the top league you get to have sex with the players in the toilets on the way home Champers all the way home from the north east

 

[Uncle Buck]

You usually leave about that time anyway!

0554 tends to be the train of choice.

Always good to get to the town pre 11am, see more of the place...

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Normally for fans that cause trouble.

To charter trains is very expensive, I think the last one we did was the play-off final

I went on that to Cardiff. We had stewards patrolling the corridors as it was supposed to be dry. Strangely enough, they were not patrolling on the way back when the train became awash with celebratory drinks.
The only downside to that journey was being held up in Bristol on the way home, and pelted with bottles and tins. I swear the signalman did it deliberately.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

0554 tends to be the train of choice.

Always good to get to the town pre 11am, see more of the place...

Who on earth would want to spend any more time in Middlesbrough than absolutely necessary?