Third Ypres - light railway train and they exploded.
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 07:41 AM
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 10:41 AM
Used to be Verey Pistol Ammunition
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 11:56 AM
It must have been a very light railway train, then ... 
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 12:01 PM
That's quite an illuminating reply.
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 02:39 PM
Thanks - that has shed some light on it!
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 04:07 PM
Certainly some flair on this Forum.
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 04:37 PM
Came to me in a flash
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Posted 11 July 2012 - 05:00 PM
Well, have to admit that the various replies have certainly brightened up my day 
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Posted 12 July 2012 - 06:28 AM
can't hold a candle to you guys and your knowledge. I see a bright future for you all.
was this explosion anything to do with waking up some ver(e)y light (railway) sleepers?
was this explosion anything to do with waking up some ver(e)y light (railway) sleepers?
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Posted 12 July 2012 - 12:23 PM
Another burning question answered by the great minds of the GWF! You guys are ON FIRE!
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Posted 12 July 2012 - 04:06 PM
When he started this thread, I wonder if Alan knew he was giving the green light for a punfest ?
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Posted 12 July 2012 - 05:15 PM
Stoppage Drill, on 12 July 2012 - 04:06 PM, said:
When he started this thread, I wonder if Alan knew he was giving the green light for a punfest ?
NO - but at least I got the answer early on and could sit back and enjoy the fun!
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Posted 12 July 2012 - 05:48 PM
Stoppage Drill, on 12 July 2012 - 04:06 PM, said:
When he started this thread, I wonder if Alan knew he was giving the green light for a punfest ?
Daniel
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 06:41 AM
ph0ebus, on 12 July 2012 - 05:48 PM, said:
I certainly hope that tempers do not...oh, you know.
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Someone'll be on a fizzer if they do...
