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4 hours All Modes Challenge

Posted: 20 Sep 2013, 16:25
by The Orange One
How many modes of transport can you use in 4 hours? As many points as possible.

Standard point scoring system:
1 point for every LU line (maximum of 11)
1 point for using the DLR
1 point for each LO (maximum of 6 - one for each line type)
1 point for TfL Rail/Crossrail
1 point for each Tramlink (maximum of 2 because it's not difficult to do many Tramlink lines)
1 point for the cable car
1 point for every NR TOC (including Heathrow Express)
0.1 points for each bus route

Bonus points:
1 point for using National Express Coaches
1 point for every distinct Riverboat service (as shown on map)
1 point for each place you exit the TfL fares boundary (e.g. Watford Junction, Gatwick Airport). Two exceptions: the Southeastern High Speed service and Heathrow Express/Connect services
10 points for using the Eurostar because it's just silly to do that
10 points for a flight (on commercial aircraft, NOT the Emirates Air Line even though they are called flights) for the same reason


Have fun!

Re: 4 hours All Modes Challenge

Posted: 01 Apr 2016, 22:12
by Tube Geek
GATWICK AIRPORT
NR to East Croydon
2 Trams to Morden Park
Run to Morden
Northern to Stockwell
Vic to Victoria
C/D to St James's Park
The other to Westminster
Jubilee to Canning Town
DLR to Royal Victoria
Cable Car to Greenwich Peninsula
JUBILEE TO STRATFORD
Central to Mile End
H&C to Whitechapel
Overground to Camden Road (changing at H&I)
Run to Camden Town
NORTHERN TO BANK
W&C to Waterloo
Bakerloo to Charing Cross
NR to Waterloo


Might be over 4 hours, but if so, I'll just cut it back!

Re: 4 hours All Modes Challenge

Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 02:19
by RJSRdg
Do boats count?

Re: 4 hours All Modes Challenge

Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 10:34
by The Orange One
18 points, but I can't help thinking there's a better way...

And yes, RJSRDG they do. Am editing the list now.

Re: 4 hours All Modes Challenge

Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 10:50
by Tube Geek
Was it 4 hours, or is there time to do more?

Re: 4 hours All Modes Challenge

Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 11:17
by The Orange One
Well, given the tube can be polished off in less than an hour...

I'm not sure. This is probably the kind of challenge it's better just to go and try.

Re: 4 hours All Modes Challenge

Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 11:31
by Tube Geek
Yes, I might try it next time I'm in London. If I get to CX and find there is time left, I'd carry on to make it 19 points by changing at Picc Circus on to the Picc. I'd then go down to Ear's Court, run/DISTRICT to West Brompton, then Overground to Willesden Junction (20pts). I would go up to Watford Junction (22pts), and (if it is open by the time I do it) get the Met (23pts)

Re: 4 hours All Modes Challenge

Posted: 29 May 2016, 18:18
by Tube Geek
Watford Junction
Willesden Junction
Shepherd's Bush
Notting Hill Gate
Gloucester Road
Picc Circus
Waterloo
Blackfriars (clipper)
Tower Hill
Tower Gateway (run)
Shadwell
West Coydon
2 trams circular back to WC
Cannonbury
Stratford
Liverpool Street
Bank
Waterloo
Green Park
Oxford Circus
Regent's Park
Great Portland Street (run)
Euston Square
Finchley Road
West Hampstead
Gospel Oak
Seven Sisters
Hackney Downs (AGA)
New Lea Bridge!

Re: 4 hours All Modes Challenge

Posted: 30 May 2016, 11:44
by Tube Geek
23 points I think. 23.2 if I get buses instead of run