Zomboid Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I think the GCR have found that their double track has basically doubled the liability, but had next to no impact on the balance sheet. I stand to be corrected on that, but I can't see how it would bring in any additional non-enthusiasts, and those of us who are afflicted are way too picky for it to help (I recently booked myself a driver experience, and ruled out a bunch of perfectly good railways because I don't want to pay all that money and have to drive some copper-topped junk, for example...). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanders Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 My understanding is that the GCR does get booked for television & movie shoots a little more due to the double track: if you need to shoot somewhere that looks like a main line, you don't have a lot of choice after all. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I guess. Horsted Keynes is the one I notice most (and being a big station it's got quite a main line feel to it), but Loughborough Central pops up reasonably often - though station scenes of course don't need any track at all beyond station limits, never mind double. To stay vaguely on topic, I've recognised Toddington in Father Brown... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 The Glos Warks is used for filming as well. The BBC Father Brown series uses the railway. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) If I understand it correctly the underbridge nearest to Broadway is currently under repair as a result of a bridge strike some time ago. Further to my recent post, I have since spoken to someone who knows more than me and I believe that there was another, more recent bridge strike, which is why these repairs are now required. Apparently the bridge in question is now festooned with hi-vis signs, warning lorry drivers of the low bridge. Edited February 11, 2018 by Captain Kernow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zunnan Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 If the bridge near me is anything to go by, signs don't work, high vis warning chevrons don't work, high vis chevroned signs with 2ft high day glow lettering don't work, remote overheight measuring equipment that flashes up a bloody great lit sign 100 yards from the bridge doesn't work. Morons will always find a way to ignore every single anti strike measure. At least the Broadway bridge is relatively square on to the road, our bridge is heavily skewed and at least twice cars in the other lane have been flattened with fatal consequences because some idiot won't heed the warnings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D854_Tiger Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 If the bridge near me is anything to go by, signs don't work, high vis warning chevrons don't work, high vis chevroned signs with 2ft high day glow lettering don't work, remote overheight measuring equipment that flashes up a bloody great lit sign 100 yards from the bridge doesn't work. Morons will always find a way to ignore every single anti strike measure. At least the Broadway bridge is relatively square on to the road, our bridge is heavily skewed and at least twice cars in the other lane have been flattened with fatal consequences because some idiot won't heed the warnings. The problem tends to be drivers on auto pilot and we are all capable of it. There was a bridge round my way like that and consequently it wasn't on any bus route. Trouble was, the bridge was close to the bus garage and therefore on the way to and from work for many of the bus drivers. Double deck bus routes either side of it and you would be surprised the number of times drivers simply lost track of where they were, what they were driving and removed the top deck. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanders Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 If the bridge near me is anything to go by, signs don't work, high vis warning chevrons don't work, high vis chevroned signs with 2ft high day glow lettering don't work, remote overheight measuring equipment that flashes up a bloody great lit sign 100 yards from the bridge doesn't work. Morons will always find a way to ignore every single anti strike measure. At least the Broadway bridge is relatively square on to the road, our bridge is heavily skewed and at least twice cars in the other lane have been flattened with fatal consequences because some idiot won't heed the warnings. Yes. Signs can only do so much if the blithering idiot driving the vehicle doesn't realise that, perhaps, they may be relevant to them. As usual the problem is drivers who do not know the height of their vehicle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) On 11/02/2018 at 15:29, Captain Kernow said: Further to my recent post, I have since spoken to someone who knows more than me and I believe that there was another, more recent bridge strike, which is why these repairs are now required. Apparently the bridge in question is now festooned with hi-vis signs, warning lorry drivers of the low bridge. They sure have: Edited September 3, 2022 by eastglosmog Restore photo 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D854_Tiger Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 They sure have: Broadway bridge P1140136.JPG At Berkswell station (near Coventry) there is a very low underbridge (cars only), above is the WCML. There was no way they could risk bridge strikes so either side of the bridge is protected by steel girders to give the motorists something else to hit rather than the bridge. http://ajdor.co.uk/secondary/Book1web.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D854_Tiger Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 At Berkswell station (near Coventry) there is a very low underbridge (cars only), above is the WCML. There was no way they could risk bridge strikes so either side of the bridge is protected by steel girders to give the motorists something else to hit rather than the bridge. http://ajdor.co.uk/secondary/Book1web.htm better link https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&biw=1920&bih=981&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=p_-HWqitDouXgAbglKPICw&q=truggist+lane+bridge&oq=truggist+lane+bridge&gs_l=psy-ab.3...62930.72146.0.72650.36.19.0.7.7.0.78.1192.18.18.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..15.16.647...0j0i24k1j0i67k1j0i10k1j0i10i24k1.0.WEeVXPIilTc#imgrc=W0CcwSVDGHH7sM: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2018 At Berkswell station (near Coventry) there is a very low underbridge (cars only), above is the WCML. There was no way they could risk bridge strikes so either side of the bridge is protected by steel girders to give the motorists something else to hit rather than the bridge. http://ajdor.co.uk/secondary/Book1web.htm A much better solution, no amount of signage seems to work but hitting a girder first might just alert the driver of an oversized vehicle there is something ahead they need to pay attention to before they do serious damage by hitting the bridge. By then it's too late! Cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2018 PS, love the GWR sign with the arrow, very period! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 PS, love the GWR sign with the arrow, very period! They do things properly on the GWRS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltic17 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 My feeling is the GWR have over extended their line, a round trip will take a long time and neither Cheltenham Racecourse nor Broadway stations are within walking distance of their respective town/ village centres so a round trip is the only logical scenario other than a one way trip as part of a coach trip or someone taking the car from one end to the other. All this will take visitors away from the current hub at Toddington. Apart from Stanway viaduct immediately north of Toddington the scenery north of Toddington is pretty boring much of it in a cutting. I may be wrong but I suspect a large increase in operating costs without a corresponding increase in revenue will result. I also have to disagree with this statement. I personally think the GWR is building into a fantastic railway (one of the best in the country) and I am an avid follower of the excellent blogs on their website that keep people superbly updated on progress as it happens. The number of volunteers seems to be very high and these people are a very committed bunch. I am certainly looking forward to visiting the extended line this year (probably for me at the Diesel Gala events). It is not too long at all compared to others and they are building a lovely cafe at Broadway which will be very popular during turnarounds (can't wait for my first cuppa!!). As the line gets longer and settles down they should probably think about speeding up the service slightly to reduce the time spent sitting stationary at Toddington/Winchcombe stations on some services. I have thought before that a bit of double track would be excellent on the lines of the Great Central. Now that would be superb.....we shouldn't get carried away but we live in hope maybe for one day. Anyway best wishes to the GWR and volunteers on their reopening which is fast approaching.... Onwards and upwards...... Deltic17 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted March 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 9, 2018 I need to renew my membership, but many years ago I drove to Broadway from Toddington and the route is pretty scenic. Cutting to viaduct, then bits of cutting, changing to embankment all the way to the other side of Broadway. Very scenic, carried workers in a dump truck to clear the lineside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanders Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) The blogs haven't been updated yet, but Nigel Black's Flickr has been. The Pway/Extension blog has now been updated. How about this! https://www.flickr.com/photos/gwr_permanent_way_photo_log/40000619324/in/photostream/ A huge round of applause for a cracking job by the GWSR & BAG, I think! Edited March 9, 2018 by Vanders 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 And on the Extension Blog as well http://broadwayextensionblog.blogspot.co.uk/ including two videos. Keith Ps well done to all at the Glos Warks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted March 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2018 This featured on tonight's Midlands Today and is a splendid achievement. Ticket sales have gone through the roof as it corresponds with Easter.Great stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Also a few videos on FB and Youtube some via the Extension Blog. I think Easter is going to be very busy in Broadway this year. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestburyJack Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) Video of yesterday's train is on the BBC News website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england Edited March 22, 2018 by PrestburyJack 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted March 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2018 Nice to see P&O and not even tender drive (old joke) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Well done to everyone for the start of services back Broadway. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 My first trip to Broadway today: Definitely makes a big difference to the line - opens up a lot of opportunities to make a day of it, together with the halt at Hayles Abbey. The station at Broadway has been done very well indeed - it looks as though it has been there for the last 100 years. This last shot is the way north to Honeybourne... 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 I forgot to mention: the extension to Broadway also gives the GWSR what no self-respecting "heritage" railway should be without - a lovely view of a sewage farm! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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