RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18, 2011 I was going to go out last night but the weather was very grim, seeing the forecast was for heavy rain tonight, I decided to nip out to my local (to work) station and photograph the signal box, and then head for Leiston to photograph the Sizewell "coal" Saxmundham Signal Box - Controls the East Suffolk line (RETB) Leiston Station (remains) and level crossing And the "new" Yard at Leiston (the remains of the Aldeburgh branch) where the flasks are loaded/unloaded 20309 and 20308 on 6M69, 15:42, Sizewell (Leiston) - Willesden Brent Sidings nuclear flask Not sure the security were too happy with me poking my camera around ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Coal...??? You really are suffering withdrawl symptons.. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv1000r Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Coal...??? You really are suffering withdrawl symptons.. Bob. I'm sure beast will correct me but I think this diagram was the trip to leiston coal depot, now long gone, but retains the same title? Nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 21, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2011 Coal...??? You really are suffering withdrawl symptons.. Aw, c'mon - we suspect it at least glows in the dark! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I'm sure beast will correct me but I think this diagram was the trip to leiston coal depot, now long gone, but retains the same title? Nigel Is that an Aprilia you have there.....?????? Thats an RS250 in my avatar. Bob Sorry to be off topic for one second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Aw, c'mon - we suspect it at least glows in the dark! I think he still wishes it were coal.!!! They could always paint it with luminous paint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted August 21, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2011 Very pleased to see that they have named a signal after me (like the pic of it too ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv1000r Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Is that an Aprilia you have there.....?????? Thats an RS250 in my avatar. Bob Sorry to be off topic for one second. I thought it was Bob, sadly no more! written off by a clio, snapped the headstock!!! on a 749S currently Nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 21, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2011 Coal...??? You really are suffering withdrawl symptons.. Bob. "Coal" is the term used by people who think the secret police come and break down your house if you mention New Klear stuff (shhh...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherry Lines Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 This is literally just down the road from where I work. I keep thinking about making a very small micro layout in n gauge based on Leiston. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv1000r Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 as it is now Simon, or when Garretts works was still open? nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hightower Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I've all the plans drawn out for building the station building at Sax (OH's parents work there), just need to find the time to getting around to build it! (00 scale) Not drawn out the signalbox, although thinking about it it may be an easier starting point! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 27, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2011 Another visit for the coal this week Stopped at ths level crossing near Knodishall on the way At Leiston the flask was waiting 20303 and 37059 on 6M69, 15:42, Sizewell (Leiston) - Wembley Yard flask (550010) A couple more shots of the crossing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 7, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2011 Follow up to this - I had a telephone interview with a nice polite DC from the BTP regarding my car "being reported in the vicinity of Sizewell" - when asked what I was doing I answered honestly, "photographing the train" - the urge to give a more "witty" reply almost overcame me but I sensed the guy knew how pointless the question was (would I admit to anything if I was ?), but he'd been given the job to do and I wasn't going to wind him up as I will want to go back sometime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 9, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2012 Pair of tractors - and I don't mean Norfolk road blockers - were on the "coal" today 09 March 2012 Saxmundham, Kiln Lane 37059 and 37423, Spirit of the Lakes, on 6M69, 15:42, TThO, Leiston (Sizewell) - Willesden flasks (Unusually running on a Friday, probably due to the issues at Sizewell) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin_m Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I guess we have to use "New Klear" now the Johnson's stuff isn't available. Thanks for these Dave, and especially the note about being phoned up. I may have to look at this area in a couple of weeks on "official" business, so I'll have to make sure to get a proper-looking letter from my client and show it to any types in trenchcoats that may be hanging around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 12, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2012 Todays offering was a pair of wardrobes 12 March 2012 Saxmundham, Kiln Lane 20308 and 20309 on 6M69, 15:42, TThO, Leiston (Sizewell) - Willesden flasks (Unusually running on a Monday, probably due to the issues at Sizewell) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hi Dave, according to EDF Energy, Sizewell's operators, there are both planned and un-planned outages currently taking place and this as you say, could explain the changes to the usual timetable. Planned outages also taking place at Hartlepool Number 2 reactor, Dungeness B and Heysham 1. cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 12, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2012 Sizewell had an incident a couple of weeks ago, reactors shut down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 19, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 19, 2012 Here's todays workings 19 March 2012 Kiln Lane, Saxmundham. 37606 and 37610, T.S (Ted) Cassady 14.5.61-6.4.08, on 6L70, 00:27, MFO, Q, Crewe Coal Sidings - Leiston (Sizewell) 37610, T.S (Ted) Cassady 14.5.61-6.4.08, and 37606 on 6M69, 15:42, TThO, Leiston (Sizewell) - Willesden flasks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 21, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2012 Tonights offering March 21, Kiln Lane, Saxmundham 20308 and 20309 on 6M69, 15:42, TThO, Leiston (Sizewell) - Willesden flasks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff mcghie Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 The box is interesting. Is it a new build in the old style or a complete rebuild of an existing box but keeping the same style due to planning regs? Jeff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted June 1, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2012 Existing structure heavily modernised, hth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 As usual, Dave, a very interesting and informative thread. Have stumbled on any '60's photos yet on your electronic travels? I did find a very small photo taken just outside Southminster with a Nuke Flask train hauled by a Type 15. Whilst I could just make out that the "Flask" looked remarkably similar to the modern ones the rest of the train was almost impossible to see clearly. I wondered whether the single Type 15 actually made it! Best, Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted June 2, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2012 As usual, Dave, a very interesting and informative thread. Have stumbled on any '60's photos yet on your electronic travels? Thanks, not seen anything other than that link I sent you I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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