JamieR4489 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 7828 Odney Manor's back in service and operating the Santa specials 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) Interesting operation today at Blue Anchor - wrong line working and the signal was not cleared for the right away. The signalbox is manned as they were operating the gates, camera angle did not allow a visible view of the signalman allowing the train to begin movement. I presume the signal is interlocked with the next point as well as the gates so with the point against the move it would not allow the signal to be cleared. There is an explanation on the site regarding the Willton South facing camera, a resident has concerns as they can be seen passing on it so it is now only accessible to the WSR for the time being, the North facing cam is back though. They were wrong line working here too as a train just departed in the same manner as at Blue Anchor. Didn't capture the image as the train was only partially visible. I wonder why they are operating like this today? Edit: on quieter days Crowcombe Heathfield box is locked out but today it is the passing point and correct line working in place: Edited December 23, 2018 by woodenhead 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted December 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 23, 2018 I saw a light engine move at Blue Anchor a few days ago, green flag right away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted December 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) Interesting operation today at Blue Anchor - wrong line working and the signal was not cleared for the right away. The signalbox is manned as they were operating the gates, camera angle did not allow a visible view of the signalman allowing the train to begin movement. I presume the signal is interlocked with the next point as well as the gates so with the point against the move it would not allow the signal to be cleared. Capture.PNG Capture1.PNG There is an explanation on the site regarding the Willton South facing camera, a resident has concerns as they can be seen passing on it so it is now only accessible to the WSR for the time being, the North facing cam is back though. They were wrong line working here too as a train just departed in the same manner as at Blue Anchor. Didn't capture the image as the train was only partially visible. Capture2.PNG I wonder why they are operating like this today? Edit: on quieter days Crowcombe Heathfield box is locked out but today it is the passing point and correct line working in place: Capture.PNG Capture1.PNG What's running today are Santa Express trains (from Bishop's Lydeard to Williton and return) and Santa Specials (from Minehead to Blue Anchor and return). I saw the train you've pictured at Blue Anchor but at that time the crossing gates were closed. It subsequently reversed out of the station and I'm assuming that it simply drew back out of the "up" platform and then drew forward into the "down" platform before proceeding, but I didn't watch that long. I also assume it arrived in the up platform first, then ran round its train. Edited December 23, 2018 by RFS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Interesting operation today at Blue Anchor - wrong line working and the signal was not cleared for the right away. The signalbox is manned as they were operating the gates, camera angle did not allow a visible view of the signalman allowing the train to begin movement. I presume the signal is interlocked with the next point as well as the gates so with the point against the move it would not allow the signal to be cleared. Capture.PNG Capture1.PNG From what I could see on the stream it departed with the signaller/Santa showing a green flag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) Atmospheric start to the day at Bishops Lydeard But a bit sunnier the other end of the line Edited December 27, 2018 by woodenhead 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) Bit more atmospheric webcam capturing Made a bit of a smokescreen for itself before poking it's nose out.. Mist descending at Crowcombe again Blue Anchor looking lovely as always Edited December 27, 2018 by woodenhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platform 1 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) Nice pics above - thanks guys! Here's an atmospheric night shot from Williton. Have to comment that the cam angle isn't ideal there, but the recent improvements more than make up for it... Btw, Blue Anchor seems very dark at night lately, have they cut some lights? Edited December 28, 2018 by Platform 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) Williton's camera is new, there were two - one facing south and one facing north, the south facing cam has been cut due to a complaint. Blue Anchor is unlit once the last train has gone, it's quite bright at present though Edited December 28, 2018 by woodenhead 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Shunter on the move today, stabled overnight at Bishops Lydeard. Hand signalling in play, could hear the driver conversing with the guard on a walkie talkie relaying that he had the token, the signal was to be passed at danger, the gates were open and the signalman had a flag to let the train over the crossing, guard acknowledged and confirm he had let his brake off. Interesting exchange Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Back shunting at Williton 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Funny how some places are covered in snow and others aren't. This is a lovely view of Crowcombe Heathfield. Jason 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Blue Anchor is clear of snow, so if you want to live in the West and be in a nice spot, looks like Blue Anchor has a slightly warmer climate than Crowcombe Heathfield. Forres in Scotland is another place that seemed to be able to avoid the snows up in the Highlands - useful when you have RAF bases there to protect the North Sea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 No trains as the line is shut to the end of March, but what a lovely view this morning 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Signs of life at Williton, 33 shunting coaches 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks for the pictures and the info. Due to my location there is a very short span later in the afternoon, where there is any action to be seen. Good to see the upgrades in the cameras too - any more to come? Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 The 03 is on the clean up train and is stabled at Blue Anchor, the sound of the wind and the mist confirms its as miserable a day as the picture suggests. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Steam testing Presume this loco is locked in to Minehead until early April due to over running track work near Blue Anchor, when the railway re-opens next week it is only between Bishops Lydeard and Watchet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) No trains still, there was a bit of light shunting yesterday at Williton including a fork lift truck pulling a maroon coach into a kickback, there is also an 08 at the far end of Bishops Lydeard. But I have spent the morning listening to bird song and the sea at Blue Anchor Over at Bishops Lydeard fence replacement and tidying up ahead of the opening of the 2019 season this coming weekend The 08 is just visible in the distance next to the grey shed And the peace of listening to the seagulls was just broken by this going through Williton Interesting this didn't need to obey signals, the 33 shunting yesterday did. Edited March 25, 2019 by woodenhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Listening to the sea at Blue Anchor again today, popped onto Minehead to this being tested Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 I wonder if they are doing double headed 33s on the top and tail tomorrow with the 2-8-0? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I was just going to post exactly the same thing. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Ha Ha I missed the other 33 starting up, it hasn't been used since last season, they had one for shunting and all the other diesels remained out of use. There should be movement on the NYMR today as well whilst they move stock ready for tomorrow, but Grosmont cam is still down and it's not easy to see much on the other cam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 7F shunting at Minehead. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Which is interesting as I thought Minehead was cut off due to point replacement at Blue Anchor, maybe it's just not certfied for passenger moves until the point is replaced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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