micknich2003 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Any up dates on the resignalling? I have heard that all is not going to plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted February 22, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2018 Any up dates on the resignalling? I have heard that all is not going to plan. Hi Mick, I must admit I've not been out that way to judge on progress for about 3 weeks, so I couldn't really comment. I'll try for a trip out over the weekend - weather permitting. I'm due to start back at work in a couple of weeks so I'll make some enquiries via the "bush telegraph". Regards, Ian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted February 23, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2018 Hi Mick, I must admit I've not been out that way to judge on progress for about 3 weeks, so I couldn't really comment. I'll try for a trip out over the weekend - weather permitting. I'm due to start back at work in a couple of weeks so I'll make some enquiries via the "bush telegraph". Regards, Ian. Hi Mick, Quick update, just heard on the grapevine that the contractor on the job have had a few problems from early on, from day one in fact. No need to go into details, but suffice to say "corporate politics" is involved. Regards, Ian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 By the day(s) thirty five years ago since Hessle Haven closed. I still have the final Train Registar. Saturday 26 February 1983.Last Up Train, Description received at 2256hrs, and sent forward to Melton on passing at 2301hrs.Last Down Train, Description received and sent forward at 2352hrs. Abolished as a Block Post 0334hr Sunday 27 February 1983. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 The Four Road Section, originally stretched from Hessle Junction SB (later Hessle East) to Staddlethorpe Junction SB (now Gylberdyke), in all there were 12 Signalboxes, 2 Ground Frame's and 2 Gateboxes. If all goes to plan all that remains, within approx five weeks will be history, it's interesting to relate, that as early as June 1909, Swanland 'box was listed as "Not in Use". 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted February 25, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2018 Finally managed to get out today with the camera. Some installation work on the signals has been completed, but a few still to do yet. Also managed to get down to Broomfleet for a few shots. This new signal GH1706. This is new signal GH1704, but not yet erected. A bit hard to see, but new signal GH1703 is laying towards the camera and will replace the semaphores G45/O9 behind. For anyone interested in modelling a wooden platform, this is a shot of platform 1 at Broomfleet. Signal B12 at Broomfleet... ... and a closer shot. Broomfleet B39 signal. The old platform 2 when the line was four-track. New signal GH1709. Signal B45 "on"... ... and B45 "off". That's all for now. I'll try and get some update's next weekend, but if the weather is anything like what is forecast, I might just stay in and keep the fire company! Regards, Ian. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 let's hope when they shut signal boxes they remember to stop the phone, water, electricity etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I have just heard, scheme postponed to an unknown date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 let's hope when they shut signal boxes they remember to stop the phone, water, electricity etc... During the short time I worked for the North Eastern Gas Board, as it was then in the 60's, I was sent to the mortal remains of Dairycoates West signal box. The pile of bricks had been reported as smelling strongly of gas. We found after, digging down, a still installed meter, that the demolition crew had evidently missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2018 Scheme delayed due to "technical difficulties" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2018 Well, with the delay, at least we will get to see the semaphores for a bit longer than we would have. The new colour lights were due to be commissioned over the Easter weekend, with no trains over that weekend. Regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Can someone tell me, do the railway now instruct the designers of their infrastructure to incorporate as much ugliness as possible into everything which is installed? Signals, station installations, even some of the trains are now often hideously ugly with no thought as to the aesthetics of what is being deployed. Cheers Mike 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissRailPassion Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I agree with your point on aesthetics. York used to have round topped signal heads and useful double-sided theatre boxes with large clear figures using lamps. The modern replacements are ugly, lack style and modern theatre boxes use harsh thin white figures. As for those stumpy LED signals with no backboards, I despair. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 It's now two months since the resignalling was put back. Have any dates been published for when it will now actually happen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted May 11, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2018 It's now two months since the resignalling was put back. Have any dates been published for when it will now actually happen? Hi Mick, Not heard anything yet, but I'm attending an IRO evening at York on Tuesday (presentation on New Northern trains) so I'll ask if anyone there knows of the new date. Regards, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted May 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2018 It’s dragging on a bit, Ian. I was at Broomfleet last Sunday, cycling around the area, and all the new equipment is in place but covered up in plastic etc. I took some photos, one of which I posted in my East Yorkshire thread. It will be interesting to see what is actually to happen about the new signalling. Best regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
penyghent Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 postponed until December I heard, but don't hold your breath! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted May 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2018 I think it's the Hull to Brighton train which ran at lunchtime. The inbound working was from Paddington! 1322 Hull-Brighton, 1J01 I think, joined the 1156? Newcastle-Brighton at Sheffield. Shunt manouver carried out by one of TI's usually scruffy 08's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted May 15, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 15, 2018 It's now two months since the resignalling was put back. Have any dates been published for when it will now actually happen? Hi Mick, As I mentioned in post #115, I attended an IRO event this evening. Unfortunately, the people I spoke to were still in the dark regarding a new date as to when the new signalling on the Gilberdyke - Hessle stretch would be brought into use. So for now, I'm afraid it's still a case of "watch this space". Regards, Ian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Western Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Quite a few angry Signalmen on the line who were told a date, and promised a golden goodbye have now been told they have to stay in post until the scheme is signed into use - when who knows ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Do we know what the delay is for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium iands Posted May 16, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2018 Do we know what the delay is for? I've heard one or two rumours, but without any evidence to corroborate I wouldn't like to repeat those rumours on RMweb. Regards, Ian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Gylberdyke 11 December 1980, of the four signals shown, today only No45 Down Fast (Now Main) Starter remains in use. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted May 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2018 Do we know what the delay is for? I'm told communications problems between the lineside infrastructure and York ROC. Ie one is not talking to the other! Easter next year is the latest rumour I've heard, but I don't think there is anything definitive yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I have just been again looking through my collection of S&T drawings, it's interesting to reflect that some years ago, there were plans to single the line west of Gylberdyke and also to reduce Brough East to a Gatebox but retain Brough West. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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