Edwin_m Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Has anyone noticed the replica signalbox on the downside cutting side, just north of Wickwar Tunnel, btw? I've noticed there is a signalbox of some sort, in fact when I saw it this time I was able to impress my son by telling him we were about to go into a tunnel! As you say you don't get a good look at it, especially not from "the cushions", and I'd just assumed it was the former Wickwar signalbox retained for some obscure railway purpose or sold off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin_m Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Right then, here's another photo taken in Swagonia for you to exercise your brain cells on! Shiver me timbers, he's obscured that milepost. Pure guess: somewhere near Avoncliff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 1, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2009 Shiver me timbers, he's obscured that milepost. Pure guess: somewhere near Avoncliff? IF it is along there I suspect somewhat nearer to Bathampton than Avoncliff perhaps. But there are a number of places in the Captain's broader parish that would fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartininFrance Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Just to the west of Doublebois station? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 2, 2009 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well it doesnt look like anywhere in Kernowshire, or Devon......sooooo Ill join in the bathamapton kinda chorus too.... Though CK seems to take photos from very bizarre places at familiar locations... Oooh, you are too kind! Alright then, this one should clinch it! Easy, isn't it!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 2, 2009 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2009 Right then, here's another conundrum, and not in time order either..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin_m Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Oooh, you are too kind! Alright then, this one should clinch it! Easy, isn't it!! Limpley Stoke I think, pretty much midway between Bathampton and Avoncliff. In which case I'll revise my first guess to be the gated crossing a few hundred metres towards Bath, where the wotsit valley Titfield line used to come in. Sorry getting late and my brain is closing down, nearly typed Bradley Stoke there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Oooh, you are too kind! Alright then, this one should clinch it! Easy, isn't it!! That's Claverton pumping station, on the railway between Bath and Freshford, and just behind the University. It was built to pump water into the Kennet and Avon canal, and is powered by a water wheel, which makes it seem rather like perpetual motion to me. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 3, 2009 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2009 That's Claverton pumping station, on the railway between Bath and Freshford, and just behind the University. It was built to pump water into the Kennet and Avon canal, and is powered by a water wheel, which makes it seem rather like perpetual motion to me Correct - well done that man! It was a lovely afternoon, and the colours in Rainbow Woods were superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 10, 2009 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2009 Well, the Captain has been out and about again - any takers for this next conundrum? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 12, 2009 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hmm, bit barren of detail, I suppose..... Here's another photo of a different location completely for you then... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 12, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hmm, bit barren of detail, I suppose..... Here's another photo of a different location completely for you then... Methinks that might be off your workaday parish Cap'n and that sometimes the spelling of it includes an 'a' and sometimes it does not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted November 12, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2009 One for the road Cap'n? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 12, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2009 And change for xxNxx Mxxxxxx, once upon a time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 13, 2009 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2009 One for the road Cap'n? Undoubtedly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrowroad Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Has anyone noticed the replica signalbox on the downside cutting side, just north of Wickwar Tunnel, btw? This house was up for sale a few years ago and the advertising featured the replica signal box is at the bottom of the garden. I understand the then owner had fitted the signal box with a bar... drinks all round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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