ess1uk Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Not slot of head room under that box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) On 17th September 2014 the frame was removed from Harling Road - for preservation on the Wensleydale Railway. LNERGE - Richard - was involved in this (majorly!) and was kind enough to invite me along to see (and a tiny bit of assistance) - this was all official and I was duly signed in and safety briefed. Unfortunately I also had to work so only managed a couple of far too short visits but I still enjoyed myself (as much as a signalling enthusiast can when a signal box is being dismantled under his feet) - a great bunch of lads were doing the work that day. The NR MOM was particularly impressed by my mobile phone app which gave details of all the trains around ! Anyway here's some photos of the day. DAS594094.JPG DAS594095.JPG DAS594096.JPG DAS594097.JPG DAS594098.JPG DAS594099.JPG DAS594100.JPG DAS594101.JPG DAS594102.JPG DAS594103.JPG DAS594104.JPG DAS594105.JPG DAS594106.JPG DAS594107.JPG DAS594111.JPG DAS594114.JPG DAS594115.JPG DAS594116.JPG DAS594117.JPG I had to leave for work - I return in the afternoon and the frame has been put on the back of a lorry. DAS594168.JPG DAS594169.JPG DAS594170.JPG DAS594171.JPG DAS594172.JPG DAS594173.JPG DAS594174.JPG DAS594175.JPG DAS594176.JPG DAS594177.JPG DAS594178.JPG DAS594179.JPG DAS594180.JPG DAS594181.JPG DAS594182.JPG Looking at the pictures it does look a mess but just about everything was saved. The yellow wire was taken for re-use in a private signalbox near Beverley. I had a few bits for my railway and the Wensleydale had everything else. When demolition day comes more of the structure will be saved. Edited September 26, 2014 by LNERGE 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 cheers for that, excellent, some excellent photos there, I do like Brandon box, crying out to be modelled. thanks for posting up, must have took you hours to do that. Peter A L Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks for this thread, living in Great Yarmouth and having been a delivery driver all over East Anglia I've criss crossed these boxes and crossings many times and watch there sad demise. Regards Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Agree, brilliant thread. We’ll never see the like again. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted September 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2014 Well I'm still hoping to see My Littleport for at least the next 7 years.... With a bit of luck for longer than that too! BTW if you want a box, the NR property bloke said that if you can organise transport the railway will give them to you..... Andy G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) Many years ago i walked across a road wielding a similar crowbar. A member of March's finest constabulary happened to be passing and couldn't stop his car quickly enough to apprehended me. He asked 'what did i intend doing with that crowbar'? so i told him i intend to prise the nameboard off that signalbox... I then gave him my letter of authority to remove the whole signalbox, lever frame and everything else not bolted down and most of what still was. Luckily it was a Saturday and Bob Ballard was in Collectors Corner at Euston and took the call from him, checking the authenticity of the letter. All he could say after that was 'well i never' and he left us alone. I'm amazed that a member of March constabulary was actually out of the nick! Stewart Edited September 27, 2014 by stewartingram Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted September 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm amazed that a member of March constabulary was actually out of the nick! Stewart He must have been after a promotion! Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 It may well have been the same chap who was sent out on the night i moved the box. We caught a telephone line on the way into March and that was enough. We never saw him again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 21, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2014 On Wednesday 15 October, LNERGE, myself and others converged on Brandon to remove the frame, and most other things, from the box - uax6 (Andy) also paid us a visit during the day, it was good to meet him at last. A selection of photos of the work. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) On Wednesday 15 October, LNERGE, myself and others converged on Brandon to remove the frame, and most other things, from the box - uax6 (Andy) also paid us a visit during the day, it was good to meet him at last. DAS597529.JPG Despite liberal coatings of superglue my gloves must have been too oily for the nameboard to have stuck. "I'm sorry you can't have it as it's stuck to me" is usually a good excuse for not letting go... Thanks for your help Dave and Andy, above and beyond what i was expecting. That bed casting is just a warm up for what comes next. November the 7th could be a good day to be watching paint dry, washing one's hair, can't get leave, struck down with a mystery tummy bug, didn't see my email ect (insert as appropriate)... Edited October 21, 2014 by LNERGE 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted October 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2014 If it is the 7th, I'll be available in between school hours... It's good to see the Legend that is Derek 'Dutchy' Holland holding the Brandon nameboard, and there are some incredably rare pictures of Steve Ashling doing some work..... Hopefully I'll get to do other things than just turn up at the right time to move the heavy bits.....and skillfully avoid the camera! Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2014 I clicked the 'like' icon but really there should be one for 'sad' as its a shame to see them go. Thanks for sharing the photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted October 22, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2014 I clicked the 'like' icon but really there should be one for 'sad' as its a shame to see them go. Thanks for sharing the photos. The lever frame is going to Sheringham (North Norfolk) for preservation - so at least we saved something for the future. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcountryman Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Wow! Lovely to see the Thetford , & Brandon Boxes, which up until a while ago were my two locals. Harling Road was always a lovely little box for a busy line. Hope it has survived the planned closure. Mind you, I'm spoiled for choice now we are down here in Devon Thanks for the images, it really made my day. Cheers Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) The bed casting at Brandon was heavy but in several parts. The latest recovery job involved an even bigger bed casting that had to be lowered to the floor in a controlled manner. It will be recovered on demolition day. How did they even make such a thing in the first place... Edited November 8, 2014 by LNERGE 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 all that time and effort i put into that telecom wiring, now look at the state of the place! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 all that time and effort i put into that telecom wiring, now look at the state of the place! Sorry and all that.... was on a mission... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Interesting read here... cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted September 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 16/01/2012 at 09:12, beast66606 said: 06 November 2011 Lakenheath - an interesting "crossover" Lakenheath box is scheduled for demolition this weekend - 4/5 Sept 2021 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Spooner Row too though it should disappear in one piece and reappear just up the road in Wymondham if all goes to plan. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Update.. I may pop a gasket if any more obstacles are placed in the way of moving this box. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2021 Don't forget to get the bottom bearing bracket out of Lakenheath Richard! Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Was the mop outside Lakenheath's door saved for posterity? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2021 Can't remember it being there when we stripped the place... Good job none of us required the loo, the pan was full of ballast! Andy G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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