RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted January 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2016 With Glastonbury Tor in the background, this scenic view didn't appear in Dad's albums and only turned up when I went through his negatives. Why he overlooked this lovely SDJR image I really don't know. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 The structure on the right is worthy of comment, too. It appears to be a normal Nissen hut at first glance. Then I realised how high it is and noticed the double-decked dormer. Is it a 12-inches-to-the-foot scale kit-bash or were king-sized Nissen huts available if required? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 The structure on the right is worthy of comment, too. It appears to be a normal Nissen hut at first glance. Then I realised how high it is and noticed the double-decked dormer. Is it a 12-inches-to-the-foot scale kit-bash or were king-sized Nissen huts available if required? I had a look at Wikipedia (I know); Nissen huts came in several sizes:- 16' wide (so 8' high) 24' wide (12' high) 30' wide (15' high) The Quonset hut, as used by the Americans, was similarily available in different sizes, the most common being 10' and 20' high. I'm pretty certain I've seen these structures mounted on brick walls to give extra clear height; the one in the photo might be built like that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted January 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) The structure on the right is worthy of comment, too. It appears to be a normal Nissen hut at first glance. Then I realised how high it is and noticed the double-decked dormer. Is it a 12-inches-to-the-foot scale kit-bash or were king-sized Nissen huts available if required? Fertile land on the Somerset levels - they grow 'em big down there! I wonder if it is still there - it's probably 'listed' if it is. Thanks for all the 'likes'. As time goes by I am getting more and more proud of Dad and his photos. It's a pity he didn't live to see them published like this and getting the appreciation and interest they deserve. Edited January 28, 2016 by phil_sutters 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Fertile land on the Somerset levels - they grow 'em big down there! I wonder if it is still there - it's probably 'listed' if it is. Thanks for all the 'likes'. As time goes by I am getting more and more proud of Dad and his photos. It's a pity he didn't live to see them published like this and getting the appreciation and interest they deserve. I tried having a look on Google Earth, but the images are 'fuzzy'; however, that's as nothing in comparison to what a Google for WW2 military activity produced. Most entries there suggest that there was a specialist Occult department of British Intelligence based there; must be something in the water. I reckon that hut is probably one of the 20' ones, unless it's a Quonset. The double-height dormer probably has the bottom of the lower dormer at ground level, producing a sort of French Window. Edited January 29, 2016 by Fat Controller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hi Brian, have you the location for google earth? (It would save me some time zooming around). I live not too far away from the Tor, (I expect others may live nearer), and if passing said location may take a snap or two, or may be able to find out a bit more local history) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted January 29, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Hi Brian, have you the location for google earth? (It would save me some time zooming around). I live not too far away from the Tor, (I expect others may live nearer), and if passing said location may take a snap or two, or may be able to find out a bit more local history) It looks like the curve bringing the line from a north easterly direction round into the station. That would give the right alignment with the Tor, I think! (Although the Tor seems further away - the next right-hand curve is in the Sharpham area.) There are roads and a roundabout on parts of the route at the point just before the station site and the surrounding area has modern residential estates, a care home and some industrial units. I compared the current Google offering with the National Library of Scotland's OS 1" map for 1945-7. (Weston-super-Mare sheet http://maps.nls.uk/view/74466964 ).I have looked where I think the railway ran but I find it difficult to relate to the current topography. I haven't yet spotted any likely candidates. (And this is supposed to be a railway website!) Later - I have just spotted what must be the same building in Judge & Potts Historical Survey of the SDJR. The photo taken from the station shows the lines curving away towards Wells and West Pennard and beyond the level crossing, framed by the footbridge, is the building. Edited January 29, 2016 by phil_sutters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted February 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) More scenery than trains, although they are centre stage. The bridge that the Newhaven shot was taken from - a concrete SR one - is currently being taken down and replaced by a nice new metal one. The old one was being held up by a chunky wooden trestle. Edited February 6, 2016 by phil_sutters 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted February 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2016 I tried having a look on Google Earth, but the images are 'fuzzy'; however, that's as nothing in comparison to what a Google for WW2 military activity produced. Most entries there suggest that there was a specialist Occult department of British Intelligence based there; must be something in the water. I reckon that hut is probably one of the 20' ones, unless it's a Quonset. The double-height dormer probably has the bottom of the lower dormer at ground level, producing a sort of French Window. When I was on Flickr I could never get the map to find Glastonbury, when I wanted to show the location of photos like this. I used to have to go to Wells and move the cursor manually from there. Spooky! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2016 Railvac on the Tyne valley by jim scott, on Flickr 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted February 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2016 The times they are a-changin... An old railway sleeper is a traditional farmer's friend, to be found all over the UK, sometimes miles from any railway line: But usually it is a wooden one. On my ambulations today I came across this: Complete with Pandrol housings and a good 15 miles from the nearest railway line. No doubt the first of many. I can't see them taking off for garden decking and raised flower beds. Martin. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted February 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2016 The times they are a-changin... An old railway sleeper is a traditional farmer's friend, to be found all over the UK, sometimes miles from any railway line: offas_sleeper.jpg But usually it is a wooden one. On my ambulations today I came across this: sleeper_gate.jpg Complete with Pandrol housings and a good 15 miles from the nearest railway line. No doubt the first of many. I can't see them taking off for garden decking and raised flower beds. Martin. You never know! I have used concrete roof tiles, displaced during our loft conversion, for a path down to the compost heap. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2016 Somewhere down alongside either the Berks & Hants 0r the Wilts and Weymouth - can't recall exactly where as it was a good 30 years ago - there was a farmland road that was made out of inverted concrete sleepers. Presumably they were the original WR type with SHC clips which was removed en masse in the late/'70s/'80s. I also saw them used for temporary access road that was laid across farmland by BR engineers. And of course there are one or two places about where stacked 60ft track panels on concrete sleepers have been used to retain cutting sides. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Smeeton Posted February 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2016 And of course there are one or two places about where stacked 60ft track panels on concrete sleepers have been used to retain cutting sides. Where is that then, Mike? Regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2016 Where is that then, Mike? Regards Ian There are (or were) some on the route from Reading to Guildford and I have seen them elsewhere on the Southern as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Landscape, a line ... and not much else! http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=565979&nseq=52 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted February 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2016 Here's one I prepared earlier - earlier today! I am afraid that it is one of our regular 313s but they are at least 90% of the stock we see up the Seaford branch. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted March 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2016 Power to the people. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Submarine at 1200 feet asl over Totley Tunnel today: 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidmouth Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 30742 Charters - 30065 at the KESR by Martin Creese, on Flickr 30742 Charters - 30065 at the KESR by Martin Creese, on Flickr two from the 30742 Charters day with 30065 at the Kent& East Sussex Railway 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted March 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2016 30742 Charters - 30065 at the KESR by Martin Creese, on Flickr I wish I'd taken that. Superb. Many thanks. Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Line - check! Landscape - check! http://www.railpictures.net/photo/571480 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NCB Posted April 2, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2016 Heading east from Capel Bangor station, Vale of Rheidol, on a very damp 18/6/2008: 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 No14 "Captain Howey" seen from Dungeness Lighthouse https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfJTcplW4AEbgzF.jpg:large Regards, Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted April 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) . Edited November 15, 2016 by 4630 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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