WD0-6-0 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 As long as steam is still getting to Penzance so I can see it I'm happy. Thanks all for the information Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Now this isn't something you see modelled very often... A recent installation at Longrock. I presume it's because the drivers can't see the concrete buffers. Prototypical indicators for the modellers end of line 'hidden sidings' too. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2016 Now this isn't something you see modelled very often... A recent installation at Longrock. I presume it's because the drivers can't see the concrete buffers. Prototypical indicators for the modellers end of line 'hidden sidings' too. Longrock Balls - Small #1.jpg Longrock Balls - Small #2.jpg Longrock Balls - Small #4.jpg I wonder what happens in a strong wind? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted April 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2016 I wonder what happens in a strong wind? Squashed balls !!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 There is only the one pair at Longrock, that I've had sight of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 When a unit hits one do bells and lights come on with a message you have reached the end of the line go back to start and collect five pounds! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 The point is they are there, and the holding up structure is a bit more than a cobble together arrangement for say, an April fool. The balls are a very familiar sight way down west, known as Bouys from our local Chandler's stores. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 When a unit hits one do bells and lights come on with a message you have reached the end of the line go back to start and collect five pounds! I know we have a cash economy way down west, but in this instance, I believe there are no prizes. .... and no bells, no lights and I understand the earth doesn't move either. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2016 The point is they are there, and the holding up structure is a bit more than a cobble together arrangement for say, an April fool. The balls are a very familiar sight way down west, known as Bouys from our local Chandler's stores. Call them buoys - this is a buoy (and it's Cornish - lives off St Ives) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted April 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 25, 2016 I wonder what happens in a strong wind? When it blows down there, properly, they'll be horizontal!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hard to believe this is really necessary! How long have engine drivers particularly steam drivers been able to 'touch' bumpers without such paraphernalia. Who thinks up these ideas anyway? Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 So what's with the turntable at SBZ? It was working OK last year and its a bit of a shame that after spending all that money on fares, the best part of the trip is behind a couple of diesels. Brian. Easier to turn 2 locos on a triangle than muck about uncoupling them etc to use a turntable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) When a unit hits one do bells and lights come on with a message you have reached the end of the line go back to start and collect five pounds! No, there is a big sign which lights up to inform the driver to remove the inferior traction from the sidings as they are reserved for the superior trains. Edit- I see these balls are for Voyagers so I would like to update my post to- No, there is a big sign which lights up to inform the driver to remove the superior traction from the sidings as they are reserved for the inferior trains. Edited April 28, 2016 by royaloak 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Hard to believe this is really necessary! How long have engine drivers particularly steam drivers been able to 'touch' bumpers without such paraphernalia. Who thinks up these ideas anyway? Brian. If we touch the buffers, however gently, it is classed as a collision and we have lots of forms to fill in and have a long rest from driving trains, the days of 'squaring it up' are long gone. Edited April 25, 2016 by royaloak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Easier to turn 2 locos on a triangle than muck about uncoupling them etc to use a turntable. Easier to turn 2 locos on a triangle than muck about uncoupling them etc to use a turntable. Would agree if they were in close proximity but this is an eighty mile round trip. Time, fuel, pathing, etc; surely it doesn't add up! Besides, the passengers having paid expensive fares would probably like steam all the way down. But what do I know! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Call them buoys - this is a buoy (and it's Cornish - lives off St Ives) OK I give in, these are just lobster pot markers.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Unfortunately our "enlightener" about such matters as the St Blazey turntable has, rather selfishly in my view, taken early retirement from the Orange Army (and the Taunton RMweb do). All the very best Tim and, in the words of that song, thanks for the memories. Ed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2016 OK I give in, these are just lobster pot markers.... And 'targets' for anyone interested in doing a bit of lobster or crab pot line cutting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co-tr-Paul Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 OK. I knew the hanging bouys would cause comments..... . They are for roads 4 and 5 only for use with Voyager stableing. Long Rock is way behind other depots in some aspects, one of which is access steps. Not really a problem HST stock as there are steps fixed to the bogies. With 220/221s however, the only outside steps are at the cab ends meaning difficult to drag cleaning equipoment etc through the train. After many years of moaning, exterior access steps have been ordered and will be placed where the doors line up. Why i dont know and it seems daft but the dimensions of the steps are such that drivers will have to stop exactly in thge right place. Yes signs are already there and have been used for years........ . My thoughts are the same as yours on that !!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co-tr-Paul Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Final 57 to be repainted this cycle, 604 is now back and still in traditional GWR style. Should be at SPM open day. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Well chaps from Bouys to trains.. Plenty of mainline special action this April. I'm not around this coming Saturday for the Chester to Penzance WCR tour - so someone will have to deputize for me! The Belmond Pullman in action: Passing Grampound with the Saturday Charity working Up over Angarack viaduct with 66027 leading The Sunday empty working to Penzance prior to working back to Victoria. I was Pilotman for the Penzance single line - so got a ride on them! The Great Britain IX tour: Day one. Passenger train with WCR 57316 near Penponds Royal Scot heads west by Carlyon bay nearing sunset Magnificent sight heading back east on day two passing Bodriggy school at Hayle. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted April 27, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 27, 2016 "Like" just isn't good enough for some of those shots Craig. The ones at Angarrack, Carlyon Bay and Bodriggy School are special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co-tr-Paul Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) CORRECTION. Having been fed false info whilst off work, 57604 has NOT been repainted yet. wrists have been slapped. Update, 603 should be at SPM open day...... . Edited April 30, 2016 by Co-tr-Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted May 2, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2016 08410 was looking rather smart sat outside of Longrock this morning. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky7890 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 My photo of the Belmond Pullman from Sunday 24th April of it returning to London Victoria. Seen arriving at St Austell. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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