RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted January 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2017 I have to say that in those weather conditions, I am suprised that they did any lifting at all, it must have been very touch and go. If they had done the job over Christmas, I think they would have had the job in the bag. Sorry to any orange army that would have had to work over the festivities. Still the railway side of the job will hopefully be finished by this time next week and will only leave the rock armour on the beach to finish, unless I have missed something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The first span is on the trolleys and is being prepped for slinging and lifting. P1610174 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610175 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr This is from the tunnel tops, fog, closing in, with wind and rain. P1610179 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610178 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610181 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610184 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr I have to say that in those weather conditions, I am suprised that they did any lifting at all, it must have been very touch and go. If they had done the job over Christmas, I think they would have had the job in the bag. Sorry to any orange army that would have had to work over the festivities.Still the railway side of the job will hopefully be finished by this time next week and will only leave the rock armour on the beach to finish, unless I have missed something. The span was lifted, off the trolleys,then grounded. P1610186 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted January 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2017 We are not worthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Either, waiting for the high winds to abate, or adjust the slings, the lift commenced. P1610191 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610192 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610199 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610201 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610205 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610209 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610211 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610213 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610215 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610216 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610217 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610218 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 We are not worthy Why, which f/ball team ? Meloncaulie Rovers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted January 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2017 Why, which f/ball team ? Meloncaulie Rovers ? Don't understand that don't do footy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the center section was loaded and troll eyed down. P1610268 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610266 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr While fixings, to the first span. P1610277 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610279 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Unslinging, P1610280 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610281 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Center section,is brought in. P1610282 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610283 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610286 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610298 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610300 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Lifting the center section in. P1610309 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610312 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Trollies away,for second span, P1610315 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610316 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Back to center section.fitting. P1610372 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610373 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610376 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610383 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610389 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610327 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610335 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610344 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610358 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610361 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610364 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610365 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610371 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Slinging the second span. P1610391 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610392 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610393 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610401 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610411 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 At this point, both my cameras performance deteriorated, dramatically due to the rain ingress. P1610423 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610426 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0019 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0016 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0007 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0003 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0025 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0026 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0021 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Left for home, at 1310, as both cameras are rendered useless, for more action. but satisfied, that I had done enough. Apparently, Helcion turned up at 1400, suggesting,that the second span had been removed and was being landed for a second time. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Today, 1215 hours, Monday.2.1.17 P1610494 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610495 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1610435 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted January 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2017 Some good photos considering the weather, well done. I would probably stayed at home in such conditions. Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Sharma Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 "Hear Hear" for Siberian Snooper's post at 1955 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadRinger Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 David, Your dedication to this project over the last year has been outstanding, but this last lot of photos has really been an exceptional effort. Many thanks. DeadRinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helcion Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) Thank you chaps. Looking at this photo, it does appear that the bridge sides are low enough to look over. But how long before tight mesh is installed ? Edited January 2, 2017 by helcion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartthegrant Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Very bleak the fog and darkness, the pictures do show this really well. Speaking for myself and your other thread followers I am sure, you deserve a medal for all your efforts following this mammoth work. So another Yes please David from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 But how long before tight mesh is installed ? I tend not to wear that type of thermal underwear, these day's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted January 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2017 But how long before tight mesh is installed ? That may depend on whether the locals can be trusted not to chuck things off it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2017 I wonder if it was the plan to leave the three sections of the seaward side staircase on the landward side or if they ran out of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I wonder if it was the plan to leave the three sections of the seaward side staircase on the landward side or if they ran out of time? AN accumulation of events leading to delays,then time, otherwise, if it had been a complete hassle free install, the 3 stair sections would have been fitted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) I have heard, that the stairs,leading up from the new foot bridge, to the A20 public footpath we're not in the 39.5 million remit to be renewed or repaired. Edited January 3, 2017 by David Todd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Volunteer work day today,Western Heights behind Aycliffe. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jcredfer Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 That really does look highly unpleasant, to say the least {for once} .............. and I'm just referring to the view from here, let alone where they and you were!! J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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