DeadRinger Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) David, Once again thank you for your efforts on this superb record during this project. DeadRinger Edited March 26, 2017 by DeadRinger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I thought the jetfoil was a Belgium crew ? The jetfoil service started early eighties . Nick Could be,news to me,if it was,there were two though. Then,why travel down to Dover,when you can travel from central London. Edited March 26, 2017 by David Todd 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Wouldn't go on that useless boat!! ........................................ The Bi**dy thing obviously can't float!! J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffinybryn Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 David, I'm sure I'm not alone in conveying my thanks for what you have done in keeping everyone up to date with this project. Through some terrible weather and at all hours, your dedication is greatly appreciated. And for those of us on this project, your photographs and updates have proved to be a fantastic record of this unique experience. I look forward to using the new fully restored footbridge and steps at the earliest opportunity!! Best regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I Will be down at the Ad pier entrance around 1530 hours today and once the tide clears the beach,, I shall walk the beach,east to west,over the new foot bridge. Low tide,today is 1753 hours. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Simon Lee Posted March 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 27, 2017 given the jet foil running late 1980's early 90;s Nick Sometime between May 1985 and September 1987 as on enlarging the photo my brown Mk3 Cortina can just be seen in the Ferry yard shunter's car park........ The Jetfoils had mixed crew, the pilots were American and the cabin/deck crew were Belgium girls 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffinybryn Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I Will be down at the Ad pier entrance around 1530 hours today and once the tide clears the beach,, I shall walk the beach,east to west,over the new foot bridge. Low tide,today is 1753 hours. I'll probably call by after work about 6. Low tide is 19:00 according to my tables. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I'll probably call by after work about 6. Low tide is 19:00 according to my tables. Beach walk done, home and photos are being developed. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 P1000092 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1000095 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1000104 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1000125 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted March 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Could be,news to me,if it was,there were two though. Then,why travel down to Dover,when you can travel from central London. image.png as I recall service transferred to RMT and moved to Dover to avoid excessive Port of London Passenger charges when I worked at Dartford Ferry Terminal during the P&O strike in Dover passengers where always less than 12 to avoid Pilot charges, now that was awkward Customs papers had to be presented at Tilbury ! http://www.doverferryphotosforums.co.uk/gts-13-jetferry-one-past-and-present/ Nick Edited March 27, 2017 by nick_bastable 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartthegrant Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 How nice to see the headland from the beach, though I must say I thought there would be quite a crowd there to see the reopening. Well done David you have kept this old Dover Shark and all the other thread followers well up to date with events as they unfolded. An outstanding labour through all weathers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 You been playing in the fuel bunkers Dave? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 You been playing in the fuel bunkers Dave? Not me, Paul Wells + 1 other. blagged a visit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 P1000109 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1000134 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1000141 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1000094 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Once more unto the beach, dear friends!’ Channel swimmers join Network Rail to celebrate reopening of Shakespeare Beach For decades, Channel swimmers have begun their epic journeys towards France from Shakespeare Beach in Dover. Now for the first time since Boxing Day 2015, when a massive storm damaged the sea wall behind the beach and the railway above it, swimmers can return to the shingle shore and enjoy one of Dover’s hidden gems after a new footbridge restored access to the beach. Network Rail engineers were today joined by Dover MP Charlie Elphicke and members of the Channel Swimming Association to officially open the bridge and mark the completion of a mammoth project to rebuild the sea wall protecting the railway between Dover and Folkestone. Repairs began in January 2016, when the first of 90,000 tonnes of granite rock armour was delivered to site. Since then, Network Rail engineers have been working to place the rock armour along a 375m stretch of the wall and put the new footbridge in place across the railway and down to the beach. The railway and sea wall itself were opened in September 2016. Network Rail’s director of route asset management, Alan Ross, said: “We knew from the minute we arrived in Dover on Boxing Day 2015 that this was going to be a huge job. We not only had to rebuild and protect the railway between Dover and Folkestone, but we also had to protect the cliff itself. “It’s great news for the local community that the beach is back open and I’d like to thank them for their support and understanding while we carried out our work. I’ve never known a project where everyone in the area has helped and supported us in the way that Dover did, from MP Charlie Elphicke to Dover District Council and businesses and people in the town. “We all felt responsible for making this project as good as it could be and finally we can say we’ve achieved our aim and the beach is back open.” Dover and Deal MP Charlie Elphicke, who chaired the sea wall repair task force after the storm of Christmas 2015, said: “Our fight to fix the sea wall just goes to show what can be achieved if people work together and get on with the job. Dedicated workers from Network Rail and Costain grafted round the clock – and the rail line was back on track three months ahead of schedule. “It’s fantastic to see the new footbridge and the historic Shakespeare Beach reopen today. I’m delighted our incredible Channel swimmers have now got their beach back.” Michael Read, who is president of the Channel Swimming Association and has swum the Channel 33 times, said: “I’m delighted that the beach is back because it was always the traditional starting point for swims and Channel swimmers have such an affection for it. Over the years we have also been able to use Samphire Hoe and now the pilots can choose a beach depending on the tides and how they will affect the swimmer. “The feeling of completing a crossing and walking back on dry land is the most wonderful feeling in the world.” Tim Ingleton, Dover District Council’s Head of Inward Investment, said: ““We are very pleased to hear this news from Network Rail, and welcome the completion of this important work, which will reconnect Shakespeare Beach with the community.” The project to rebuild the railway and part of the sea wall at Shakespeare Beach began immediately after Christmas 2015 and cost £39.8m. More than 90,000 tonnes of rock armour was shipped to Dover by barge, arriving at the port and latterly on a barge anchored offshore. The railway was rebuilt on a 235m viaduct supported by 138 columns and the rock armour was arranged along the beach to protect both it and the cliff face behind it from the power of the sea. At its peak, more than 1,000 people worked on the project at Dover, with around 150 working on the beach works and the footbridge. Companies involved were Network Rail and principle contractor Costain, along with Suttles Projects, who opened their quarry the day after Boxing Day, Tony Gee and Partners, who designed the viaduct; Brett, concrete; Pipex, footbridge; FP McCann, steps to the beach; Ovenden, beachworks; and Stema Shipping UK, rock supply. All told more than 180 suppliers helped bring the project to completion. Issued by Network Rail. 27.3.17. Edited March 28, 2017 by David Todd 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 The following photos,are not mine, Peter H took them,when I arrived home. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted March 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) A nice day for a walk along the beach, I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks. PS. The job is duly signed off. EDIT to add PS. Edited March 28, 2017 by Siberian Snooper 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 P1000132 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2017 P1000092 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1000095 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1000104 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1000125 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Is it me or are the edges of the lower steps already suffering erosion? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Is it me or are the edges of the lower steps already suffering erosion? No, it's no you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks for all your info photos about this project what will do with yourself perhaps your layout will leap ahead now its a fine model and I look forward to following your work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2017 No, it's no you. Thanks David. i have been wondering all the way through how the modern concrete will stand up to the elements and I hope the quality of this stuff isn't indicative of the rest of the job (i'm sure it won't be, but .... ) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Excellent. Thank you David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Is that a gravity defying post? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Is that a gravity defying post? Well spotted,the fence line,looks as though it's given way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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