shanks522 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Really enjoying the picture updates David, I was tempted to go out this morning and catch the engineers train, wish i had now. Graham. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Really enjoying the picture updates David, I was tempted to go out this morning and catch the engineers train, wish i had now. Screen shot 2016-03-10 at 19.03.40.png Graham. Yes G, would be nice if someone had the time to capture it,on the way down and put the photos up. It was an early start today, normally it would leave Hoo Up Yard at 0800 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yes G, would be nice if someone had the time to capture it,on the way down and put the photos up. It was an early start today, normally it would leave Hoo Up Yard at 0800 hours. I was going to catch it through Meopham, maybe next time. G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Very interesting stuff - especially the Turneresque lashed-to-the-foremast footage in the southerly (?) gale. 1 By what kind of % does the roll resistance of that materials train increase in creeping around 10 chain curve compared to level straight pw? 2 How long does it take to unload with those machines? 3 Can you remind us please where that roadstone originates? many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'd never realised that the tunnel down to Samphire was open to the public, learn something every day! Andi Samphire Hoe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'd never realised that the tunnel down to Samphire was open to the public, learn something every day! Andi Yes it's great fun. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Sharon Powell pictures. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Hmm, What to do today? You don't really want to see heaps of unloaded stone chipping's again ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Very interesting stuff - especially the Turneresque lashed-to-the-foremast footage in the southerly (?) gale. 1 By what kind of % does the roll resistance of that materials train increase in creeping around 10 chain curve compared to level straight pw? 2 How long does it take to unload with those machines? 3 Can you remind us please where that roadstone originates? many thanks 1 Significantly, though the maths are beyond me; there are pages of stuff on the Internet devoted to this. 2 The machines are surprisingly quick and thorough- my old boss, who had been depot manager at TML Sevington during the Channel Tunnel's construction, reckoned there was very little between hopper and grab discharge, once you'd allowed for the time opening, closing and checking doors. I'd estimate between five and ten minutes for one of the bogie wagons, and less for the four wheelers;so about 2-3 hours for a 20-wagon train. 3 I don't think anything about the point of origin of that roadstone has been mentioned, though the trains are despatched from Hoo Jct (North Kent). It looks as though it's fairly dark-coloured; could it be granite from Mountsorrel or elsewhere in the Charnwood Forest area? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks for that response FC - interesting about the time taken over checking doors etc.on hoppers. RaR wonders whether the RaR materials train would have been postponed had it been blowing a gale like the day before. I do realise the roll resistance stuff is hugely complex; it just struck those guys top and tailing the train would have been aware of an enormous wattage being exerted from DP on to the siteworks, compared to the return. dh 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Hmm, What to do today? You don't really want to see heaps of unloaded stone chipping's again ? Why not, this forum's other name is the Deja Vu society. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thanks for that response FC - interesting about the time taken over checking doors etc.on hoppers. RaR wonders whether the RaR materials train would have been postponed had it been blowing a gale like the day before. I do realise the roll resistance stuff is hugely complex; it just struck those guys top and tailing the train would have been aware of an enormous wattage being exerted from DP on to the siteworks, compared to the return. dh I presume the rear loco is ANR (Attached Not Required) and is there to simplify operation by avoiding the need to run round. So in fact it isn't providing power on the back but is actually adding deadweight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) I presume the rear loco is ANR (Attached Not Required) and is there to simplify operation by avoiding the need to run round. So in fact it isn't providing power on the back but is actually adding deadweight.Yes you are correct, the rear 66 is being towed unpowered, to the site, the reverse,on the return trip. A max of 4 hours to unload materials, includes, the lunch break. Also to remember, it may have to be loaded with spoil or site waste, not much of that though. Edited March 11, 2016 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Also to remember, it may have to be loaded with spoil or site waste, not much of that though. If it isn't a contaminant I guess the sea will sort any spoil - it's quite good at that. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Well, lack of energy today, out at 1300 back at 1330. 20 odd wagon loads did not go far. by ferriesdover, on Flickr Civvies on the beach, wonder if it is open,or they dodged security by ferriesdover, on Flickr No sign of the Rock Hopper Penguins, colonizing yet, by ferriesdover, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I waited for the viz to clear today, cold nagging Easterly, also for the sun to be behind me. The surface has been scraped,closer to the rail head. by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Derek, without his Dominoes, is out today. by ferriesdover, on Flickr Work adjacent to the tunnel mouths. by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 These, seem like mushrooms',more appearing after dark. I would propose these are fitted with teak panels, foot rests at the bottom, with removable fitted cushions. Great place to sun bathe,later in the year, from sunrise to 1700 in the summer. by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) This, seems to have had a bit more excavated. by ferriesdover, on Flickr I was, going to leggit over the top of the hill and down to home, but the bus arrived, just as I crossed the road. Shame, maybe tomorrow. by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr Edited March 11, 2016 by David Todd 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) While waiting,for the fog to be burnt away today,I have have been sent these photos, By friends Mike Jackson/Nigel Scutt. This was the day before,I went to Samphire Hoe,but had been told of it by the Rangers. Returning to Shakespeare section, after working Abbotscliffe section. They are about to enter western side of Shakey Tunnel. Edited March 12, 2016 by David Todd 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 No photos today, got as far as the Ad Pier, home for 1500. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Two photos taken yesterday, by More layers of sub base. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 A delivery, yesterday. by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 10 mins ago . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2016 The idea of those patches of concrete now looks a bit clearer - although so odd that I might be on the wrong track - but they seem to be sloped to ensure water run-off, hence the holes bored in the wall. Presumably this is to avoid or mitigate against the newly added material being washed away by heavy seas? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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