Fat Controller Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 If the bridge was a public footpath, then NR will be obliged to replace it, or go through formal closure procedures. I can't see the bridge being replaced until the rest of the works are completed, as pedestrians and plant are not a good combination. It does amuse me to see them getting 'aerated' (as M-I-L used to say) about being denied the use of the beach, as in many visits, I've rarely seen more than a solitary angler there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 If the bridge was a public footpath, then NR will be obliged to replace it, or go through formal closure procedures. I can't see the bridge being replaced until the rest of the works are completed, as pedestrians and plant are not a good combination. It does amuse me to see them getting 'aerated' (as M-I-L used to say) about being denied the use of the beach, as in many visits, I've rarely seen more than a solitary angler there. Even if it isn't, strictly a recorded right of way - continued public use for more than 7 unrestricted years would likely, make it a right of way .... it would probably cost more to contest it than replace it. J 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Remember the details I gave on page 31. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovenor Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 A petition to "rail track" would not be much use, but the closure notice only covers 6 months anyway. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 If the bridge was a public footpath, then NR will be obliged to replace it, or go through formal closure procedures. I can't see the bridge being replaced until the rest of the works are completed, as pedestrians and plant are not a good combination. It does amuse me to see them getting 'aerated' (as M-I-L used to say) about being denied the use of the beach, as in many visits, I've rarely seen more than a solitary angler there. Yer right there. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted March 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 28, 2016 Any idea if they are replacing your over-track photography balcony? J It remains a public right of way. The closure notice which has been posted is only a temporary one and suggests that the way will be reinstated. If that is not to be the case there is a statutory extinction (closure) process which must be gone through and which allows for public objections to permanent closure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 It remains a public right of way. The closure notice which has been posted is only a temporary one and suggests that the way will be reinstated. If that is not to be the case there is a statutory extinction (closure) process which must be gone through and which allows for public objections to permanent closure. Went through one once, on an RAF Station, where the R of W went across the end of the actual runway !! A path was provided, which went round the end of the runway, an additional 30 yds left, then, after crossing the end of the runway, right for 30 yds to rejoin the original course. Granted, only a bit safer, but the difference between being shaken by the sound of a jet passing a couple of feet over you, or Splat ! The number of objections was simply astounding - unbelievable and took ages. The alternative would have to be effectively to slide the whole runway lengthwise, which would mean diverting the road at the opposite end by that amount. Like Gwiwer says, it was remote and I never saw anyone use it, as people passing used the nice clean road parallel to the muddy, overgrown path. ... J. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Well got up there for 1100, Greeted with heavy rain for 20 mins, the temp dropped 6 degrees. Then the sun came out, wind breezee. Returned at 1230, as they had broken for lunch, was not going to hang around, also lost the majority of the photos,I took, due to camera card error,no spare on me. Julian,overflew me, with his altitude detector at midday,bit of a boy racer, with his white scarf,on a straightened wire coat hanger. by ferriesdover, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 First photo, on arrival. by ferriesdover, on Flickr 2nd photo, by ferriesdover, on Flickr Clearing debris,from bridge supports . by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Looking at those pictures they might yet get the bridge back up within the 6 months ............. Particularly as it looks like they are planning to use Lego there ............. J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Well, these are the last photos, I was able to retrieve, from the camera card, Had lots of other good ones,that are now lost. Dozing in the sun. by ferriesdover, on Flickr A new machine on site, today. by ferriesdover, on Flickr A large artic flatbed turned up, delivered this piece of kit, (to push plies in ). by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Time to take up the track, and put the orange men out, of the box. by ferriesdover, on Flickr Edited March 29, 2016 by David Todd 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted March 29, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2016 So the red machine bores the holes and the crane puts the steel in. http://www.digitalnewsroom.co.uk/uploads/2010/10/WestBromApproved.jpg prior to filling with concrete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 29, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2016 So the red machine bores the holes and the crane puts the steel in. http://www.digitalnewsroom.co.uk/uploads/2010/10/WestBromApproved.jpg prior to filling with concrete. Yes, judging by the pics on Bachy Soletanche's website the newly arrived machine would appear to be an auger rig so exactly as you say - it drills the holes and then they are piled/concreted although it's not yet clear what sort of piles will be used. However Bachy Soletanche also do various other sorts of underground work so it might not be that simple - we will no doubt see in due course provided David continues to supply us with lovely clear pics of what is going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 29, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2016 This is getting as good as the Dawlish thread was with the different machines. When are we going to get a big red spidery thing. Please keep the photos coming Dave. Jamie 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I would expect a new bridge to be up and running when the beach is reopened as it is an escape route off the beach if the tide catches people out. I really liked that old bridge though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 That is certainly up to date technology ... if a little large ....... Well, these are the last photos, I was able to retrieve, from the camera card, Had lots of other good ones,that are now lost. Dozing in the sun. by ferriesdover, on Flickr A new machine on site, today. by ferriesdover, on Flickr A large artic flatbed turned up, delivered this piece of kit, (to push plies in ). by ferriesdover, on Flickr by ferriesdover, on Flickr ................. perhaps when you make a scale version, it could dual purpose on the layout and the local haemorrhoid clinic .... There are some mental pictures that are sometimes more vivid than others!! ... J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Yes, judging by the pics on Bachy Soletanche's website the newly arrived machine would appear to be an auger rig so exactly as you say - it drills the holes and then they are piled/concreted although it's not yet clear what sort of piles will be used. However Bachy Soletanche also do various other sorts of underground work so it might not be that simple - we will no doubt see in due course provided David continues to supply us with lovely clear pics of what is going on. This is getting as good as the Dawlish thread was with the different machines. When are we going to get a big red spidery thing. Please keep the photos coming Dave. Jamie I have replaced the duff camera card, but,Tomorrow, I have the grandson all day and a service eng. visiting,anytime after midday. Will have to hatch a plan, for photos tomorrow. Now, where did I store the flashgun powder ? Edited March 29, 2016 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted March 29, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2016 Now, where did I store the flashgun powder ? "Put that light out!" Oh, no Walmington-on-Sea's a bit further along the coast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 They don't like it upem! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 "Put that light out!" Oh, no Walmington-on-Sea's a bit further along the coast. They don't like it upem! I heard Sussex, is nice, this time of year .? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted March 29, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2016 That is certainly up to date technology ... if a little large ....... ................. perhaps when you make a scale version, it could dual purpose on the layout and the local haemorrhoid clinic .... There are some mental pictures that are sometimes more vivid than others!! ... J They don't like it upem! Lego bricks? Piles? I predict a critical shortage of Anusol in Dover any time soon Looks as though Plan A might be to pile through the trestle to bedrock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Lego bricks? Piles? I predict a critical shortage of Anusol in Dover any time soon Looks as though Plan A might be to pile through the trestle to bedrock. .......................................................... Oooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......................!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) We started early today, dropped off by daughter at Megger,walked up with grandson. Photos using the ipad. more from the camera, later. Edited March 30, 2016 by David Todd 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2016 There look's as if some serious piling work is about to be done. It will be very interesting to see how the work progresses. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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