RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted October 2, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2020 I often wonder how the GNR would have managed a project like this. And pink hi-viz suits? Many thanks to all who continue to post here. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted October 2, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, corneliuslundie said: I often wonder how the GNR would have managed a project like this. Jonathan Dive unders didn't seem particularly popular, apart from in very restricted layouts, so I would guess a flyover instead. Edited October 2, 2020 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted October 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2020 59 minutes ago, corneliuslundie said: I often wonder how the GNR would have managed a project like this. 4 blokes in trousers, waistcoat and jacket, 2 wheelbarrows and shovels and a lot of beer, bread and cheese. ......I'd say 4 days tops.. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted October 2, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2020 Possessions tended to be much shorter and there is a photo of a new bridge being connected at Lancaster Green Ayre in 1911 which entailed moving a double junction. There are about 50 workmen in the photo. I'm not sure about the copyright but hope it is of interest for illustrative purposes only. 1The tracks in the foreground are those onto the new bridge that had been constructed parallel to the old bridge. You can just see the start of the previous bridge in the lower left of the photo. the signal box had been moved about 20 yards a month previously. The OHLE structures were put in place in 1908 but the new bridge was already planned so you can see a temporary bracket bolted to the left hand end of the gantry that supported the wires over the old bridge. As an aside, this photo has given me all sorts of detail information for my model of the station. Jamie 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 I cannot remember if I have posted this before. I only have vague memories of the works, well it was 61 years ago From the article what struck me was that the speed restriction of the junction was increased to 55mph running on to the Joint Line whereas the existing junction today has a limit of 40mph, progress? 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted October 2, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, jamie92208 said: Possessions tended to be much shorter and there is a photo of a new bridge being connected at Lancaster Green Ayre in 1911 which entailed moving a double junction. There are about 50 workmen in the photo. I'm not sure about the copyright but hope it is of interest for illustrative purposes only. 1The tracks in the foreground are those onto the new bridge that had been constructed parallel to the old bridge. You can just see the start of the previous bridge in the lower left of the photo. the signal box had been moved about 20 yards a month previously. The OHLE structures were put in place in 1908 but the new bridge was already planned so you can see a temporary bracket bolted to the left hand end of the gantry that supported the wires over the old bridge. As an aside, this photo has given me all sorts of detail information for my model of the station. Jamie I notice just one guy in the small group to the right appears to be not wearing head protection (cloth cap)! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted October 2, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2020 20 minutes ago, Donington Road said: I cannot remember if I have posted this before. I only have vague memories of the works, well it was 61 years ago From the article what struck me was that the speed restriction of the junction was increased to 55mph running on to the Joint Line whereas the existing junction today has a limit of 40mph, progress? I think you have posted it before but a second view is worth a look. What they call "poor alignment " of the junction to the Spalding line, looks much better than today's zig-zag ladder. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, melmerby said: I notice just one guy in the small group to the right appears to be not wearing head protection (cloth cap)! Mandatory head gear is not applicable to those of a certain religious persuasion. Although I am unsure if colour co-ordination is. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crun Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) Will they install Trackslab into the tunnels? As in the Kings Cross Gasworks tunnel? Edited October 2, 2020 by Crun 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted October 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2020 One more from the publicity machine covering a visit by David Horne (CEO LNER) and Paul Bristow (local MP): 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Our roving reporter has sent these to compliment Richards post above. The most interesting things are beyond the orange suits Our local Conservative MP, Paul Bristow. 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted October 3, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2020 A bit more courtesy of Twitter. The box is now complete. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F S & T Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Hi Has the box got a base or does it fit each side of the tunnel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, 40F S & T said: Hi Has the box got a base or does it fit each side of the tunnel? The box has two sides and a top. The base of each side wall will slide through the centre of each bored tunnel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crun Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) MP free photograph: Edited October 3, 2020 by Crun 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F S & T Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Hi To get that to move is one thing but to go 100 yards is another. Where are the jacks going to be and what is at the back of the jacks also how is it moved 100 yards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted October 4, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2020 There was an article in Rail Engineer about the project. IIRCthe jacks will push against what you see in the picture. Presumably there will be anchorages then the jacks will do their stuff then move up and repeat. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 The large heap of ballast has gone, but where? There has been weekend working at Glinton Junction on the cross over, but cannot see any new ballast. New ballast that was brought in last week. Work continues with assembling rebar on Lincoln Road bridge to produce higher side walls in the centre. At Hurn Road the ramp is being steadily shaped form the A15 road bridge towards the dive under. Lot of water about which is quite normal in this very clay orientated area. 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 23 hours ago, 40F S & T said: Hi To get that to move is one thing but to go 100 yards is another. Where are the jacks going to be and what is at the back of the jacks also how is it moved 100 yards? 22 hours ago, jamie92208 said: There was an article in Rail Engineer about the project. IIRCthe jacks will push against what you see in the picture. Presumably there will be anchorages then the jacks will do their stuff then move up and repeat. Jamie Here is the link https://www.newcivilengineer.com/the-future-of/future-of-rail-curved-box-jack-takes-out-east-coast-main-line-junction-19-02-2020/ 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F S & T Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Hi Mick Many thanks for the information. I hope they are right it look very big item to move Thanks again also thanks to everyone for the videos, photos & information. What will we do when it's finished? Barrie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted October 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2020 An appropriate person to involve in part of the job: (excerpt from the item linked to by Mick) "Mott MacDonald worked with Preene Groundwater Consulting and WJ Groundwater to design the dewatering system which features 300 wells, which were constructed by Stuart Wells." 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 2 hours ago, 40F S & T said: Hi Mick Many thanks for the information. I hope they are right it look very big item to move Thanks again also thanks to everyone for the videos, photos & information. What will we do when it's finished? Barrie The box is not going in straight line, so that's half the problem solved When it's all finished we'll play trains Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted October 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2020 "What will we do when it's finished?" I think the three main contributors should get together and produce a book, the definitive work on the project. Jonathan PS The only problem might be that most of those of interested have been following this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted October 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, melmerby said: An appropriate person to involve in part of the job: (excerpt from the item linked to by Mick) "Mott MacDonald worked with Preene Groundwater Consulting and WJ Groundwater to design the dewatering system which features 300 wells, which were constructed by Stuart Wells." To rather quell the levity, Stuart are a company that specialises in groundwater services including constructing wells https://www.stuartwells.co.uk/ If i had put that it wouldn't have semed funny. Edited October 6, 2020 by melmerby 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted October 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2020 17 hours ago, Donington Road said: The large heap of ballast has gone, but where? There has been weekend working at Glinton Junction on the cross over, but cannot see any new ballast. Right, turn your pockets out! We'll be watching Ebay for the auctions for 7mm, 4mm and 2mm ballast at cheap prices 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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