RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted September 10, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2010 37 075 made an historic crossing of Apesford Level Crossing today (10/09/10) at about 1130, this being the first main line loco to cross it for nearly 20 years I believe. Here are two videos I took, photos to follow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dmOHzhdCX8 First Test Run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpG9cTNK1kU Second Test Run Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted September 10, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2010 What's the story behind this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted September 10, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2010 The dis-used line has recently been taken over from Network Rail by Moorland and City Railway and they have been clearing the track to get it ready for operation in November, I think the last train to use the line was in 1994. Yesterday 37 075 reached the Level Crossing but didn't go over it, my friend owns the old Apesford Crossing Keepers Cottage he sent some pictures and told me it was planned to cross today so I went over to record the occasion. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 10, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2010 Looks like they've got a fair bit of work to do before that can be used - gates in a bad state, no road signs or markings (and presumably no railway signage either?). Seems like they are going to be rather busy if they are going to open it when they've said they are going to open it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I found the crossing on Google Earth - looks in a mess on the street view, so they've certainly put a lot of work in recently. The street view appears to show the rails having been tarmaced over, so I imagine some-one was busy with a pick axe before the 37 arrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted September 10, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2010 The dis-used line has recently been taken over from Network Rail by Moorland and City Railway and they have been clearing the track to get it ready for operation in November, I think the last train to use the line was in 1994. Yesterday 37 075 reached the Level Crossing but didn't go over it, my friend owns the old Apesford Crossing Keepers Cottage he sent some pictures and told me it was planned to cross today so I went over to record the occasion. Peter Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Depot Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Any photo's, Cannot watch video as pc will not play it!....any other info welcome, always interesting to hear on new lines progressing... cheers Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 10, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2010 Looks like they've got a fair bit of work to do before that can be used - gates in a bad state, no road signs or markings (and presumably no railway signage either?). Seems like they are going to be rather busy if they are going to open it when they've said they are going to open it! Always pleased to hear someone has rescued a bit more railway, of course. How does the society stand re ROGS timescales for getting things shipshape? I thought the new requirements were due in very shortly? How will they affect the preserved lines? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 10, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2010 Always pleased to hear someone has rescued a bit more railway, of course. How does the society stand re ROGS timescales for getting things shipshape? I thought the new requirements were due in very shortly? How will they affect the preserved lines? I think the part exemption the heritage sector was granted expires next month Ian. But in theory it wouldn't apply to this line as its restoration didn't commence under the old HMRI approval and Inspection regime - as has been the case with several other things in the preservation world which have only ever been dealt with under ROGS. But the Inspectorate still have every right to come in and in the case of something like a line (re)opening it would be most unlikely if they did not get involved. But what they are then inspecting is something slightly different as while they have every right to carry out a physical inspection (and, I think, would normally do so) they can also look to see if ROGS has been correctly applied and can take enforcement action if they decide it hasn't. But what has changed is that effectively the HMRIs no longer act as a sort of unpaid consultant - they can tell you that you are doing it wrong, or aren't doing it right, but they're no longer in a position of necessarily suggesting how you might care to do it (although they sometimes do so in practice - then you are in the position of having to prove to them why you are not going to do it the way they want it! The latter mainly seems to happen with paperwork, records and admin procedures and it is winnable if you are on firm ground - I've got the T shirt on that one ). But when it comes to physical stuff out on the line etc or on stock it is not easy to re-write physics or what is still in various mandatory documents, and they know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hi Guys For more info on this topic.......check out this other link running on RMweb http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/topic/16285-churnet-valley-opens-its-gates/ ....it tells you much more about whats going on. The event planned for November will be massive. Watch this space. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted September 10, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2010 The HMRI were in attendance today and that I presume was the reason for the test. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 The HMRI were in attendance today and that I presume was the reason for the test. Peter Sounds exciting Pete. So we could be hearing something soon as to whether running rights have been granted...!!! I spent all last weekend in the caravan park alongside the track at Cheddleton......the guys in the workshops were really upbeat about this happening. I have booked in at the touring caravan site again for the weekend of the proposed opening in Novemeber. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsOatcake Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 1994 was the last time the crossing was used for the Leeky Pot railtour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 That video has shades of someone running a model loco back and forward over a problem bit of track... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Well that’s one way to get the dirt out between the check rails !,now I wonder if that will work on my in filled track:lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsOatcake Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Well that’s one way to get the dirt out between the check rails !,now I wonder if that will work on my in filled track:lol: they had to put new rails in, the old ones were removed and the gullies tarmacced over about 2 years ago as the crossing timbers were in such bad repair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted October 3, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2010 The test runs continue! Today LMS 8624 did a test run up to Apesford Crossing, here are a selection of pictures from this evening. How about that for a train set at the end of your garden! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Savoyard Posted October 3, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2010 And some video:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKL0cM-gjmM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnxLs2f79BA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Well done that man.!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic set of pictures and video too.........I am just about wetting myself with anticipation of the big event. Thanks for going to the trouble of posting everything for us to see. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 HI Top bit of lens work there my good man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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