RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted April 4, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2012 Not sure what you mean by "connections in front of it"? Hi Steve, Its the connection arrowed in the enlargement There is nothing in the sectional appendix to say drivers must stand clear of the points whilst the platform starters are at danger, which *implies* there was another signal on the platform controlling this connection, possibly a straight post LNWR signal with a lower subsidiary arm. (Or is the platform end signal applicable to the platform further left, i.e. the signal is to the right of the train?) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrailltd Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 It is possible that the set of points illustrated are only used when entering the platforms. there are a signals in place at lime street which are part way down the platform. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 for those interested, some info on the current 1948 signal box. http://www.wbsframe.mste.co.uk/public/Liverpool_Lime_Street.html 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted April 4, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2012 It is possible that the set of points illustrated are only used when entering the platforms. there are a signals in place at lime street which are part way down the platform. Not really, you can't have unsignalled or unused facing points which is what they become when a train departs. I'm afraid I don't understand the second half of your comment, I assume it's not referring to the current signalling which has absolutely nothing to do with the LNWR based signalling. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 My Step Grandad was inspector in the box from the 70's til his retirement in the mid eighties. Enojyed a few hours in the box. I think it is safe to say my interest was of his making.. Ian for those interested, some info on the current 1948 signal box. http://www.wbsframe....ime_Street.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 1950s shot of the north western hotel http://www.flickr.com/photos/22115010@N06/4361671027/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted April 8, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2012 I collected my latest edition - No. 36 - of LMS Journal at the York show yesterday. In it the regular feature on signalling, "LMS Signals No 29.", by Reg Instone and L.G. Warburton deals comprehensively with the Lime Street Re-signalling of 1948. Although the results of this major project are in the period immediately after that which we model, there is a wealth if information to help us improve the authenticity of our running procedures. The project was originally planned just before the war, following an LMS Traffic Committee meeting which heard that the then present system was "Life Expired". It seems that much of the planning was completed during the latter years of the war with revisions being made up to May 1947. The new system was commissioned on Jan 28th 1948. Within one month, the old signal box had been demolished and tracks laid over the area to allow extension of Platforms 6 & 7 and Siding E. The article concludes that, although much modified, the Power Frame is still use, having been refurbished including new windows in 2003! They made things to last in those days. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iankemp Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 The video on the British railway Modellers Youtube page is great enjoyed all of the 17 min of it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted April 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2012 The video on the British railway Modellers Youtube page is great enjoyed all of the 17 min of it! Here's a link to it, if you've missed it earlier: Steve. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I visited Liverpool Wednesday, took the kids to the new museum on the Pier Head - must say that is one fantastic new building - a must see for anyone visiting Liverpool. The Overhead railway coach (on a replica section of overhead bridge) is there, as is the old L&M steam loco "Lion". Went by train from Wigan, and happy to see preliminary works are in progress for electrification, noticed a few over bridges being raised / rebuilt. Some station platforms have been recently lengthened also, though St Helens had a brand new station a couple of years ago. I presume the old manual boxes at St Helens, Prescott & Huyton will go, along with the semaphores. Most of the line has fairly new CWR rail also. Wonder what new trains / services we will have ? Lime St has not changed much over the years, still has it's old character, though full of DMU's & Pendolinos, the Network Rail yellow HST New Measurments Train was visiting also. It's still a very busy station. Walked to the end of the platform & took a few photo's, no hassle. Brit15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wootang Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 i think i speak for everyone when i say THIS LAYOUT IS LOOKING SPECTACULAR cant wait til i see it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) I collected my latest edition - No. 36 - of LMS Journal at the York show yesterday. In it the regular feature on signalling, "LMS Signals No 29.", by Reg Instone and L.G. Warburton deals comprehensively with the Lime Street Re-signalling of 1948. Although the results of this major project are in the period immediately after that which we model, there is a wealth if information to help us improve the authenticity of our running procedures..... I read that. Fascinating. Couldn't decide whether to buy the issue, though...... ....the Power Frame is still use, having been refurbished including new windows in 2003! Would that have been Windows 98, or Windows XP? Edited April 17, 2012 by Horsetan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 liverpool in 1951, no actual lime street station footage, but from about 5 minutes can see the area outside the station around st Georges hall. outakes for the movie the clouded yellow.. = 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 some shots i took in 2006, not the best quality they were taken on a mobile phone, Chris Hewitt and John Holden working on the track.. Mike 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted April 19, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19, 2012 Does this mean the next phase of the project is to put the OHLE up? Cheers Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted April 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2012 Does this mean the next phase of the project is to put the OHLE up? Cheers Phil. I do hope so... Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 i think ill give the politically correct answer which never tires and say no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) the jinty is on the neck siding in that shot and if you look closely you'll see the fireman is on all fours on top of the tank Edited April 20, 2012 by michael delamar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbedford Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Is he fishing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted April 20, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 20, 2012 and if you look closely you'll see the fireman is on all fours on top of the tank The only "Health and Safety" in those days were those copies passed around by smirking and sweaty handed schoolboys! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) The only "Health and Safety" in those days were those copies passed around by smirking and sweaty handed schoolboys! But wasn't that H&E? OzzyO. Edited April 20, 2012 by ozzyo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 some Liverpool street scenes from the period. a drive through Liverpool in 1946 Liverpool trams 1950. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete S Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Were these clips of Liverpool trams out takes from a film as after each tram departs a Morris 8 series 1 four seat tourer also pulls out , it would appear to be the same car each time. Yours ex Morris 8 owner, Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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