37175 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 So will that be a rebuilt line to at least RA7, for the 66 to work it? It bodes well for future freight, if that's the case, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastleton P.Way Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I suppose to be perfectly correct it'll be propelling the LWRT. Unless it's on caterpillar tracks... I'll let it go this time, but any more Mr. Smartyar*e comments and you'll find yourself on latrine duty at Whitrope next season: Dave Smith CBE (Chief Bucket Emptier). You are of course quite correct: the LWRT will be propelled to "head of steel", sufficient strings dropped then dragged into place with a dozer/ RRV etc. Along comes NTC, the front of which IS on caterpillars, and builds the track underneath itself. Simples. Autoballasters, tamper then you have yourself a boil in the bag railway. Just for you Dave I'll upload a couple of piccies of NTC to the Flickr site tonight. Take big breaths now..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I notice that planning applications are being made for various structures along the line (several bridges). Looking at the details some of the new structures seem to the single track design with no allowance for any future doubling without rebuilding. eg Winston road in Gala. Search the Scottish Borders Council Planning applications website which shows detailed drawing of each new structure. Try looking at the weekly application list for the last few weeks it is other wise very difficult to find anything. This is your last chance to object Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawick_1987 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Regarding the feasibility of the route extending to Hawick: Paul Wheelhouse MSP@PaulWheelhouse @radioruderham @projecthawick 1st step is tech feasibility study of route(s). SNP got SBC to commit to doing one in coalition's programme. Paul Wheelhouse MSP@PaulWheelhouse @radioruderham @projecthawick to be fair I think cross party interest in this as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Regarding the feasibility of the route extending to Hawick: I don't think the problem is one of technical feasibility, it is the cost and following wider economic argument that needs to be won. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastleton P.Way Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I don't think the problem is one of technical feasibility, it is the cost and following wider economic argument that needs to be won. Mile for mile, Tweedbank to Hawick would be the most expensive section of the whole WR to reinstate. Other than the chicanes at Selkirk, the A7 south from Gala to Hawick is a well engineered road and is usually quite a fast drive. While my heart would love to see further state sponsored extensions to the present scheme, my head says an express bus service from Gala station is probably the best fit. I suspect that other rail reinstatements, eg. St. Andrews, Leven/ Methil will have a considerably sounder business case, and these places deserve a rail service too. Cue accusations of heresy.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawick_1987 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Mile for mile, Tweedbank to Hawick would be the most expensive section of the whole WR to reinstate. Other than the chicanes at Selkirk, the A7 south from Gala to Hawick is a well engineered road and is usually quite a fast drive. While my heart would love to see further state sponsored extensions to the present scheme, my head says an express bus service from Gala station is probably the best fit. I suspect that other rail reinstatements, eg. St. Andrews, Leven/ Methil will have a considerably sounder business case, and these places deserve a rail service too. Cue accusations of heresy.... Heresy? Not at all! Taking everything into consideration, I would say there are other routes that are far more deserving of government financial resources. However, you can rarely argue against the benefits of rail travel to a town's economy. My heart says railway in Hawick. My head says get a grip man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Mile for mile, Tweedbank to Hawick would be the most expensive section of the whole WR to reinstate. Other than the chicanes at Selkirk, the A7 south from Gala to Hawick is a well engineered road and is usually quite a fast drive. While my heart would love to see further state sponsored extensions to the present scheme, my head says an express bus service from Gala station is probably the best fit. I suspect that other rail reinstatements, eg. St. Andrews, Leven/ Methil will have a considerably sounder business case, and these places deserve a rail service too. Cue accusations of heresy.... Unfortunately I think you are right. Hawick is not likely to be near the top of the list when it come it building railways given the likely cost of reinstatement. The same could have been said for Gala a few years ago, so it’s still worth campaigning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Black Path around Newtongrange closes for railway construction to commence in earnest: http://www.bordersrailway.co.uk/news/midlothian-paths-close-to-make-way-for-railway.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwb.photos Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Another item from Newtongrange today:- http://twitter.com/BordersRailway/status/298373767862833152/photo/1 Regards David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 A view I've been looking forward to seeing for longer than I'd care to remember, tree clearance at Hardengreen -, at the silly, silly breach with a traffic island in the way. Planning idiocy. http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=42076 Fountainhall - I'll put my name down for the des res on the right for after the work's done: http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=42077 Clearance and early works have left Heriot looking much as it did in 1972: http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=42083 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawick_1987 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Cracking 'CHARD! I am giddy at just the sight of a tree clearing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 http://www.bordersrailway.co.uk/news.aspx Borders railway project web site has been updated with a few new items. Highlights include an artist’s impression of the Harden Green viaduct, veg clearance and much less interestingly Spot Light on some sort of village between Stow and Tweedbank whose name I don’t care to mention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr magnolia Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 There is an interesting article in last week New Civil Engineer about the construction contract. The web version is hidden behind a security thing, so I'm not organised enough to bring a link to the table, but I shall ask some IT people if its possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastleton P.Way Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Still not too late to recover the original S&T equipment cupboard at the north end of Bowshank Tunnel. It would make a lovely home for the single line token at Whitrope....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shed64a Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Driving along the city bypass today I noticed a lot of tree clearing at the end of the original stub, does anyone have any idea what that is for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Driving along the city bypass today I noticed a lot of tree clearing at the end of the original stub, does anyone have any idea what that is for? Hmmmm, that's very curious. The A720 crossing is going to be somewhat west of that intersect point, due to the Newcraighall deviation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastleton P.Way Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Driving along the city bypass today I noticed a lot of tree clearing at the end of the original stub, does anyone have any idea what that is for? Millerhill yard is being prepped as the base for construction trains. The extremities of what was the former OHLE construction depot have become somewhat overgrown in recent years even though much of the track is actually in reasonable nick...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shed64a Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Millerhill yard is being prepped as the base for construction trains. The extremities of what was the former OHLE construction depot have become somewhat overgrown in recent years even though much of the track is actually in reasonable nick...... Thanks, I did wonder if it was something to do with the new line. I also see from Midlothian Council's planning site this application https://planning-applications.midlothian.gov.uk/OnlinePlanning/applicationDetails.do?action=showSummary&caseNo=12/00837/DPP Its for a new train facility, would this also be connected to the new railway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shed64a Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Another couple of pictures from this week showing site clearance in the Newtongrange area. A clear view of the lady victoria and the site offices for BAM appearing on the right. And a more familiar view, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Cruising Stowards http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=42269 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Plan are now on the SBC website for some of the more intetresting new bridges over the Gala wate near Gala Wheatland bridge http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MJI69BNT08G00 Ryehaugh bridge http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MJI4PENT08G00 Torwoodlee bridge http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MJI8KNNT08G00 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37175 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Reports from Melrose this morning of orange suits on the platform and trees being cut back ... preparatory work for the next stage or will Tweedbank have through-platforms?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hi Three more substantial bridges over the Gala water on the sbc website. From the design of the two single tracks structures if would appear that future doubling of the line would require a new bridge. the Bowshank south bridge is double track which suggest the tunnel will be also. Bowshank south bridge, new alignment means a new deck is required unlike the others it has 2 tracks, this is effectively a new bridge. http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MJWYG9NT08G00 Galabank bridge single track using old girders http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MJWXOVNT08G00 Watherstone bridge single track using old girders http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MJWX50NT08G00 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 26, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hi Three more substantial bridges over the Gala water on the sbc website. From the design of the two single tracks structures if would appear that future doubling of the line would require a new bridge. the Bowshank south bridge is double track which suggest the tunnel will be also. Bowshank south bridge, new alignment means a new deck is required unlike the others it has 2 tracks, this is effectively a new bridge. http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MJWYG9NT08G00 Galabank bridge single track using old girders http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MJWXOVNT08G00 Watherstone bridge single track using old girders http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MJWX50NT08G00 Nice to see that they are trying to reuse as much as possible. Someones going to have gun drilling out the old cross bracing rivets and bolting in the new steelwork. Also the track has some real superelevation so they must be trying to get the speed limit as high as possible. Good to see progress. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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