fegguk Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I had a cycle round Millerhill and Eskbank yesterday together with a trip up the A7. There is a diggers every couple of miles doing its thang. The highlights were Sherifhall to Shawfair work on the bypass diversion, and cuttings either side of the new link road Hardengreen excavating the infilled cutting, the old railway path is now out of bounds Falahill work seems to be starting on removing the hill for the new road over the railway, similar work at Heriot and Fountainhall. Tweedbank forming the carpark and access road It was quite difficult to get good photograph due to access restrictions And finally lorry crossing the Newbattle viaduct, I was eating chips at the time and the sun got in the way also ra polis were booking the car behind me in the lay-bye and the licence for my nodding dog had expired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Paul Bigland's been to see the advance of the yellow machines. There's a part-gallery dedicated to the BR, here's a link to Gorebridge progress: http://paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p455000738/h6ed30e20#h6ed30e20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 More planning applications for Gala and Stow stations. http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/weeklyListResults.do?action=firstPage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Fushiebridge trackbed cleared, seems the big boys' toys made light work of returning the base to something like as-built condition. http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=43902 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Alternative design submitted for Falahill A7 crossing. And far more sensible and proportionate it looks too. http://www.bordersrailway.co.uk/news/alternative-railway-design-proposed-at-falahill.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Alternative design submitted for Falahill A7 crossing. And far more sensible and proportionate it looks too. http://www.bordersrailway.co.uk/news/alternative-railway-design-proposed-at-falahill.aspx For those interested in the details the revised planing application is on SBC website. I note that there is a comment from a member of the public that the design of the bridge only allows fr a single track line and is therefore sub optimal http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MR3I3FNT8M000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 For those interested in the details the revised planing application is on SBC website. I note that there is a comment from a member of the public that the design of the bridge only allows fr a single track line and is therefore sub optimal http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=MR3I3FNT8M000 Tynehead last week! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Tynehead last week! Good place for a station! Eskbank last Monday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Borders rail link: Steam trains for touristsSTEAM trains are to return to the Borders Railway, offering passengers an “unforgettable experience” when it reopens in two years.http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/borders-rail-link-steam-trains-for-tourists-1-3057842 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted August 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2013 Borders rail link: Steam trains for tourists STEAM trains are to return to the Borders Railway, offering passengers an “unforgettable experience” when it reopens in two years. http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/borders-rail-link-steam-trains-for-tourists-1-3057842 If true , and I'm not doubting the OP but sometimes politicians get a bit carried away, I think it would be an excellent move. It would encourage users to travel on the line and promote the Borders area , possibly attracting more residents/business. I note that the railway has already triggered a boom in house building in the area. Practically though,how would a steam loco be turned at Tweedbank, and if as I suspect, it cant be turned would it be permissable to travel back tender first , remembering the full journey should begin and end at Waverley. I know the Mallaig line does this, but not over heavy commuter routes. The other thing to be careful of is abstraction of revenue from Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'll do my best to answer your questions shortly, Legend. For now though, here's progress at Gorebridge, that I'm still amazed to see. Despite the fact I know the rebuild is happening, I spent so many years checking out these locations, never imagining that it would, that such photos still stop me in my (Caterpillar) tracks.... http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=44340 Sheriffhall; good to see road on the back foot for a while as the line's reinstated: http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=44347 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr magnolia Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I wonder how he managed to get onto the roundabout to take that Sheriffhall photo? re steam - I think I asked a question about that a while back (maybe on this thread) because I'd read something about the passing loops being too far apart to allow steam and 170s to mix, even on an hourly timetable. My guess at the minute would be a plan or an assumption by some that timetabled sunday services will be minimal or nil, and thus allow some steam? Dunno if that is likely to be real, but certainly for those of us who currently use the waverely 'stub end' services from Newcraighall, the current lack of sunday trains seems bonkers. Equally, the idea of relaying the route and NOT having steam on it seems bonkers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Galasheils is still awaiting action, but towards Edinburgh looks good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Galasheils is still awaiting action, but towards Edinburgh looks good. And more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 And some more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher24 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 And some more! it may never happen but what a sound and sight it would be to see 60532 or number 9 barking up the bank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 it may never happen but what a sound and sight it would be to see 60532 or number 9 barking up the bank. Sure it will, but have to get dragged back though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fegguk Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 A few new items on the Border railway web site including and excellent arial view of the northern end of the new line showing the deviation from the old route and th city bypass detour http://www.bordersrailway.co.uk/news.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Bowshank residents seek new accommodation: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-23973127 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Fountainhall, a long way both visually and in time, from the shots of the last weekend specials stood close by the Standard signal box. http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=44482 ...and Tynehead, first station to close on that final weekend. The concrete posts of the fences for each slope down to the platforms are still visible over 44 years since Tynehead's postmistress ascended them with the last ever bags delivered by train (behind a BR/Sulzer Type 2) http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=44489 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 The cottage at Halebank saw the procession of classic traction and presided over the demolition trains, it would be a shame if it misses the rebirth. Another wee bothy I'd be delighted to save: http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=44509 EDIT: Oh, my 5,000th post! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 More at a transformed and unrecognizable Fountainhall, base camp: http://www.railbrit.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=44517 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Danger - BLASTING! Falahill - the new solution to the removal of the old dog-leg bridge (when was that, 1972-ish?) is not all that straightforward, and ironically the surfacemen's cottages now necessitate slewing the railway they were originally built to serve further away! http://www.bordersrailway.co.uk/news/railway-rock-blasting-scheduled.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2013 Danger - BLASTING! Falahill - the new solution to the removal of the old dog-leg bridge (when was that, 1972-ish?) is not all that straightforward, and ironically the surfacemen's cottages now necessitate slewing the railway they were originally built to serve further away! http://www.bordersrailway.co.uk/news/railway-rock-blasting-scheduled.aspx I love the expression 'blasting technique' - new fancy terminologyfor just plain 'blasting' I presume or are they going to use the 'technique' with something other than explosives I wonder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted September 16, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2013 The ripple method? the sequence blasting technique which spreads fractures along the blast line and results in smaller pieces of rock which can be dug by a big wheeled loader.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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