RMweb Premium Gary H Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2014 To work 6C29 1320 Hackney Yard to Westbury. Could have been the side tippers that were trapped in Hackney for the last 8 weeks then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2014 70 not being tested for being waterproof along there then? Do I remember something a few years back when some X Country set failed due to spray getting into the elastic band drive thingy? It looked a bit rough in some of the recent pics (the sea not the Class 70) and the weather is quite good. It must be 'interesting' along there when the line is open and the sea is 'up'! Is there some sort of limit where Units are 'stopped' due to the 'washover/spray? P Major incidents involving Voyagers in October 2004 and December 2005. Yes, there are trigger levels and a complete Operating Protocol to govern it, plus a sophisticated externally-sourced weather forecast every 12 hours. I could go on (but I won't), suffice to say that the whole thing is tightly controlled and managed. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Looks as though it could be a little bit damp this morningimage.jpg been out most of the day was in Dawlish at 10 am today, waves were hitting the wall & going up 20ft in the air washed over the line into Marine Parade Amey, Bam Nuttal, & one other were down there pronto checking the resin bonding Was unsafe for a while to go either way along the sea wall walks what people forget is that once your knocked off your feet there is nothing to grab hold of the stonework is all polished by the waves and there are no railings or steelwork to grab hold of so swoosh over the edge you go Edited April 16, 2014 by Granitechops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Indeed there is a riverside cinder path all the way up to The Higher Ferry. Alas Britannia Halt is no more. It was demolished some years ago unfortunately by a previous management. our school trains used to stop there some mornings for visitors for Brittania Colledge to alight, If I remember correctly it was only about 20 ft long ( but the memory IS getting dim that was 1956!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) 17.23 Surface is looking good Fence rails done, mesh added Edited April 16, 2014 by Granitechops 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 yesterday at Dawlish Warren I could drive right onto the beach with my buggy overnight the sand level had dropped leaving a step that I could not drive over!! this morning the edge was 4 inches by the wall & about 9 inches at the outer end 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2014 yesterday at Dawlish Warren I could drive right onto the beach with my buggy overnight the sand level had dropped leaving a step that I could not drive over!! this morning the edge was 4 inches by the wall & about 9 inches at the outer end 100_4890 (Small).JPG 100_4889 (Small).JPG It does seem and has been mentioned before that the beach is very dynamic and is constatly changing. In front of where the major breech was the beach has come and gone several times over the decades. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 20.00 first time seen any other than orange army on the webcam looking good maybe time for trapped vehicles to escape 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2014 Nice to see some 'rare' FGW rock on a well known auction site. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-First-Great-Western-railway-memorabilia-ROCK-candy-Dawlish-/331179082406?pt=UK_Collectables_Memorabila_RL&hash=item4d1bcfc2a6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2014 20.00 first time seen any other than orange army on the webcam looking good maybe time for trapped vehicles to escape 16 Aprl NWRPic 20.00 .jpg Yuch, that looks like a serious sewer slick just off the wall..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2014 Nice to see some 'rare' FGW rock on a well known auction site. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-First-Great-Western-railway-memorabilia-ROCK-candy-Dawlish-/331179082406?pt=UK_Collectables_Memorabila_RL&hash=item4d1bcfc2a6 Actually, I'm somewhat saddened to see that up for sale so soon. Can't folk simply enjoy their stick of rock, or give it to some relation kiddie somewhere? Why try to make money out of a gift under these circumstances? maybe time for trapped vehicles to escape Assuming some haven't done so already.... Utilities next, I believe, then a proper Tarmac surface next week. It does seem and has been mentioned before that the beach is very dynamic and is constatly changing. In front of where the major breech was the beach has come and gone several times over the decades. Agreed, and this is precisely why we found it necessary to build the deep toe foundations between 10 and 15 years ago, without which, we would have been looking at the loss of much more of the wall this winter just gone. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted April 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2014 Actually, I'm somewhat saddened to see that up for sale so soon. Can't folk simply enjoy their stick of rock, or give it to some relation kiddie somewhere? Why try to make money out of a gift under these circumstances? Indeed, also odd that they are in Penarth? Pleased to see nobody has bid a fiver yet, I don't think he's going to get rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Photos from this morning 10am ish No storm just an onshore stiff sea breeze very choppy seas taken when the waves had abated a bit as the tide went out you can just see the pools on the road side contrast this with this taken monday 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Debris thrown up overnight under viaduct at Dawlish town Just a correction to one of my earlier posts the shingle to the right of the main breakwater was NOT banked up by the sea it was what had been washed up under the viaducts ( 3-4 ft deep) in the second February storm & repatriated unto the arms of the ocean by the contractors seen here right up under the tea bar The Pirates Chest 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thing is, with the sand gone AWOL there's very little to stop the waves from hitting the wall with some force. With even a steeply sloping beach there's an angle that dissipates a lot of the force. I think there'll be a lot of this until the beach returns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Yuch, that looks like a serious sewer slick just off the wall..... Yes It does look that way but I dont think there are any sewer pipes anywhere along there they all run inland along the main Dawlish Exeter road to the works at the Warren More likely its the 'fresh ' water out from Dawlish Brook the enters the sea under the Viaduct could be farm run off red soil etc The Brook in Spate ( well after it had calmed down somewhat) it had actually overflowed all the footpaths & the zebra crossing by the Viaduct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I'd like to know which expletive deleted authorised a compressor to still be running at present (23.40) tonight in Teignmouth rear yard. I'd show him where to park it! Luckily I am not as close as some of the houses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Compensation by NR to Operators announced. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-27055780 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) I'd like to know which expletive deleted authorised a compressor to still be running at present (23.40) tonight in Teignmouth rear yard. I'd show him where to park it! Luckily I am not as close as some of the houses.NR told me that a possession was in place between dawlish and na. He was not aware of any particular work at Teignmouth. Complaint ref no 3943816. 2 months of no trains to do such work! Edited April 17, 2014 by lightengine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 No apologies if it's been said already, but a big thanks to Granitechops for the dedicated on-the-spot reporting since Captain Kernow has departed back to his normal (?) routine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2014 No apologies if it's been said already, but a big thanks to Granitechops for the dedicated on-the-spot reporting since Captain Kernow has departed back to his normal (?) routine. Actually, I've just not had time, work-wise, Dawlish is still right up there on the work radar, but the focus inevitably shifts somewhat once the trains start running. Much effort is now being put into the behind-the-scenes planning etc. to ensure that the remaining works get completed. I'm very grateful to Granitechops for his webcam image captures, which are most helpful in showing progress on the restoration of the road. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2014 NR told me that a possession was in place between dawlish and na. He was not aware of any particular work at Teignmouth. Complaint ref no 3943816. 2 months of no trains to do such work! I think this is work on the down platform, which I observed when my Down Voyager stopped there on Monday evening. Not sure about the background yet, I don't think it's 'our' work as such... If a formal complaint has been raised, best let that take its course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted April 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2014 Some ballast will be wiggled about today .... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Headed for Tavy Jcn... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 And now we're digging it up again 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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