RMweb Premium Gary H Posted August 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2014 Fairly unusual to see British photos on there (join up and have a go - it’s a great site). Usually they are kind of mind-twistingly beautiful like this one: http://www.railpictures.net/photo/491670 Like to work on that one, Cap’n? It may be a mountain of guano....... Best, Pete. I agree, the screening process on there is very tight! I must have checked in there to look at new shots every day for the last 8 years! Its an excellent site indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Unfortunately the Teignmouth to Smugglers path didn't reopen today, and has been put back by a week, due to damage to the works on the Sprey Point ramp by the High Seas on Sunday. Reopening is now scheduled for Tuesday 19th August. Here are a few photos at the Dawlish end taken on a site inspection this afternoon: IMG_4091.JPG IMG_4095.JPG IMG_4096.JPG IMG_4104.JPG IMG_4105.JPG IMG_4109.JPG IMG_4115.JPG IMG_4117.JPG [url=http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=456182]IMG_4135.JPG[/ Painted up in bright colours, a few hanging baskets and deck chairs placed on the beach.........yep! These would make a grand addition to Dawlish rent 'em out as beach huts to the grockles oops! Sorry....... tourists , next summer with complimentary orange jackets and hard hats. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted August 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2014 Fairly unusual to see British photos on there (join up and have a go - it’s a great site). Usually they are kind of mind-twistingly beautiful like this one: http://www.railpictures.net/photo/491670 Like to work on that one, Cap’n? It may be a mountain of guano....... Best, Pete. That's absolutely stunning Pete. I wonder how often they get rock slides and derailments? It looks a decidedly risky line to operate. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15, 2014 Fairly unusual to see British photos on there (join up and have a go - it’s a great site). Usually they are kind of mind-twistingly beautiful like this one: http://www.railpictures.net/photo/491670 Like to work on that one, Cap’n? It may be a mountain of guano....... Best, Pete. Incredible photo, thanks for the link. I'll stick to Dawlish, though, thanks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Friday 15th August 2014 the contractors finally have appeared to have finished work on the stone breakwater by Kenaway tunnel early this morning their works compound on boat cove slip had finally been removed. thought I had taken a photo today but not on my camera, sorry but here is pic from wednesday, before everything is removed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Incredible photo, thanks for the link. I'll stick to Dawlish, though, thanks! No sense.....of adventure, I've heard there's a barbecue at the end of the line with Texan sausages and they're a real treat ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 No sense.....of adventure, I've heard there's a barbecue at the end of the line with Texan sausages and they're a real treat ! They don’t allow “Texan sausages” in Mordor................................................actually it’s in Chile... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Do the PW gang walk between stations each day? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Do the PW gang walk between stations each day? If you mean track inspection / patrol it depends on the category of the line concerned which is influenced by line speed, track fastenings used and gross annual tonnage and also wether its CWR, jointed or switches and crossings, so there's a few variables! Being as its not my patch, I'm not 100% sure but I think its a Cat 3 line (60 mph to 75 mph along the wall) CWR so once per 4 weeks. Around the corner towards Powderham its over 90 mph so the frequency will increase to once per 2 weeks for CWR. Don't forget though we also have the NMT go down and up over it all every 2 weeks aswell. Edited August 16, 2014 by Gary H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2014 If you mean track inspection / patrol it depends on the category of the line concerned which is influenced by line speed, track fastenings used and gross annual tonnage and also wether its CWR, jointed or switches and crossings, so there's a few variables! Being as its not my patch, I'm not 100% sure but I think its a Cat 3 line (60 mph to 75 mph along the wall) CWR so once per 4 weeks. Around the corner towards Powderham its over 90 mph so the frequency will increase to once per 2 weeks for CWR. Don't forget though we also have the NMT go down and up over it all every 2 weeks aswell. Apart from the regular official patrols, as mentioned by Gary, we do tend to get the odd unofficial patrol report too.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 If you mean track inspection / patrol it depends on the category of the line concerned which is influenced by line speed, track fastenings used and gross annual tonnage and also wether its CWR, jointed or switches and crossings, so there's a few variables! Being as its not my patch, I'm not 100% sure but I think its a Cat 3 line (60 mph to 75 mph along the wall) CWR so once per 4 weeks. Around the corner towards Powderham its over 90 mph so the frequency will increase to once per 2 weeks for CWR. Don't forget though we also have the NMT go down and up over it all every 2 weeks aswell. Gary H, I was replying to 3991 but didnt do the quoting bit. Fascinating to read that. When I was down on Southern steels in the 80's the Brighton west coastway route was walked every day. Cheers LE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I know its a bit late for this but- We had heavy rain in Teignmouth during the night but so far I have not been to the seafront. The winds at present time, 11.00, dont seem too strong here. I am only about 800m 700m from the beach. Update at 12:00- 600m etc etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) I know its a bit late for this but-Apologies for lack of updates. After wiping the sand out of my eyes I was busy removing roof tiles embedded in the lawn and attempting to placate neighbours who seemed to be sharing our trees.We do, however, have a nice view of the sea now! Edited August 16, 2014 by lightengine 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Update on yesterdays posting re the breakwater at Boat Cove photo today of site where the contractors had their compound, their workboat left behind for further use sea like a millpond this morning Edited August 16, 2014 by Granitechops 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 HEARSAY according to contractors operatives permits/licences for work on raising the seawall walk way is held up due to paperwork available, but authorising personages with signatures are on holiday One would hope that is not true????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2014 HEARSAY according to contractors operatives permits/licences for work on raising the seawall walk way is held up due to paperwork available, but authorising personages with signatures are on holiday One would hope that is not true????? Not sure about the 'being on holiday' bit.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Not sure about the 'being on holiday' bit.... They’ve gone on a “busman’s holiday” to that line up the mountain in Chile for some R&R...it only carries sulfuric acid down the hill instead of passengers. In good humor, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 HEARSAY according to contractors operatives permits/licences for work on raising the seawall walk way is held up due to paperwork available, but authorising personages with signatures are on holiday One would hope that is not true????? So more than likely work won't start and/or the jacking barge wont be in place until after the Dawlish airshow on Saturday????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 18, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 18, 2014 So more than likely work won't start and/or the jacking barge wont be in place until after the Dawlish airshow on Saturday????? Preliminary work may start, but no, the barges are almost certainly not going to be in place before Saturday.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Preliminary work may start, but no, the barges are almost certainly not going to be in place before Saturday.... Yes , I met some orange clad lads carrying wire cable this lunch time, & was told it was for the base wire for anchoring the work harnesses to EDIT;- I expect very low flying aircraft pilots would not welcome tall barge legs protruding up near their flight path!! Edited August 18, 2014 by Granitechops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 19, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 19, 2014 I see that the walkway and beach between Teignmouth and Smugglers Cove is now open again, having just passed in the train and seen members of the public using it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Yes , I met some orange clad lads carrying wire cable this lunch time, & was told it was for the base wire for anchoring the work harnesses to Did observe today that anchor eyes have been fixed along the top of the parapet seaward side along the high walkway from the old lifeboat house along to the washout site, & steel cables have been threaded through for anchoring the workmen's safety harnesses security guy said the same had been done all the way along from the other end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Earlier this am saw Network Rail lorry come out from Dawlish station with odds & ends cleared from the (mini) compound there (I assume) Hi Gary!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted August 21, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2014 Granitechops, on 21 Aug 2014 - 12:21, said: Earlier this am saw Network Rail lorry come out from Dawlish station with odds & ends cleared from the (mini) compound there (I assume) Hi Gary!! Nice to see you again albeit very briefly Don! That'll be the final visit from me for a while too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D826 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Don, Really appreciate your photos sir. Next time your down at Boat Cove can you see if some 'cops' by some intrepid spotter in the 70s/ early 80s are still there - I'm sure it used to say 46044 and 45xxx on the left hand side of the Kennaway tunnel portal, and last time I looked I think they were still there. In about 1983 I repainted a mainline 00 peak and renumbered it as 46044 using A1 detailing parts (who remembers them), with sealed beam headlights on the strength of the 46044 number at the tunnel entrance. If the number is still there god knows what was in the paint....... My favourite lower quadrant home signal, ( with sighting board) used to show a train was imminent in my summer holidays at the Beach Hotel in the 70s. Love your photos of Dawlish Don - just wish there was more freight. Matt Wood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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