Michael Delamar Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Tide is out. And one for the prototype looks like model thread for when people like to paint the sides of their rails that unrealistic orange colour. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2014 Seaton Trawmway reopened yesterday over its full length. While their breach was smaller they also didn't have any sort of Orange Army and have relied largely upon volunteer and their own very limited staff resources. It is once again possible to ride something over half the original length of the Seaton branch by tram. Today Seaton - tomorrow Dawlish. Apart from the northern Cambrian Coast closure are there any other significant breaches still under repair? 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 The last steps from the bridge now going. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Orange.gif Seaton Trawmway reopened yesterday over its full length. While their breach was smaller they also didn't have any sort of Orange Army and have relied largely upon volunteer and their own very limited staff resources. It is once again possible to ride something over half the original length of the Seaton branch by tram. Today Seaton - tomorrow Dawlish. Apart from the northern Cambrian Coast closure are there any other significant breaches still under repair? Between Tonbridge and Hastings, I believe there are still several embankments under repair; Network Rail aren't posting any date for the resumption of rail services on their web page. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 30, 2014 Don't believe CK does any of that fetch and carry stuff. He has people for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Don't believe CK does any of that fetch and carry stuff. He has people for that. Or pastycopter Edited March 30, 2014 by Coombe Barton 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Granitechops' wall Originally illustrated here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/81949-washout-at-dawlish/?p=1399277 I've looked and can't find anything in the books I have from tjhis precise area around the washout.and none of them have pix of the area in question. But I do have the 1888 six inch map of the area (I think I also CK has a copy from Wycrail in 2010) and there is no parallel-to-shore structure as shown. The groynes are shown, the more substantial breakwaters are shown, the lieboat and coastguard stations are shown but no structure offshore parallel to the railway. Hence I can only assume it's a later addition. As to what it is, or precisely when it was put the or for what purpose, haven't a clue. But I would be reasonably sure that it's nothing to do with the construction of the line. On page two of this mammoth thread I posted a couple of pictures of the beach, one of them, taken alongside the down platform shows the parallel structure, and where the concrete has corroded/decayed you can clearly see the pipe cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Litterpicking 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) On page two of this mammoth thread I posted a couple of pictures of the beach, one of them, taken alongside the down platform shows the parallel structure, and where the concrete has corroded/decayed you can clearly see the pipe cheers Hi Rivercider, must have missed those pics when I started to read through ( havent read all 90 pages yet) I am in Dawlish frequently, but for some reason did not get to the seafront in January, or I would have seen that for myself, great photos of course theTown sea front is still closed off But Dawlish Warren was buzzing with people this afternoon NOTE Warren car park is still FREE on sundays till 17th April according to Teigbridge DC notices BUT do read the signs before you park!!!!!!!!! Edited March 30, 2014 by Granitechops 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 30, 2014 Here's a close up of the buzzy helicoptery flying thingey: More photos from my site visit today to follow. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Nice little sideline with that. "Hello guv fancy an aerial photo of your house?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 30, 2014 Nice little sideline with that. "Hello guv fancy an aerial photo of your house?" That's exactly what these lads do - their company is based on Torquay and they work for various organisations apart from NR. Apparently the Church of England use them to inspect high spires etc. (beats climbing up one, AFAIC!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) That's exactly what these lads do - their company is based on Torquay and they work for various organisations apart from NR. Apparently the Church of England use them to inspect high spires etc. (beats climbing up one, AFAIC!).Perhaps we should rename the flying thingy Fred Dibnah! Edited March 30, 2014 by rab 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 30, 2014 Here's a close up of the buzzy helicoptery flying thingey: IMG_2322.JPG More photos from my site visit today to follow. CB was right.....a pastycopter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 30, 2014 Perhaps we should rename the flying thingy Fred Dibnah! Actually, I think it's called Brian. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 30, 2014 Nothing beats climbing a high spirally thingy for loosing those pasties Cap'n You hum it, son, I'll play it... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 The good captain must be at work seven days a week the way he and others have completed the various projects in the Sou West ,will he receive the freedom of Dawlish? Also how is the main line that was flooded near the levels ,did it need much work to bring it back to scratch? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 The Freedom of The Somerset Levels, mmmm, not sure about that one. Too many sheep could be involved and Zummerzet is not renowned for pasties. Bearing in mind Somerset was closed much earlier than Dawlish was, I think the Cap'n may not be so welcome there. He had no whirly, buzzy, spidery, pumping thingies and allowed the Dutch to get in there with their massive 'blast the opposite banks away' pumps. Oh, on second thoughts, Dutch? Orange? Maybe he was involved! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2014 The Freedom of The Somerset Levels, mmmm, not sure about that one. Too many sheep could be involved and Zummerzet is not renowned for pasties. Bearing in mind Somerset was closed much earlier than Dawlish was, I think the Cap'n may not be so welcome there. He had no whirly, buzzy, spidery, pumping thingies and allowed the Dutch to get in there with their massive 'blast the opposite banks away' pumps. Oh, on second thoughts, Dutch? Orange? Maybe he was involved! It's all this talk of sheep and men in wellies that worries me.!!!!!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2014 Actually, I think it's called Brian. Does it sell car insurance as well? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandman Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 It's amazing what can be done in such a short amount of time when there is a will to do it and using modern equipment such as the red spidery leg thingy, the hovering rotor camera thingy and the orange two legged wachamacallit. There are a few projects and companies that can learn a lot from the Orange Army. Fantastic work Captain Kernow and gang. Now I can't wait to walk along the seawall again soon. And a new icon. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2014 It's amazing what can be done in such a short amount of time when there is a will to do it and using modern equipment such as the red spidery leg thingy, the hovering rotor camera thingy and the orange two legged wachamacallit. There are a few projects and companies that can learn a lot from the Orange Army. Fantastic work Captain Kernow and gang. Now I can't wait to walk along the seawall again soon. And a new icon. orange army ck pasties.gif Should that icon be eating a pastie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) One assumes that Dawlish station will be fully accessible by Friday? at the moment the ramp access for prams, buggys, Granma's stroller, not to forget wheelchairs, is inside the NWR compound Just wondering as I am biased being in a wheelchair! On Dawlish Warren Beach yesterday ( with the detatchable tandem seat behind) Edited March 31, 2014 by Granitechops 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Just heard Radio Devon reporting that Dawlish Station will be open on Friday MORNING and that a Dawlish gardeners group (sorry, didnt get exactly who) are involved in "sprucing up the Station" 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted March 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2014 Just heard ... that a Dawlish gardeners group ... are involved in "sprucing up the Station" One hopes that they are able to display more species than just Spruce. Some orange flowers might be nice 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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