RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2014 Read a suggestion somewhere yesterday that maybe the shipping containers would be removed today, Don't think that this is happening just yet, if what I've more recently heard about the mode of removal is correct - need to do a bit more checking first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2014 I believe the first steam train over the wall (makes it sound like a jail break!) is on Thursday 10th April. I do hope "along" rather than "over"; we don't need another clean up operation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I think many people are going to be disappointed tomorrow if there is no ribbon cutting, no celebrity and no steam train. Dawlishians seem to have listened to the gossip mongers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 For those who missed it last night, 'The One Show' had two pieces from our local 'Inside Out' reporter (Sam Smith who is one the better TV journalists) showing some unseen film in TV quality. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03zcvjw/The_One_Show_02_04_2014/ 11.50 and 48.20 minutes in. Some fantastic footage on there, but dont leave it too long before you view it, as it probably will only be on IPlayer for a very few days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2014 This just HAS to be on next years wish list! Andi There is a few about http://www.ontrackplant.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2014 Sheesh. It must be almost 20 years since a colleague "divvied up" the Big Yellow Machines (as they were described even at the most senior level) among the BRIS Units, prior to them being vested and sold. I infer there is a lot more on-track and complementary plant about now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenman Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I don't think that anyone was ever sure about Julian and Sandy Really? I never thought there was any doubt: for example, the glorious episode where Julian and Sandy are now solicitors: as Julian says when asked if they will take Horne's case: "It depends what it is. We've got a criminal practice that takes up most of our time..." Genius. Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 When the line reopens will there be TSRs in place or will full line-speed be available straight away? ROB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 CK's Transit vehicle.jpg That is no track vehicle, it's the new FGW unit for local services. The cost of repairing all this has to come from somewhere so all the sprinters have been sent to the North West to allow TPE to transfer its 170s south. The FGW track access and leasing savings are paying for the repairs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Shares a wheel arrangement with our most prominent Devon Metro units already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 That is no track vehicle, it's the new FGW unit for local services. The cost of repairing all this has to come from somewhere so all the sprinters have been sent to the North West to allow TPE to transfer its 170s south. The FGW track access and leasing savings are paying for the repairs. Now that would be REALLY useful as its a RR vehicle, it could take you right to your front door!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) That is no track vehicle, it's the new FGW unit for local services. The cost of repairing all this has to come from somewhere so all the sprinters have been sent to the North West to allow TPE to transfer its 170s south. The FGW track access and leasing savings are paying for the repairs. Like the little drop down trailery thingie on the left for overcrowding Edited April 3, 2014 by Coombe Barton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34010-34005 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 With the DJ holding the long playing record, but at 33 1/3 RPM it would take a long time to cut the rail. A 78 RPM would be better, but shellac records does shatter quite easily. Also well done to the Captain K and the orange army. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Like the little drop down trailery thingie on the left for overcrowding No, thats for the boxes of Pasties! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The really important thing is: Will this thread reach its 100th page before the first train runs on the wall?! JE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) No, thats for the boxes of Pasties! No, No, Thats the rescue dingy for when the outboard inboard packs up Edited April 3, 2014 by Granitechops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2014 When the line reopens will there be TSRs in place or will full line-speed be available straight away? ROB There will be 30 mph speed restrictions on both lines in the area of the main breach, pending consolidation of the track and formation, and a 50 mph on both lines where the track was relaid adjacent to the landslip site - this is standard on this kind of plain line relaying site and will be removed within normal industry timescales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 This time I used the available transportation (there's no truth in the vicious rumour that some paint had rubbed off, revealing the former logo of 'Wessex Trains'... The view as we went along: IMG_2287.JPG Very impressed with the 'luxury seating' - no stinting for the conveyances of the 'Orange Army'... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) There will be 30 mph speed restrictions on both lines in the area of the main breach, pending consolidation of the track and formation, and a 50 mph on both lines where the track was relaid adjacent to the landslip site - this is standard on this kind of plain line relaying site and will be removed within normal industry timescales. I will try and be awake for the speed restriction as we pass over it in the early hours of Saturday morning on the sleeper heading west!! Edited April 3, 2014 by roundhouse 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2014 IMG_2338.JPG brian.php Is that Brian's mate Brenda next to hom on the wall, we didn't know that theere were two of them. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2014 The day has arrived. OK we're 10 hours ahead of Dawlish for this week only and it's only 00.05 on the 4th April here. But may I be the first to congratulate everyone concerned on the re-opening of the Dawlish section of the Great Western Main Line. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcriout Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 There is a freightliner class66 in Dawlish Warren on the wab cam there arrived about 11:30 the orange army are not quite done yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 More heavy plant has been roaded out of Teignmouth rear yard last night and today. The station front carpark remains full with white vans though, so work is still ongoing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Just back from Dawlish Station car park muchly cleared by 2pm now 3/4 staff parking 1/4 storage/plant 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Which is basically what I said on page 94 Now, now you Dutch & Belgian boys, keep your territorial disputes off of here. Page 100 will be reached, crossed fingers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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