jimsig15

Cracking effort Dave. Looking really good. 

DOCJACOB

I agree with you on the signals position, could this be one of the rare occasions where the S&T department get there bit done before the Permenent way department alter the trackwork?, as it stands anybody puting there head out of a window on the road to the left of the signal would be at risk of getting slapped in the coupon with a signal arm. The promenent signal No,track circuit diamond and ladder hoop are all comprimises Health & Safety legislation ect, at least with my NBR signals there is no ladder to put a hoop on.

Hello Lochty no more,

In regards to the above, the signal IS in the correct position to do its job to protect the ground frame points to the south of the station. Its the Up starter (yet to be commisioned) and was installed at the time when the PWAY were'nt far off remodelling the south end of Ludborough station. As yet I'm still waiting for them to get a move on so yes its the S&T dept. getting ahead of the Pway (not a rarity on our railway!!!!!) There's no issue with anyone putting their heads out of windows and hitting it as the line to the left of it is a siding and will shortly be removed. Once this has happened the arm will then be installed. The Track circuit diamond and signal no. are zero to do with HSE etc. The diamond is a reminder to the driver that he doesnt need to contact the signalman for 5 mins as he's stood on a track circuit and signalman knows he's there (rule 55). (sorry if you already knew this lol) Again like wise with the id plate. Its purely to advise the driver which signal he's stood at so that he can advise the signalman.

The hoop on the other hand is down to the dreaded HSE as its above 6' etc .........

Kindest regards

Jim Tyers

LWR S&T DIRECTOR

Thanks for the comment, I sort of drifted into "wagons" and yes I look at the siding and sometimes feel sad. Realistically I recon I'll save 2 grain wagons out of the 3 and on the +ve side its better than none!

 

Hope to get cracking on the roof and then god knows which one. I have a few ideas for quick fixes and at least they would be presentable to the public and not some escapees from a scrap yard!

 

By the way signals look great, we have a few GNR Somersaults at Ludborough and they look good to, though one has been placed incorrectly I think (I'll send an image)

 

I also put a link to your work on the North British Railway Study Group Forum for you

Docjacob,

Many thanks for you comments about the signals at the LWR. They do look the business. As regards to your comment "one has been placed incorrectly". The signal in question is LU13 Up Starter. This IS in the correct position as this protects the ground frame at the south end of the station which youve used a lot. We have planted it before the PWAY has been altered due to the fact that we were under the impression that we would be running trains down there within a few months. So it was necessary to install it. However as you well know things didnt go according to plan (as usual). Dont forget that when this is passed for use the track next to it WONT be there!!!! 

Kindest regards

JIM Tyers

LWR S&T DIRECTOR