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    There are a few dotted about in towns and cities as well as rural locations . On both the East and West coast mainlines they supply power directly from the National Grid to the overhead catenary . The accompanying photos illustrate their proximity to the railway network .
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    With the introduction of Gaugemaster’s Fordhampton model this seemed an appropriate opportunity to start a dedicated topic to these structures which are largely overlooked but play a vital roll in energy conversion and supply . The great aspect is that they can be located just about anywhere , towns, cities , villages, industrial estates and rural settings , for over ninety years they have become part of the British landscape making them an idea addition to many layouts .
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    For anyone who has a set of Hornby pylons , Gaugemaster have just released a 1:76 scale substation kit for your line to terminate at .
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    33/66kV substation.
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    Western Power Distribution maintenance team .
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    Amec/Western Power Distribution maintenance team .
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    More 400kV maintenance.
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    400kV insulators/Stockbridge dampeners/arcing horns and spacers ready for installation.
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    1:76 scale National Grid 400kV maintenance work .
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    Another sunny evening working on the lines.
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    A few photo featuring the recently completed National Grid maintenance scene.
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    1:76 scale 1950’s/60’s electricity substation ( 33/66kV ).
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    1:76 scale British National Grid maintenance team .
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    Hiatco maintenance platform/SF60 400kV pylon.
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    1:76 scale Hiatco maintenance platform/SF60 pylon.
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    The studio layout featured in the 1970 , ‘72, ‘73 Track Plans Book covers , 1971, ‘72 British, Australian , Canadian catalogues was designed for easily track rearranging to create different scenes, even the hills were on separate baseboards to achieve the same effect.
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    A couple more photos feature both L6 and PL1 telecommunications pylons.
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    Unfortunately the photo didn’t have any accompanying information.
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    Two days later they’re still up there at work .
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    Just completed extra detailing on this 1:76 scale L6 pylon which is now incorporating new telecommunications antennas and National Grid maintenance team.Gri
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    1:76 scale BICC L6 receives extra detailing including NG maintenance team , new communications antennas and a few other subtle changes.
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    A good head for heights is definitely required!
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    Just completed fitting the adjustable telecommunications dish , antennas and station .
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