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RMweb running noticeably faster this morning presumably due to "search index is currently processing"
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9 hours ago, dorchfc said:
After the first 3 signals were created and tested I realised the folly of this method and starter to device a lever frame option using microswitches and servos in the frame to provide 'locking' of the levers.
I also intend to to develop a Servo Interlocked Lever Frame using the Arduino to do the Interlocking and Drive Servos for the Points, Signals and Interlock Frame. Phase 1 of this is described here: - https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/150296-moretonhampstead-signalling/
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19 hours ago, Tex said:
Specifically, I would like to determine when 08611 had the conversion performed.
It was Dual Braked during 1982.
The Loco was stored Unserviceable LO(u) in May 1982 and re-instated LO August 1982 so it's possible the conversion took place during that period.
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18 hours ago, Tex said:
Why does the shunter in the lower picture have an extra cabinet below the grill whereas the shunter in the upper picture does not.
The Shunter in the upper picture is Vacuum Brake only and the lower picture is Dual Braked (Vacuum and Air) hence the additional cabinet.
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2 hours ago, Bucket of Steam said:
I had considered some electrical interlocking similar to what you describe, but I think if I did that I would need some sort of mimic panel to highlight the fact that the point hasn't moved because the electrical interlocking prevented it. Alternatively i was thinking maybe an annoying buzzer could sound if I try move a lever that should be locked.
I use an Arduino for Signal Interlocking complete with FPL, see: -
https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/150296-moretonhampstead-signalling/
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1 hour ago, Phil Himsworth said:
Our smart meter has saved us a significant amount of money, mainly through allowing time-of-use tariffs.
A few years ago our daily routine saw us using very little power in the peak hours of 4-7pm, so a TOU tariff that was more expensive when we weren't using power but cheaper when we were took a decent chunk out of our bills.
Then we bought an EV, and this is where it took off. We moved to the Octopus Go tariff, which means normal prices most of the day but 5p/kwh for four hours, normally overnight; running the dishwasher and charging the car during these times slashed our bills enormously compared with what they would have been otherwise.
Having just ordered a PHEV I'll be keeping a closer eye on electric usage, I will have a look around for time-of-use tariffs.
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14 hours ago, J. S. Bach said:
My smart meter has been in service for about four years now (installed on 02nov16) and has given absolutely no problems (watch it blow out as soon as I hit the submit reply button!
) so I can not complain.
During that period has the Smart Meter saved you any money?
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16 hours ago, 1E BoY said:
In Bletchley to Cambridge, picture 3 shows B12 No. 61558 standing in Bletchley no. 2 platform with a through Cambridge to Oxford train (these normally worked in and out of platforms 7 and 8). To access No. 2 platform the train would have needed to have crossed the four main lines and reversed into No. 2 platform, so the caption may be wrong and it may be a local between Bletchley and Oxford with the loco on a filling in turn before heading back to its home territory. Photo is dated 14th March 1957 and credited to P. Q. Treloar.
I would think this either:
(a) A previously "Failed" Locomotive being used on a Bletchley to Oxford Train to work home with a Oxford to Cambridge Train.
(b) Having worked a through Cambridge to Oxford Train it worked a "Fill-in" Oxford to Bletchley to Oxford turn. Then returning home with a Oxford to Cambridge Train.
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15 hours ago, chris p bacon said:
I've not heard or seen any evidence of those working over the line.
For 1958 the classes over the line were D16 4-4-0, 4MT (2-6-4T) 1x 5MT 2-6-0 (Crab), Black fives, 8F's, B1, J19, J20, J39, Standard 5Mt, Standard 4Mt (2-6-0 & 2-6-4T), 4F, K3 & J17.
In 1959 the Standards took over from the earlier locomotives but by 1960 the service was nearly all DMU.
1E Bletchley had an allocation of Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0's
43000 to 43006 - 1950 to 1953
43017, 43073, 43122 - 1964 to 1965
Both batches worked the Oxford to Cambridge Trains.
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17 hours ago, pH said:
Examples of the early emblem were around later than 1964. Here’s one withdrawn in 1967:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/80572914@N06/7475357282/in/photolist-cozaho
42105 was another Fairburn Tank with an early emblem:
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22 minutes ago, Marshall5 said:
73014 was re-allocated to Bletchley in March 1964 having just been repainted green during overhaul at Eastleigh. Table 8 P30 of the RCTS BR Std Vol2 details which 73xxx were painted green, where and when. Apparently there were some subtle differences between livery applied at Eastleigh and elsewhere.
Ray.
That explains why she looked so good!
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3 hours ago, Steamport Southport said:
The Southern allocated 5MTs were correctly BR lined green as they were used as express passenger locomotives and took over the King Arthur duties.
Jason
BR Std 5 73014 in BR Lined Green Livery was allocated to 1E Bletchley 1964/65, she was kept relatively clean during that period.
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34 minutes ago, ColinK said:
Earlier someone said the red probe must go in the red socket, the black in the black socket. Just wondering what happens if you put them in the wrong one?
You'll get a reverse reading on DC Range i.e -10V instaed of +10V
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54 minutes ago, 18B said:
Hi,
Am I recalled correctly that post National Power the Ferrybridge depot was utilised as a Class 08 overhaul depot by EWS?
It was indeed, my records show that I visited Ferrybridge to see the Shunters circa 2002/3.
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11 minutes ago, Joseph_Pestell said:
Bletchley???
Down Fast (North Bound) Platform 3, Bletchely. Looks like photo was taken from Bletchley No. 2 Sgnal Box.
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14 minutes ago, Mike_Walker said:
If anyone's interested I can post some pictures of rarer visitors to the branch.
Mike
Yes please!
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15 hours ago, Nick Holliday said:
From at least 1936 until 1960 the GWR and BR (GWR) noted that Code B, a lamp under the chimney, would apply to ordinary passenger trains, and branch passenger trains, with an asterisk against the BPT reference with the footnote "B head lamps are subject to alteration in case of through trains working over Branches as shown in the Service Books." I haven't got access to these so perhaps others can advise what might be contained therein.
That might explain why photographs show some trains on the Moretonhampstead Branch Line carrying "B Head Lamp" and others "G Head Lamp" (through train working over branch line?). I'll check through my books to see if there is a pattern.
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12 minutes ago, jcarta said:
If the picture is looking south towards Stoke Hammond then where the wagons are, Duncombe Street should be situated behind them and down the embankment. The Poets Estate would have been to the right of the photo and as you rightly said these weren't built until the mid-1960's.
Jim
Looking at the two maps side by side, on the left hand map you can see the land where the Sidings (Top Tip) were located to the South of Water Eaton Road, hence the lack of housing. Frensham Drive / Baccara Grove etc weren't built until the early 70s. On the right hand map you can see the Network Rail Depot occupying the old site.
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36 minutes ago, melmerby said:
I get "Forbidden" when I try to open the link
Ok, I don't know why that should be. You could try going to the website at: https://www.s-r-s.org.uk/index.php and then select DRAWINGS / LMSR Index then scroll down and look for S1458 Lamb's Siding
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This link https://www.s-r-s.org.uk/html/lmsr/M963.gif shows the Lambs Sidings Signalbox Diagram.
It shows that access was available from the Up & Down Fast Lines.
The trackwork was much simplified after Lambs Siding Signalbox Closed (during the WCML modernisation plan), when Bletchley No. 1 took control of access to the Siding via a local Ground Frame at Lambs Siding.
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26 minutes ago, rodent279 said:
Thanks, that clears it up for me. I always thought that Lambs Siding was the one to the brick works off the DF.
So was Worcester Curve still in use and connected until 1975? Was it connected to the DF, or to the West end of the flyover?
Cheers N
Lambs Siding was indeed accessed from the Down Fast.
Leaving Bletchley heading South, the First Brickyard on the right was at Fletton Sidings and was accessed from sidings off the "Chord Line" (Worcester Curve) and controlled from Fletton Sidings Signal Box which was situated on the Oxford Branch. The Lambs Sidings was further south and accessed from the Down Fast which I seem to recall in the 60's was run by the London Brick Company. There was also sidings at Newton Longville on the Oxford Branch which served the London Brick Company (Bletchley) Works.
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1 hour ago, melmerby said:
I'm lost
Where exactly is that picture taken?
Is it with back to the NR Lamb Siding yard?
I assume this is the same lamp post?
I am sure 1EBoY will be along soon to confirm. I believe the photo was taken in Water Eaton Road looking towards Bletchley Station and the former Sidings which ran along the back of the houses in Duncombe Street were known as "The Top Tip" . You can see the TR Buildings in the photograph.
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On 19/05/2020 at 07:56, 92220 said:
Late change of identity for a couple of reasons. Firstly 46245 is more crucial to Camden than 46244, being a long time resident whereas the King was only an occasional visitor after 1958.
A good decision, nice to see my favourite engine on Camden Shed.
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1 hour ago, 1E BoY said:
This morning I went in the opposite direction to take a look at the Selbourne Avenue bridge (the plate reads Bridge 4).
Some new green painted metal fencing had been erected on the edge of one of the fields (used normally for football) and some tree clearance work had been undertaken.
The bridge itself could do with some graffiti removing (picture is looking north - Oxford to the left, Bletchley station to the right).
I was born and bread in Selbourne Avenue and spent many a happy hour watching the trains go by.
) so I can not complain.
East West rail, Bletchley to oxford line
in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
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Some glaring errors Page 330.
"A Bletchley Bound Service pauses at Fenny Compton" and goes on to say "with a Bletchley to Bedford Service" and "Ampthill in the background"