RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 14, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2022 59 minutes ago, Craig1989 said: Will you be at the Severn valley railway next week Jim as I see gbrf have got 2 73s and a 69 there plus the 50s cheers Craig i was hoping to be but I’ve not been rostered to it or indeed shown as taking the loco there either got a couple of other jobs in though next week, Donnington and a Carlisle to crewe couple from tonight, bescot to site job choice of companies at bescot and shut down on site in washwood heath Back on it again this afternoon 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 16, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2022 This was my view for 8 hours yesterday then i had to move a train in my last hour on site! A once in a lifetime photo as I walked across the new bridge to get to the train on the other side Which we had to move from one line to the other By the time I got back the track panel were starting to go in by machine And that was that, off til Wednesday now challenge wise I’ve broken the 200 mile mark now and am also just over £500 which it has been for a few days now, just need that extra £90 to double my target! https://cyclethemonth.prostatecanceruk.org/fundraising/jim-scotts-300-mile-in-may-challenge 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 17, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2022 Quick charity update, £750 raised so far so upping the goal to £1000, really pleased with that as I originally just wanted to raise £300, only 90 or so miles to go until I reach 300 miles too im not built for Lycra but I got sent a limited edition prostate cancer uk top for raising £300 and I’ve got another special blue one on the way for raising £500! 25 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted May 17, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 17, 2022 Well done Jim. Baz 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 18, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2022 Only 3 from today, not I. The mood for photos landor st at dawn Discovered why it’s called a branch line and back into crewe same train again tomorrow Carlisle to crewe this time 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkchinaclay Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Hi Jim Where does that single line with branch across it lead to? There are no tree lined sidings or headshunts at the terminal are there? Alex 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 19, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2022 12 hours ago, norfolkchinaclay said: Hi Jim Where does that single line with branch across it lead to? There are no tree lined sidings or headshunts at the terminal are there? Alex that the line from Wellington to the terminal. It’s just over 2 miles long! some from today, same train again but back from Carlisle this time 197 on test in crewe colas 70 on the Dalston tanks in kingmoor My train on the avoider and into crewe 29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 11 hours ago, big jim said: that the line from Wellington to the terminal. It’s just over 2 miles long! some from today, same train again but back from Carlisle this time Wasn't the Donnington branch originally the GWR from Wellington to Stafford? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 20, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2022 It was, annoyingly the train passes the old junction to Wellington just north of Stafford station which is 12 miles from the block ends in Donnington but it has to go about 60 miles via crewe and shrewsbury to get there 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkchinaclay Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, big jim said: It was, annoyingly the train passes the old junction to Wellington just north of Stafford station which is 12 miles from the block ends in Donnington but it has to go about 60 miles via crewe and shrewsbury to get there Ah so the photo of the single line with the tree across it wasn’t at Landor Street but at the Donnington terminal? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 20, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, norfolkchinaclay said: Ah so the photo of the single line with the tree across it wasn’t at Landor Street but at the Donnington terminal? yes, sorry should have explained it better, didn’t help that I didn’t post any pics of Donnington! It was only a little branch so I managed to snap it off, I probably could have driven through it slowly but thought it best to stop and have a go at moving it Edited May 20, 2022 by big jim 18 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted May 20, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2022 5 hours ago, big jim said: yes, sorry should have explained it better, didn’t help that I didn’t post any pics of Donnington! It was only a little branch so I managed to snap it off, I probably could have driven through it slowly but thought it best to stop and have a go at moving it Some Canadian drivers in more remote areas carry chain saws and also rifles in case of bears. On one iron ore line where they are single manned they are encouraged to stop and take a nap if they feel too tired. Jamie 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundy Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, jamie92208 said: Some Canadian drivers in more remote areas carry chain saws and also rifles in case of bears. On one iron ore line where they are single manned they are encouraged to stop and take a nap if they feel too tired. Jamie The footplate crew on one of the Romanian forestry lines also carried a chain saw. - for refuelling! I don't remember anyone carrying a rifle. Best wishes Eric Edited May 20, 2022 by burgundy Forgot about the bears 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 14 hours ago, jamie92208 said: Some Canadian drivers in more remote areas carry chain saws and also rifles in case of bears. On one iron ore line where they are single manned they are encouraged to stop and take a nap if they feel too tired. Jamie That sounds like they have to carry the chain saw as a close-combat weapon in case the rifle fails ;) hardy sorts those Canadian railmen! 12 hours ago, burgundy said: That bear looks incredibly casual in that photo, all it's missing is a cup of tea in that paw... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 14 hours ago, burgundy said: The footplate crew on one of the Romanian forestry lines also carried a chain saw. - for refuelling! I don't remember anyone carrying a rifle. Best wishes Eric They probably fight with the bears anyway. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted May 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2022 47 minutes ago, KeithHC said: They probably fight with the bears anyway. Keith Fortunately there aren't any bears in Shropshire, I think. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted May 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, jamie92208 said: Fortunately there aren't any bears in Shropshire, I think. Jamie oh i dont know,they wear skirts and hang about in local pubs.......you would be advised not tackle them.....unless your well armed of course.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 22, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2022 Some from last night, bescot to heswall on a rail drop bescot waiting at shrewsbury at the possession entry signal at shotwick (just beyond dee marsh), really nothing around there other than sheep! and after the job was done, changing ends to head back to Neston, I however got off here at eh access point as my relief had just turned up, I went back to heswall for my car and home class 69 kiddy to Wembley tomorrow then a few days of small heath, then annual leave for 10 days 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted May 23, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2022 A few from today, 69005 from Kidderminster to Wembley, conducted from rugby as I don’t sign past there Kidderminster, as I got there the class 33 and 44 were departing for butterley, headed south so not sure of the route! Diesel depot The 73s I was dragging with me 40106 09 doing some shunting and once moved, my train ready to depart Picked up my conductor in nuneaton And I got off in Wembley when the next guy got on convoy departing Wembley Central and that was that, into euston for the train home to crewe, small Heath tomorrow 27 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted May 23, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2022 4 hours ago, big jim said: Kidderminster, as I got there the class 33 and 44 were departing for butterley, headed south so not sure of the route! https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R48719/2022-05-23/detailed Down to Worcester, then reverse and back via Bromsgrove. The link may be time limited. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 23, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2022 Seems a strange route to take, unless the driver, jim tippin, fancied a thrash up the lickey with the Crompton! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted May 24, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2022 9 hours ago, big jim said: Seems a strange route to take, unless the driver, jim tippin, fancied a thrash up the lickey with the Crompton! Availability (lack) of a path through New St? Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 24, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2022 5 hours ago, 5BarVT said: Availability (lack) of a path through New St? Paul. you don’t have to touch new st if you go the way I was booked, Kidderminster-smethwick-soho-Perry Barr-bescot-walsall-Sutton park I’ll ask the driver next time I see him 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted May 24, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2022 Wish I could do that move I hate New St 🤣 with a passion. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlandRed Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 6 hours ago, 5BarVT said: Availability (lack) of a path through New St? Paul. Looks like it went via the Kings Heath line from Kings Norton via Lifford East and Bordesley to regain the Midland route north at Landore St/Saltley. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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