tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post1952144450820671392..comments2023-07-10T14:18:09.980+01:00Comments on Extension Blog: The Jacker / PackerJo http://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-34707846630151524932018-02-23T10:01:54.517+00:002018-02-23T10:01:54.517+00:00How much are the replica lamp posts, Jo? Can you ...How much are the replica lamp posts, Jo? Can you do Midland ones as well (Berkeley)?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112390113873118611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-5875891666194765502017-04-05T10:13:16.055+01:002017-04-05T10:13:16.055+01:00Hi, could anyone tell me the contact details for h...Hi, could anyone tell me the contact details for hire of the Jacker Packer please? Thanks, Steve Vincent, email to. vincent_stephen1@sky.comStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100767697319789169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-85337342144931334852016-11-25T21:54:23.845+00:002016-11-25T21:54:23.845+00:00On a point of information on the Laverton Bridge, ...On a point of information on the Laverton Bridge, the difference in height between the new concrete deck level and the original steel one was about 180mm. A ramp app. 100 Mtrs long was put in on either side of the bridge, and the extra ballast and laying was completely paid for by National Grid, who paid for the total Bridge re-decking work, back in 2009.John Balderstonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-26504108297207790312016-11-25T11:18:51.813+00:002016-11-25T11:18:51.813+00:00Impressed with Little Yellow Jack, and the amount ...Impressed with Little Yellow Jack, and the amount of work it can do- and barely bigger than a Landrover.<br />Couldn't help wondering- wouldn't it have been easier to re-grade the trackbed up to Laverton bridge, rather than have to invest in all that effort and ballast?<br />Rosie the Riveter looks an impressive bit of kit, as well!Phaaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747852507990028985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-74202250193363753622016-11-25T01:42:28.984+00:002016-11-25T01:42:28.984+00:00Excellent work Jo & Team! Those canopy bits an...Excellent work Jo & Team! Those canopy bits and pieces are starting to look great and will be excellent when they all come together under a rebuilt Broadway station roof. <br /><br />Not to detract anything from the team, but is it worth getting in touch with GWR/Chiltern and it's contractors to see if there is anything worth left saving from the GWR Canopy at Oxford station? It shouldn't have long left to go now but some of it's still standing. Either way, I for one am certainly looking forward to the day when we see the first trains up on the rebuilt line to a rebuilt Broadway, a true credit to all! Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-67729143686674099202016-11-24T20:32:26.281+00:002016-11-24T20:32:26.281+00:00anyone coming to the NEC M/R Warley show we have ...anyone coming to the NEC M/R Warley show we have the GWR stand E14 and hope to see you .if you want to save and avoid NEC Car park fees , go to Hampton in Arden Station one stop south from NEC / Bham Int FREE Carparking +ains 26 mins past the hour all weekend via London Midland <br /><br />john mayell Daily mayellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02417895130844711583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-84392231425635244352016-11-24T10:26:33.626+00:002016-11-24T10:26:33.626+00:00Hi Paul
To talk about replica GWR lamp posts, sen...Hi Paul<br /><br />To talk about replica GWR lamp posts, send me an email at breva2011 (at) hotmail.co.uk<br /><br />Dunno about ballast, it comes in to Stanton on demand, but is also used elsewhere on the railway. No doubt they will drop some at Laverton to fill the voids created by the J/P.Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-5977764376964452662016-11-24T10:01:20.241+00:002016-11-24T10:01:20.241+00:00How much are the lamp posts? then I will see if I ...How much are the lamp posts? then I will see if I can get this past her indoors! Great progress with ths bit of kit, will you be able to do a short video clip of it working? Also when is the next lot of ballast due? If I get the chance on Saturday i will try to see the rail head for myself. I am going to the Wareley show at the NEC on Saturday so I will try to divert with the helicopter (shareing the cost with 7 others, Cant afford my own!) if the weather is OK otherwise a long drive in the car!(Dont fancy the train as there are too many trackworks going on the route I would have to take!) Great work everyone!<br />Paul Paul & Marion Sucksmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384367780051937185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-31313535314061688412016-11-23T22:40:39.834+00:002016-11-23T22:40:39.834+00:00The lifted track will stay put with ballast undern...The lifted track will stay put with ballast underneath? You won't need to keep re-tamping or build a solid support underneath to run it off the bridge deck? Jim RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-48150152290778914322016-11-23T22:27:07.074+00:002016-11-23T22:27:07.074+00:00Thanks, Gordon ;-)
The posts will be decorated in...Thanks, Gordon ;-)<br /><br />The posts will be decorated in light and dark stone. They were painting the platform 2 columns in light stone today and dark stone will follow on the raised surfaces, depending on dry weather of course.Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-69465441801754516952016-11-23T21:40:07.139+00:002016-11-23T21:40:07.139+00:00What a wonderful machine. So glad it's working...What a wonderful machine. So glad it's working out and that a 'hump back bridge' sign will not have to be a feature !?! I'm waiting with baited breath for signs of completed Broadway canopy sections, so I am also pleased to see the riveting progress. Also pleased that yo have a customer for GWR lamp posts. Regards to all, Paul.St Blazey 1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/16697444840076235191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-39179303317374324322016-11-23T21:23:45.824+00:002016-11-23T21:23:45.824+00:00Lamp posts are turning into a nice little earner. ...Lamp posts are turning into a nice little earner. They do look nice, even better with fancy paint work.Gordon Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306163712123752643noreply@blogger.com