tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post2484845186181999297..comments2023-07-10T14:18:09.980+01:00Comments on Extension Blog: Measure once - er, twice.Jo http://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-32544662502685037132019-08-25T17:46:59.017+01:002019-08-25T17:46:59.017+01:00What is the purpose of the rail survey?
Is it base...What is the purpose of the rail survey?<br />Is it based on a Network Rail Geogis spreadsheet?<br />Is it a requirement? Or is it purely for your own records.<br />I assume you are recording Mile and yardage, FB / BH Rail weight, Date of rolling and Manufacturer?<br /><br />I know, a lot of questions but just wondering.Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510526580658225490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-79562027168027270852019-08-25T08:15:18.687+01:002019-08-25T08:15:18.687+01:00Yes. A roads didn't need to be so broad and we...Yes. A roads didn't need to be so broad and well metalled as they are now due to there being less cars on the roads then (and less wear and tear on them).<br />Wonderful pictures.<br />Regards, Paul.St Blazey 1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/16697444840076235191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-34308460543557819982019-08-25T07:38:54.645+01:002019-08-25T07:38:54.645+01:00Actually (just looked it up) it was 4 shillings an...Actually (just looked it up) it was 4 shillings and 9 pence a gallon. More pricey than I thought!Peter Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15020212199830779526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-4222313172436963832019-08-25T07:33:01.556+01:002019-08-25T07:33:01.556+01:00And interestingly the 1963 picture shows that the ...And interestingly the 1963 picture shows that the road was "unrestricted" speed limit then. (In those days there was no "national speed limit" of course). And a person would come out to fill your car and relieve you of your 3 shillings a gallon or whatever it was!Peter Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15020212199830779526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-17439011178651473482019-08-24T23:43:07.415+01:002019-08-24T23:43:07.415+01:00These early photographs pay tribute to the vision ...These early photographs pay tribute to the vision and achievements of many dedicated volunteers over the years and provide inspiration for those who will take the railway forward (maybe even north one day). Btw there seems to be a problem with the last photo of KEII.It seems to have lost one of its inside cylinders - which puts the broken spring into perspective! Seriously, it was wonderful to see this locomotive on the GWR this summer. Hopefully the management will forgive it for breaking their Broadway turnout and invite it back another year. <br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-43461244112218141632019-08-24T23:15:25.296+01:002019-08-24T23:15:25.296+01:00RE "We really need some sort of archive on ou...RE "We really need some sort of archive on our railway, perhaps combined with a museum." I presume you're aware of the "RAT" @ ratrust.org ? Indeed some of John's photos are on that website.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-17718522175126032472019-08-24T19:06:59.447+01:002019-08-24T19:06:59.447+01:00Looking back one can see what an incredible achiev...Looking back one can see what an incredible achievement you guys have done. A terrific railwsy line.Mikeslipper@hotmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808642958133799091noreply@blogger.com