tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post5109463473549808589..comments2023-07-10T14:18:09.980+01:00Comments on Extension Blog: The Winchcombe relay startsJo http://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-30752325297263349182017-01-09T16:26:15.453+00:002017-01-09T16:26:15.453+00:00That's about it, our maximum is 25mph.That's about it, our maximum is 25mph.Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-12341992268708669962017-01-08T23:28:06.866+00:002017-01-08T23:28:06.866+00:00I've just seen a post on Disused Railways on F...I've just seen a post on Disused Railways on Facebook. There is a photo of a Track Datum Plate, something to due with "cant" and the difference in the height of each line when on a curve. I've never seen any mention of this on here, is it because trains don't travel fast enough?Gordon Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306163712123752643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-9987021039639728942017-01-08T16:42:51.756+00:002017-01-08T16:42:51.756+00:00Thanks Jo. Very informative. Doesn't Steve wor...Thanks Jo. Very informative. Doesn't Steve work quickly with the JCB ! Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01697743113984876236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-17721472057830178762017-01-08T09:50:25.877+00:002017-01-08T09:50:25.877+00:00Another use for those rail ends would be as blacks...Another use for those rail ends would be as blacksmith anvils. No, I am not nuts.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=making+an+anvil+out+of+railroad+track+Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715633779618461756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-48285561183982593932017-01-07T22:41:30.255+00:002017-01-07T22:41:30.255+00:00I expect either of the gangs will find you an off ...I expect either of the gangs will find you an off cut for a donation to the extension fund.Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-20698226402001831942017-01-07T20:27:03.008+00:002017-01-07T20:27:03.008+00:00Fantastic job as always guys. I've often wonde...Fantastic job as always guys. I've often wondered why the rail had a dip at the end of each length.<br /><br />Strange question, if I was looking for a 6-8" length of rail to use as a door stop, who would be best to speak to?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340062319843086874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-30074276336471556412017-01-07T16:42:18.186+00:002017-01-07T16:42:18.186+00:00I was thinking that too. Image 819 of the tunnel m...I was thinking that too. Image 819 of the tunnel mouth is a horrible reminder of walking the newly demolished Great Central main line, when I was boy. Jim RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-69854615896162293382017-01-07T14:37:31.923+00:002017-01-07T14:37:31.923+00:00Some of the picture look like many of the demoliti...Some of the picture look like many of the demolition photos that we often see from the 1960's. Thank goodness these are ones of reinstatement and improvement.Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115053784234954235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-7711062949689064772017-01-07T13:55:17.906+00:002017-01-07T13:55:17.906+00:00Well done Gents! Great work! A new 1906 plaque for...Well done Gents! Great work! A new 1906 plaque for the tunnel would 'finish it off'. Similar to the one that was put in at the Broadway station building. I am really looking forward to visiting this Railway soon! :) AaronAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-75780727948470994082017-01-06T22:05:50.936+00:002017-01-06T22:05:50.936+00:00A non-technical answer: Provided the signal is OFF...A non-technical answer: Provided the signal is OFF, the loco can stand where it likes, so no need to move the signals. It's possible the loco would need to stand beyond the fouling point of the turnout anyway.Jock @ Bedfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443135739854308153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-31476332023031896712017-01-06T22:03:16.864+00:002017-01-06T22:03:16.864+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jock @ Bedfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443135739854308153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-61080928713058657612017-01-06T21:18:12.529+00:002017-01-06T21:18:12.529+00:00If they are planning to reposition the turnout in ...If they are planning to reposition the turnout in order to let locos stand beyond the platform, wouldn't that mean moving the two starting signals and putting repeater arms (like at Toddington Broadway end) where they currently are due to the restricted visibility?Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-77271215384666154472017-01-06T19:06:43.275+00:002017-01-06T19:06:43.275+00:00Guys, I don't think anonymous comments are fai...Guys, I don't think anonymous comments are fair.<br />If you say who you are, I will try to find out for you.Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-83638988746226837172017-01-06T17:19:10.205+00:002017-01-06T17:19:10.205+00:00Why are wooden sleepers used?Why are wooden sleepers used?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-33328493762270822542017-01-06T16:56:50.750+00:002017-01-06T16:56:50.750+00:00Wow, this looks a very professional job and so muc...Wow, this looks a very professional job and so much quicker than Network Rail! Shall I pass your details on to them!?!?! Great work you guys, this also shows why I spilt my tea on the last train I was on!(might also have been the brandy in the tea that helped!!! Well Done team PW!<br />Regards Paul & Marion.Paul & Marion Sucksmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384367780051937185noreply@blogger.com