tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post7336288139430987545..comments2023-07-10T14:18:09.980+01:00Comments on Extension Blog: Day two tamping at BroadwayJo http://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-36941201337603478822018-02-26T21:57:20.504+00:002018-02-26T21:57:20.504+00:00The Railway Recycling website (the agency Network ...The Railway Recycling website (the agency Network Rail use for disposal of surplus material) has track panels, sleepers (concrete and wood) and rail (FB and BH) for sale. You can literally build your own railway from the stuff they have for sale.<br /><br />Of course, I'm sure the agency will add their percentage, so this might not be the cheapest way of buying railway track. But it's nice to have a one-stop shop where you can choose exactly what you want.<br /><br />I noticed they have concrete sleepers with bullhead chairs attached - rare kit, nowadays...<br /><br />https://www.railwayrecycling.co.uk/recycled-sleepers/chaired-concrete-sleeper.html<br /><br />.Michael Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386451061160258935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-11609062631023005242018-02-25T19:27:22.066+00:002018-02-25T19:27:22.066+00:00Definitely Toddington to Winchcombe should be doub...Definitely Toddington to Winchcombe should be double tracked as a long passing loopSteve Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246751941088920565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-80013472099498369492018-02-25T19:06:17.624+00:002018-02-25T19:06:17.624+00:00Reference to doubling of the P,Way why not ask aro...Reference to doubling of the P,Way why not ask around the coal fired power stations that have closed eg Didcot there is lots of flat bottom track there no longer needed , thought you could ask they may donate it or let you have it cheaper don't know unless you ask best of luck excellent progress !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167623717441745028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-10538853437792502062018-02-23T20:26:56.375+00:002018-02-23T20:26:56.375+00:00Noticing on the webcam today, that the permanent w...Noticing on the webcam today, that the permanent way through the station is looking very neat and tidy since the tamp, plus the passage of the regulator today.<br />Now, just about the only thing missing is an express thundering through!<br />MarkPhaaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747852507990028985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-75862515311369191432018-02-22T22:29:31.714+00:002018-02-22T22:29:31.714+00:00A double track over Gotherington bridge ? At 60m...A double track over Gotherington bridge ? At 60mph ? Yes, it would be nice, wouldn't it. Well, there's no harm in dreaming ! <br /><br />But, no. Toddington Ted is right. And HS2, in its projected form, isn't going to happen either. Why not ? Too expensive !<br /><br />PeterHWrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495198265526743106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-81872052902406311172018-02-22T18:07:30.007+00:002018-02-22T18:07:30.007+00:00Many thanks for the excellent update, both for the...Many thanks for the excellent update, both for the tamping operation and the trackwork at Gotherington. Doubling the track would make a difference - it would cost a fortune! Don't worry about HS2 PS, it's not going to happen, at least in the way it's planned.Toddingtontedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470051178926426104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-65383935337599383882018-02-22T10:59:56.996+00:002018-02-22T10:59:56.996+00:00All this work done without Mrs. B's cake and n...All this work done without Mrs. B's cake and no sign of Pauls Catering coach to keep the team fed! What a great effort, you will all be soon out of work at this rate, so can you put in the tender to lay track for HS2 now? Wonder when the line could have two lines all the way up and down? Now that would really make the difference!!! Thank you all for your Herculean efforts, well done all, at least it wasn't raining!<br />Regards <br />Paul & Marion.Paul & Marion Sucksmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384367780051937185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-11147289093730349502018-02-21T21:41:52.914+00:002018-02-21T21:41:52.914+00:00What a difference a Tamper makes! Almost a song, b...What a difference a Tamper makes! Almost a song, but not quite! The main (down) line does look better having been tamped though. Trust you lot to sneak into the platform while the Broadway gang were all having tea!<br />Regards, Paul.St Blazey 1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/16697444840076235191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-68836270052947862842018-02-21T21:39:29.668+00:002018-02-21T21:39:29.668+00:00Well, it's brilliant work at Gotherington. ...Well, it's brilliant work at Gotherington. The PW team is doing everything perfectly. As always.<br /><br />I'm not sure where they are up to at Broadway. More tamping ? More ballasting to the south ?<br /><br />But what about the second turnout at Toddington ? Oh, I know you'll get it done. Somehow. We'll have to wait and see, won't we ?<br /><br />Bless you all. Keep up the good work. And be nice to the Railways Inspector when he calls.<br /><br />PeterPeterHWrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495198265526743106noreply@blogger.com