tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post2305648423141032672..comments2023-07-10T14:18:09.980+01:00Comments on Extension Blog: What matters mostJo http://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-85433785638904739192016-11-01T09:45:25.927+00:002016-11-01T09:45:25.927+00:00Not sure if there's a foot crossing going in t...Not sure if there's a foot crossing going in there or not, but the track laying has to forge on, so we left a space.Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-44459321355058553362016-10-31T22:42:07.660+00:002016-10-31T22:42:07.660+00:00What are the wooden sleepers for between the shc a...What are the wooden sleepers for between the shc and pandrol sleepers for ? mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17907522192585853360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-51285823879331533152016-10-31T17:51:51.090+00:002016-10-31T17:51:51.090+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Geoff Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05493499100736423903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-85273263592141287182016-10-31T17:50:55.585+00:002016-10-31T17:50:55.585+00:00Yes after all the negative publicity Network Rail ...Yes after all the negative publicity Network Rail receives for delayed delivery of completed projects and over running budgets, it deserves much praise for farsighted decisions to assist possible future heritage railway projects such as a Honeybourne extension not to mention co-operating with the GCR with their Bridge to the Future project. But the Broadway extension project is nothing short of brilliant. All you Volunteers cannot be praised highly enough. Geoff Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05493499100736423903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-15259137326888247672016-10-31T17:11:30.429+00:002016-10-31T17:11:30.429+00:00What gets put into the sausage chips and peas? It ...What gets put into the sausage chips and peas? It makes you guys go rocket propelled!!! Even so very good progress, will not be long before the platform ends at Broadway come into view!Paul & Marion Sucksmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384367780051937185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-92101090042731798852016-10-31T16:48:24.981+00:002016-10-31T16:48:24.981+00:00Speaking just as a blogger, I for one much appreci...Speaking just as a blogger, I for one much appreciate your kind gesture in doing this.<br />Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-22037784897969587462016-10-31T12:58:09.625+00:002016-10-31T12:58:09.625+00:00Thanks John,
Really nice to have Network Rail'...Thanks John,<br />Really nice to have Network Rail's consideration for the future. <br />Regards<br /><br />ColinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-61770279403047960382016-10-31T09:33:36.545+00:002016-10-31T09:33:36.545+00:00We in Network Rail maintained the prospective GWSR...We in Network Rail maintained the prospective GWSR route to Honeybourne Station as part of the Cotswold Line redoubling scheme. A new OWW two track intersection bridge, and relocating the OWW to Long Marston Junction west of Honeybourne Station has hopefully made it easier for a future extension from Broadway.John Dyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-38145223216049779922016-10-30T23:04:59.095+00:002016-10-30T23:04:59.095+00:00Wonderful progress as usual.it shows the dedicatio...Wonderful progress as usual.it shows the dedication that you have been able to put so many hours into the project. Thank you for including a map this post, I'm sure its a great help to who do not know the area well, as I once requested. Lets hope it will inspire people to help with the required funds. its now countdown to Broadway. Steve Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11690848806301527120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-69257369487990593102016-10-30T20:15:28.607+00:002016-10-30T20:15:28.607+00:00great prowess,great progress.Be nice to get some y...great prowess,great progress.Be nice to get some younger hands involved<br />I think that you will make it to Honeybourne just as the Bluebell made to E.Grinstead. Living in North America I cab tell you that railway enthusiasts here are constantly amazed by the marvels of British preservation<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-4118840011375988732016-10-30T19:28:04.743+00:002016-10-30T19:28:04.743+00:00Without a dream nothing would get done, I will sup...Without a dream nothing would get done, I will support your dreams as much as I can and hopefully one day get involved physically.Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115053784234954235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-69171833908888879182016-10-30T19:03:54.511+00:002016-10-30T19:03:54.511+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115053784234954235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-50537369446404680292016-10-30T17:35:44.768+00:002016-10-30T17:35:44.768+00:00Last time I saw it (a fortnight ago) it was almost...Last time I saw it (a fortnight ago) it was almost half way. They are rewiring the Toddy goods shed, which has slowed progress. <br /><br />While the share issue is running, we are not holding any other appeals. Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-75328249608531014022016-10-30T17:21:54.566+00:002016-10-30T17:21:54.566+00:00Excellent progress by all! Jo, what is the current...Excellent progress by all! Jo, what is the current progress with the canopy ironwork? Also, now that the GWR lamp post scheme has been successfully funded, will there be a similar one for the footbridge stairs? Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-10939865816476577962016-10-30T15:55:49.379+00:002016-10-30T15:55:49.379+00:00Not at the moment. First get to Broadway, then tak...Not at the moment. First get to Broadway, then take a breather, then fund/build the rest (the share issue being for the minimum to get us there)<br />In my view, Honeybourne is probably do-able in principle(the trackbed is still clear all the way), but there are big costs associated with it. But every railway project needs a dream.Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-27620163132309443122016-10-30T15:43:02.791+00:002016-10-30T15:43:02.791+00:00Great progress!!! On the map picture it says '...Great progress!!! On the map picture it says 'Our current property boundary is at the top of the map'. Are there any plans to buy the rest of the track bed to Honeybourne? I read somewhere that Sustrans own it, but there is a covenant for only railway use with it? Thanks again Aaron :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-1026548899622212002016-10-30T12:45:05.746+00:002016-10-30T12:45:05.746+00:00Great reportage - as usual. Nice to see the remain...Great reportage - as usual. Nice to see the remaining lamp posts arrived at Broadway. Regards, Paul.St Blazey 1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/16697444840076235191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914276256646518799.post-43714055006240514782016-10-30T11:41:34.787+00:002016-10-30T11:41:34.787+00:00The Gloucestershire Worcestershire Railway is on i...The Gloucestershire Worcestershire Railway is on its way it seems! A busy time for all who are doing so much to put things right again. Well done and thank you for an inspiring blog - as ever!Toddington Tednoreply@blogger.com