Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2015, 21:50:13 » |
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More pictures to follow - first as an attachment.
Hmm. Fair play to the chap representing Isambard Kingdom Brunel - but wasn't he about a foot shorter - just over five foot tall - that's why he chose to wear those high stovepipe hats to, err, raise his profile?
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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grahame
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« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2015, 22:35:23 » |
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Worcester_Passenger
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« Reply #17 on: July 13, 2015, 10:18:46 » |
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As Graham says very well organised and a nice friendly spirit among those walking over, all taking care to avoid being in other people's shots while pictures were being taken.
An unforgettable experience.
Agree completely. Really good organisation. I'd suggest that Network Rail employ Saltash Lions Club to manage the electrification. Meanwhile, here's some pictures of the check-in at Saltash Station, of Network Rail's Tim giving the 06:50 group their health and safety briefing, and of them setting off.
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« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2015, 10:23:10 » |
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And here's another shot of IKB▸ .
We came back on the ferry. And were then enticed by the 'Canadian Breakfast' on offer across the road.
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JayMac
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« Reply #20 on: July 13, 2015, 10:56:58 » |
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A very brief shot of this forum's very own bobm at the start of that report.
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"A clear conscience laughs at a false accusation." "Treat everyone the same until you find out they're an idiot." "Moral indignation is a technique used to endow the idiot with dignity."
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #21 on: July 13, 2015, 12:02:38 » |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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bobm
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« Reply #22 on: July 13, 2015, 12:44:48 » |
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My best side too - the back!
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grahame
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« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2016, 22:19:24 » |
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« Reply #24 on: February 09, 2016, 12:28:39 » |
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For anybody who doesn't know that is the single to double track connection Electro-Hydraulic Clamplock operated point end at the Saltash end of the bridge (Plymouth Panel 270 Points)
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« Reply #25 on: February 09, 2016, 13:29:49 » |
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... and from the position of the nameplate, the normal lie of the points leads to the left. Normally closed blade is nearest to the plate.
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #26 on: February 10, 2016, 21:21:17 » |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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bobm
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« Reply #27 on: February 10, 2016, 21:50:42 » |
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I'm not so sure you need to get out more and meet me for a pint or three!
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« Reply #28 on: February 10, 2016, 22:15:36 » |
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Do you mean: to do more field research in this exciting and fast-moving technical area?
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