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..........the key phrase there is "when electric trains start running".......at the current rate it could be the next generations problem.
Indeed - where's all the electricity going to come from? Coal-burning power stations closing, Hinckley Point C still a way off, no sign of Severn Barrage being built... (Re-reads original post) ... oops. My mistake. As you were. |
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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2016, 00:31:03 » |
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An update on wiring progress for those that don't regularly get to see it:
Airport Junction, Hayes to Maidenhead:
Real progress over that last couple of months. All structures, booms and small parts fitted and probably around 90-95% of the main contact wires have been strung through to MP25 east of Maidenhead station, though there's very little of the ATF (Auto Transformer Feeder) installed as yet.
Maidenhead to Ruscombe (Twyford):
Virtually all structures and booms/small parts fitted and wiring has just started at the Maidenhead end.
Ruscombe (Twyford) to Scours Lane (west of Reading):
Significant number of structures fitted and more and more booms and small parts now getting installed.
These are truly boom times for, er, booms! |
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« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2016, 00:44:36 » |
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"Boom, boom." As Basil would say...
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To view my GWML▸ Electrification cab video 'before and after' video comparison, as well as other videos of the new layout at Reading and 'before and after' comparisons of the Cotswold Line Redoubling scheme, see: http://www.dailymotion.com/user/IndustryInsider/ |
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« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2016, 07:32:21 » |
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These are truly boom times for, er, booms!
As an electrification engineer the last thing I want is booms ........................... They are usually preceded by a big blue flash  |
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2016, 07:56:58 » |
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As an electrification engineer the last thing I want is booms ........................... They are usually preceded by a big blue flash Would he be called Gordon (as in Flash Gordon)   Edit note: Quote marks fixed, for clarity. CfN. |
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Personal opinion only. Writings not representative of any union, collective, management or employer. (Think that absolves me...........)  |
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2016, 21:54:05 » |
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A few bright sparks have posted some rather shocking puns there.  |
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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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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2016, 09:15:04 » |
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Why do these threads always DCend into puns ?
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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2016, 09:19:56 » |
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Watt d'say?
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« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2016, 11:25:37 » |
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All this AC/ DC▸ talk...don't the wires swing both ways .....  |
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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2016, 11:33:08 » |
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All this AC/ DC▸ talk...don't the wires swing both ways ..... Are you talking about bi-modes? |
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2016, 12:11:33 » |
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I am at least developing a resistance to these puns.
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Now, please!
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« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2016, 14:21:11 » |
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Resistance is futile ! (unless more than one ohm)
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2016, 16:51:51 » |
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All this AC/ DC▸ talk...don't the wires swing both ways ..... "Hells Bells", that's enough!!! or we'll all be on the Highway to Hell |
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8 Billion people on a wet rock - of course we're not happy
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« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2016, 18:01:39 » |
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I don't have the capacity to take anymore of this as you have all LED me down the garden path. I'll get my hat and coat and go ohm now......  |
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« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2016, 18:03:44 » |
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Shocking positively Shocking .
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