Location: Where was I ?

Clan Line

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Location: Where was I ?

« on: July 07, 2023, 14:50:52 »

Lovely clean station roof ................... looking even better with the mainly blue sky above it. 1 clue, NOT GWR^▸ territory !


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From station to station, back to Bristol city....

Re: Location: Where was I ?

« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2023, 15:04:33 »

My day trip to RHS Hampton Court yesterday took me through Waterloo....could it be one of the bits of roof there? It's not dissimilar.


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Mark A

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Re: Location: Where was I ?

« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2023, 16:58:22 »

Carlisle?

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Bmblbzzz

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Re: Location: Where was I ?

« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2023, 17:04:44 »

It looks modern but in a style to look old. No idea where it is though.


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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2023, 18:14:30 »

Quote from: Mark A on July 07, 2023, 16:58:22

Carlisle?

Mark

Spot on !

The larger view looked absolutely stunning in the sunlight. The roof panels are now self-cleaning EFTE (look it up !)........... money well spent, I think.


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Re: Location: Where was I ?

« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2023, 18:28:10 »

An aquaintance worked on the physical work of the roof replacement at Carlisle, he was proud of his involvement.

A bit more on the new roof here: it doesn't mention that being a far lighter installation, additional structure was designed in to resist any temptation the roof might have, in high winds, to become a kite.

https://www.vector-foiltec.com/projects/carlisle-train-station-replacing-glass/

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Re: Location: Where was I ?

« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2023, 19:38:38 »

Quote from: Mark A on July 07, 2023, 18:28:10

An aquaintance worked on the physical work of the roof replacement at Carlisle, he was proud of his involvement.

Have passed your link on to a family member who is an industrial abseiler. He has done work on the roof at Paddington - but not Carlisle.


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Re: Location: Where was I ?

« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2023, 19:45:19 »

I looked up the roofing material mentioned. The Wikipedia article needs updating – under "Notable buildings" it lists Carlisle station as "under construction (2017)"!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ETFE#Under_construction


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