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« on: February 19, 2009, 13:52:49 »
Any idea what this is for?

(Apologies if it's in another thread)

(amended title 20-Feb-2009)
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2009, 14:39:27 »
Relay lots of the approach to Penzance (pointwork) and relay at least one platform line
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2009, 16:52:00 »
Too bad they can't redouble the line while they're at it. Cheesy (tongue firmly in cheek)
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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2009, 06:13:14 »
And renewal of Long Rock Crossing is also happening in March Wink
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« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2009, 17:27:11 »
I think you will find the blockade will be between St Austell and Penzance Angry
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« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2009, 19:53:19 »
At times like this, I regret the closure of Truro yard and the loss of the 4th platform at the station. Were they still operating, trains could at least continue to serve the county city (+ the Falmouth branch) when the western end of the county was shut down for work. 
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« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2009, 21:41:20 »
The blockade during weekdays is between Longrock and Penzance (trains terminating St Erth) but on the weekends the blockade is St Austell - Penzance, why? I don't know
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« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2009, 22:06:58 »
There must (?) be a good reason for closing the main line that far up but rather than having St. Austell as the starting point, if possible, it'd surely be better to start all trains from Par and run a Falmouth-Penryn-Truro-St Austell-Par & return connecting shuttle.
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« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2009, 23:10:02 »
Quote from: Andy on February 20, 2009, 22:06:58
There must (?) be a good reason for closing the main line that far up but rather than having St. Austell as the starting point, if possible, it'd surely be better to start all trains from Par and run a Falmouth-Penryn-Truro-St Austell-Par & return connecting shuttle.

St Erth & St Austell (AFAIK▸ (as far as I know)) can't fill toilet tanks, Par has a nice new water tower.
 
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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2009, 22:25:09 »
Trains can be tanked at Newquay!
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« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2009, 23:23:41 »
Quote from: vacman on February 21, 2009, 22:25:09
Trains can be tanked at Newquay!

Most of the young holidaymakers are too  Grin
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2009, 20:35:13 »
Quote from: chrisoates on February 20, 2009, 23:10:02
Quote from: Andy on February 20, 2009, 22:06:58
There must (?) be a good reason for closing the main line that far up but rather than having St. Austell as the starting point, if possible, it'd surely be better to start all trains from Par and run a Falmouth-Penryn-Truro-St Austell-Par & return connecting shuttle.

St Erth & St Austell (AFAIK▸ (as far as I know)) can't fill toilet tanks, Par has a nice new water tower.
 

Par doesnt have a water tower. Its a tank for filling the sandite trains in the autumn.

PArt of the down main is being relaid between Gwinear and Angarrick during the block....
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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2009, 20:40:07 »
Quote from: chrisoates on February 20, 2009, 23:10:02
Quote from: Andy on February 20, 2009, 22:06:58
There must (?) be a good reason for closing the main line that far up but rather than having St. Austell as the starting point, if possible, it'd surely be better to start all trains from Par and run a Falmouth-Penryn-Truro-St Austell-Par & return connecting shuttle.

St Erth & St Austell (AFAIK▸ (as far as I know)) can't fill toilet tanks, Par has a nice new water tower.
 

What do FGW▸ (First Great Western) care if the loos have no water?
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« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2009, 22:11:03 »
Quote from: slippy on February 25, 2009, 20:35:13
Quote from: chrisoates on February 20, 2009, 23:10:02
Quote from: Andy on February 20, 2009, 22:06:58
There must (?) be a good reason for closing the main line that far up but rather than having St. Austell as the starting point, if possible, it'd surely be better to start all trains from Par and run a Falmouth-Penryn-Truro-St Austell-Par & return connecting shuttle.

St Erth & St Austell (AFAIK▸ (as far as I know)) can't fill toilet tanks, Par has a nice new water tower.
 

Par doesnt have a water tower. Its a tank for filling the sandite trains in the autumn.

PArt of the down main is being relaid between Gwinear and Angarrick during the block....


Please tell me that doesn't mean the remains of Gwinear Road are to be removed/demolished.
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« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2009, 08:14:50 »
Quote from: chrisoates on February 21, 2009, 23:23:41
Quote from: vacman on February 21, 2009, 22:25:09
Trains can be tanked at Newquay!

Most of the young holidaymakers are too  Grin


Sadly, this is true.  On several occasions, I have journeyed to that den of iniquity on a Saturday evening in an attempt to spread the word. Does anyone know whether I would be allowed to hold an impromptu service on the train from Par to Newquay?  We could have rousing modern hymns and uplifting prayers and possibly give away small bottles of soft drink and useful tracts to club goers.



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