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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Four track for Filton Bank - ongoing discussion
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on: November 11, 2018, 17:18:13
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Ah... doubtful we'll be able to see it then apart from a passing train. Not found any decent vantage points yet around where the track used to slew as I really wanted to photograph that part when they cut the line to make the new formation, unless anyone else has?
There's a footbridge near the Dovercourt Road allotments (see https://goo.gl/maps/i1AQhGxX2BP2) which I think was replaced under the electrification scope, but which (for reasons best known to NR» ) has not reopened; might have been a good viewpoint. My brother took this vid from it in 2015; I was stood directly above the loco and found that this was a surprisingly good way to remove excess leg hairs: https://youtu.be/iLsvFe6ukHA |
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Four track for Filton Bank - ongoing discussion
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on: November 11, 2018, 17:00:34
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Out and about this afternoon, this time to Narroways and Ashley Hill:
First pic, from Narroways Hill Footbridge looking north, shows some new signals on the reliefs (well they looked new to me, I'm happy to stand corrected);
Second confirms metalrail's point about passive provision for a station at Ashley Hill - there is a goodly gap between the mains and reliefs, sufficient for quite a long island platform. Referring back to S&TE's most excellent diagram, it is clear that there is indeed also space for a platform on the mains here, which (to my simple mind) is odd given that they've just demolished the (arguably more useful) main line platforms at Stapleton Road. Hey ho.
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Four track for Filton Bank - ongoing discussion
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on: November 11, 2018, 16:24:07
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Is anyone able to explain to me the difference between ARS▸ and Electronic Live Block Overlays?
Youv'e lost me there Red Squirrel. Tried looking that one up with no success. I'm sorry S&TE, I was setting it up in the hope that someone would knock it down for me: I don't know my ARS from my ELBO. Electronic Live Block Overlays are a figment of my over-ripe imagination |
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Metrowest Status
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on: November 11, 2018, 11:10:25
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I kind of got the impression the Chocolate Path was not going to reopen, probably ever. If true that would imply the Harbour Railway along there also being closed.
All answered here: Significant repair work for highway structures around Bristol’s waterways approved at Cabinet
The future of a ... popular cycle route and footpath has been secured following last night’s cabinet meeting (4 September).
At the meeting funding was approved to begin ... the structural stabilisation of the river wall which supports the Chocolate Path and historic railway.
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The Chocolate Path, which is a popular walking and cycling route, has been partially closed since 2016 as it is currently slowly subsiding into the river. In order to reopen it and make the path safe to use, a budget of £5million worth of capital funding has been allocated to stabilise the wall and stop any further subsidence of the path and historic railway.
Cllr Mhairi Threlfall, Cabinet Member for Transport said: “We need to take action now so that we can protect these important historical landmarks around our city’s famous waterways. This work is essential for looking after these important structural elements of our highway network, keeping them working and stopping parts completely slipping away in to the river.
“If we do not act now these costs are likely to rise substantially. We expect that work will start next year and we will keep commuters updated for any road closures that may happen as a result of this work.”
Up to £3million funding was agreed for the refurbishment of the Redcliffe Bridge and up to £5million for the stabilisation of the river retaining wall supporting the Chocolate Footpath and historic railway. The work is due to begin within the next financial year.
Source: Bristol City Council |
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Four track for Filton Bank - ongoing discussion
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on: November 10, 2018, 22:49:47
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Perhaps a bit like Clifton Down station, but in every other context people talk about Clifton Downs. Although maybe they didn't when it opened in the 1870s.
The area known as The Downs consists of two downs - Clifton Down, and Durdham Down. I've done no research on this, so I can't be sure, but I am guessing that Clifton Down Station was named after one of these. |
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Metrowest Status
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on: November 10, 2018, 18:23:51
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Sorry I meant the fact it's now been disconnected from the rest of the network after they ripped it up over the swing bridge. You reckon there'll be plans to reconnect it somehow?
No; I just meant that it is part of the Bristol Harbour Railway, and as such I wouldn't call it redundant. I note that the BHR currently only runs as far as Vauxhall Footbridge, which is about 500m short of the old terminus at the Create Centre. |
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Four track for Filton Bank - ongoing discussion
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on: November 10, 2018, 18:18:24
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...between Narroway Hill Junction and Filton Abbey Wood
It's NARROWAYS  The offical railway name is NARROWAY HILL JUNCTION..... The 1844-1888 25" OS▸ Map (1st Edition) shows it as Narrow-ways Hill Jct, and Baker (14th Edition, 2015) continues the tradition, without the hyphen. I hesitate to use the word 'correct' in this context, but the name of the area is 'Narroways'. Just to the east of the hill is Narroways Road, and the area at the top is Narroways Millennium Green. I hesitate to be prescriptive about these things, but if 'the railway' is in some documentation referring to the junction without the terminal 's', they are out of step with every source that I am aware of. |
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Metrowest Status
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on: November 10, 2018, 16:40:13
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...do I see...some sort of passive provision?
Various plans have for some time earmarked the gap between the George Railway and the Grosvenor Hotel as a rapid transit corridor, but sadly that idea seems to have receded in recent years - possibly because we now have a high quality tram-like experience (I'm surprised if you haven't heard of this) called MetroBus. Is the old harbour line along Cumberland Rd still there or have they pulled it up now that Ashton Swing Bridge has been 'Metrobussed'? Obviously it became completely redundant following it's disconnection at Ashton Gate, but haven't driven along there for a while now
T'aint redundant at all - it's still very much connected to the historic dockside railway at M Shed. The rather makeshift platform at the Cumberland Basin end, used on high days and holy days, is currently a kit of parts pushed aside by MetroBus work, but one has to presume that it will be reinstated at some point. |
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Four track for Filton Bank - ongoing discussion
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on: November 10, 2018, 16:28:05
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Couple of pictures of Filton Abbey Wood, in case it feels left out after metalrail's efforts:
First one, taken from a footbridge south of the station, shows the approach and signal gantry looking all new and shiny;
Second is a rather blurred zoom shot taken from the same spot - could be worse given that it's taken by a phone;
Third is the classic 'off the footbridge' shot showing the Orange folk hard at it.
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Bristol's Temple Gate layout change planned in £21m revamp
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on: November 10, 2018, 11:39:53
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Cabinet decision advances regeneration of Temple QuarterPlans for the redevelopment of a prominent area in the Temple Quarter took a step forward this week with the Bristol City Council Cabinet decision to approve the Joint Development and Land Agreement for Engine Shed 2, Temple Square and Station Approach. The decision paves the way for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Temple Circus site, a goal the council has been seeking since 2008. The scheme aims to create a first class welcome to Bristol for passengers arriving into Temple Meads and will improve links between the station and city centre. It also opens up new land for employment space – contributing to the council’s ambitious targets for creating jobs in the Enterprise Zone. As part of this, there are plans for the George & Railway building to be transformed into Engine Shed 2, providing follow-on space from the original Engine Shed for rapidly growing companies. The Cabinet decision authorises use of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to enable redevelopment of the neighbouring Grosvenor Hotel building, should ongoing negotiations with the current owners fail. Councillor Craig Cheney commented: “Temple Square is a gateway to the Temple Quarter and we are making good progress towards improving the road layout and opening up new development land in this area. It’s now time to focus on how we can move forward with the redevelopment of these eyesore buildings – not only to provide a better first impression of Bristol but also to create new jobs and opportunities as part of a thriving city centre.”
Source: Bristol Temple Quarter blog |
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