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« Reply #195 on: August 17, 2017, 04:27:54 »

There is also the proposed extra platform for Filton Abbey Wood, bringing it to Four Platforms, Now!

I have wondered about fitting the extra platform in at Filton Abbey  Wood (FIT) because as I see it platform 2 and 3 (which is a single combined platform for those unfamiliar with the station ) is quite wide in my opinion.

I look forward to seeing the progress later in the year
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« Reply #196 on: August 17, 2017, 10:53:36 »

There is also the proposed extra platform for Filton Abbey Wood, bringing it to Four Platforms, Now!

I have wondered about fitting the extra platform in at Filton Abbey  Wood (FIT) because as I see it platform 2 and 3 (which is a single combined platform for those unfamiliar with the station ) is quite wide in my opinio
I look forward to seeing the progress later in the year

I was told the island platform would be narrowed a bit to make space for the new one.
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« Reply #197 on: August 17, 2017, 12:16:27 »

There is also the proposed extra platform for Filton Abbey Wood, bringing it to Four Platforms, Now!

I have wondered about fitting the extra platform in at Filton Abbey  Wood (FIT) because as I see it platform 2 and 3 (which is a single combined platform for those unfamiliar with the station ) is quite wide in my opinio
I look forward to seeing the progress later in the year

I was told the island platform would be narrowed a bit to make space for the new one.

That will be quite an exercise - those platforms can get quite busy at times.
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« Reply #198 on: August 17, 2017, 12:37:43 »

I have wondered about fitting the extra platform in at Filton Abbey  Wood (FIT) because as I see it platform 2 and 3 (which is a single combined platform for those unfamiliar with the station ) is quite wide in my opinion.

There was a video visualisation posted a while back in this thread:  https://youtu.be/VFuvX1A1O1g

Doesn't show any narrowing of the P2/P3 island.  The previous discussion about changes to FIT took place from about post 120 onwards...

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« Reply #199 on: August 17, 2017, 12:45:32 »

I have wondered about fitting the extra platform in at Filton Abbey  Wood (FIT) because as I see it platform 2 and 3 (which is a single combined platform for those unfamiliar with the station ) is quite wide in my opinion.

There was a video visualisation posted a while back in this thread:  https://youtu.be/VFuvX1A1O1g

Doesn't show any narrowing of the P2/P3 island.  The previous discussion about changes to FIT took place from about post 120 onwards...

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Thanks Paul -  I will have a view later.
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« Reply #200 on: August 17, 2017, 22:48:53 »

That will be quite an exercise - those platforms can get quite busy at times.

They will be quiet whilst the line is closed.
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« Reply #201 on: August 18, 2017, 04:36:40 »

That will be quite an exercise - those platforms can get quite busy at times.

They will be quiet whilst the line is closed.

Yes I guess so Smiley but I would have thought that changing the platform width (and relaying the platform 3 track) was a substantial task
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« Reply #202 on: August 23, 2017, 20:19:41 »

From memory, I think there will be no need to move the line on P3. The supporting structure for the footbridge will need amendment.
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« Reply #203 on: September 09, 2017, 11:21:45 »

Network rail have posted one of their timelapse vids of the demolition of Stapleton Road viaduct:

Here it is, on YouTube
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« Reply #204 on: September 09, 2017, 11:32:28 »

I thought the choice of the Russian dance  from the Nutcracker suite by Tchaikovsky was excellent. If only they could have constructed as quickly as they demolished, electrification would have been finished by now !
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« Reply #205 on: October 02, 2017, 21:29:16 »

I thought the choice of the Russian dance  from the Nutcracker suite by Tchaikovsky was excellent. If only they could have constructed as quickly as they demolished, electrification would have been finished by now !

"Trepak" - played on the flute by a 12-year-old Four Track, Now! as part of a pretty rubbish school orchestra. I did better with Jethro Tull.
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« Reply #206 on: October 16, 2017, 21:41:38 »

Just now on Channel 5's Paddington 24/7, the demolition of the old Stapleton Road bridge.
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« Reply #207 on: November 20, 2017, 17:53:19 »

Came upon this whilst walking the dog yesterday at Narroways. Note the deluxe viewing gallery, presumably laid on by NR» (Network Rail - home page), on the opposite bank. No takers, it seems.

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« Reply #208 on: November 20, 2017, 18:35:16 »

Surplus Mk II seating?  Tongue

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« Reply #209 on: November 20, 2017, 18:59:24 »

Surplus Mk II seating?  Tongue



Possibly.

You know that moment, about halfway through your third can of Special Brew, when your bum sort of slides forwards off the edge of the sofa? Wouldn't want to try that there. possession or no!
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