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Author Topic: Great Western Main Line electrification - ongoing discussion  (Read 283490 times)
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« Reply #450 on: October 28, 2018, 16:04:01 »

There is a piece in Railway Gazette about that ElevArch demonstration, and NR» (Network Rail - home page) have a video (or say they do, I can't get it to run).
If not playing via Network Rail it’s also available on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/KhumV315nFk

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« Reply #451 on: October 28, 2018, 22:51:22 »

I would have thought jacking the bridge up was an excellent solution.

1) Convince the local nimby's its a great idea
2) Jack it up one side only first, and crack the arch.
3) Demolish troublesome bridge on safety grounds
4) Stick the cheapest and most ugly bridge in its place.

Problem solved.  Cheesy
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« Reply #452 on: October 28, 2018, 23:11:48 »

From personal inspection of this particular structure over a number of years, it is clear that the structure is showing significant signs of distress. I would not be surprised if some form of vehicle weight restriction were to be applied in the future, particularly if we have a harsh winter and freeze/thaw effects disturb the brickwork. Next time someone drives over it, take a look at the road surfacing and the undulations.
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« Reply #453 on: October 29, 2018, 00:23:04 »


I think that it's a 3-arch bridge, unlike the one shown jacked. It is evidently in poor condition, evidenced by the bracing applied. I'm surprised that it could qualify for listing.

I suggest that NR» (Network Rail - home page) has a chat to the local building inspector about serving a dangerous structure notice for demolition. That trumps listing.

Then a weekend with bus replacements and some gelignite sticks....

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« Reply #454 on: October 29, 2018, 11:38:42 »

From personal inspection of this particular structure over a number of years, it is clear that the structure is showing significant signs of distress. I would not be surprised if some form of vehicle weight restriction were to be applied in the future, particularly if we have a harsh winter and freeze/thaw effects disturb the brickwork. Next time someone drives over it, take a look at the road surfacing and the undulations.

And if feeling cautious, do not closely follow any heavy vehicle !
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It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #455 on: October 29, 2018, 14:06:13 »

800s and 802s can now run in passenger service from Causeway to Swindon in the down direction only.
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« Reply #456 on: October 29, 2018, 14:25:16 »

800s and 802s can now run in passenger service from Causeway to Swindon in the down direction only.

That's under electrical power, right?    They can still come back with passengers under diesel power?
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« Reply #457 on: October 29, 2018, 14:37:49 »


I think that it's a 3-arch bridge, unlike the one shown jacked. It is evidently in poor condition, evidenced by the bracing applied. I'm surprised that it could qualify for listing.

I suggest that NR» (Network Rail - home page) has a chat to the local building inspector about serving a dangerous structure notice for demolition. That trumps listing.

Then a weekend with bus replacements and some gelignite sticks....

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Should book a concrete delivery and get that chap involved who took out the bridge parapets  on SWT (South West Trains)’s network a few years ago.  But do it while trains aren’t running as a concrete mixer landing on an EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) isn’t all that safe...

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« Reply #458 on: October 29, 2018, 15:14:50 »

  But do it while trains aren’t running as a concrete mixer landing on an EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) isn’t all that safe...


...especially if Rod Hull's still got his hand up it.
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« Reply #459 on: October 29, 2018, 23:16:47 »

Quote from: paul7755 link=topic=18592.msg249950#msg249950

Should book a concrete delivery and get that chap involved who took out the bridge parapets  on SWT (South West Trains)’s network a few years ago.  But do it while trains aren’t running as a concrete mixer landing on an EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) isn’t all that safe...

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Quite.

http://www.rail.co.uk/rail-news/2013/no-claims-bonus-los-as-lorry-accident-causes-large-train-repair-bill/

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« Reply #460 on: October 30, 2018, 18:37:10 »

Perhaps NR» (Network Rail - home page) need a few of these.....
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« Reply #461 on: November 01, 2018, 08:19:13 »

Network Rail have tweeted something from BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) Radio Wiltshire about electric services starting from Swindon this morning.

https://twitter.com/networkrailwest/status/1057902936389509120

Also this from Swindon Council

https://twitter.com/SwindonCouncil/status/1057909269012639744
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« Reply #462 on: November 01, 2018, 08:27:49 »

Let's hope that services are more 'up the pan' than 'down the pan' from this morning then ! Shocked
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« Reply #463 on: November 01, 2018, 08:48:07 »

IETs (Intercity Express Train) have been running on electric in the down direction to Swindon since Monday (apart from switching to diesel between South Moreton and Steventon). I saw a 800/3 9-car running on electric near Baulking Grange between Challow and Uffington yesterday.

I've read elsewhere that electric running in the up direction from Swindon is due to commence next week. Given the electrical interference issues previously experienced, NR» (Network Rail - home page) and Hitachi are taking a cautious approach!
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« Reply #464 on: November 02, 2018, 17:02:33 »

Good picture in this evening's Bristol Post, showing the state of electrification at Hatchet Road (just after Bristol Parkway):



Image from Bristol Post

Incidentally, I can't help noticing that this is another bridge where the height warning is given in US Customary units only - is there a pattern emerging here? https://goo.gl/maps/uEs1mQrrHaC2
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