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« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2015, 21:50:13 »
Quote from: grahame on July 12, 2015, 07:50:55
More pictures to follow - first as an attachment.

Hmm.  Fair play to the chap representing Isambard Kingdom Brunel - but wasn't he about a foot shorter - just over five foot tall - that's why he chose to wear those high stovepipe hats to, err, raise his profile?  Wink
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2015, 22:35:23 »
Quote from: grahame on July 12, 2015, 07:50:55
More pictures to follow

At http://www.wellho.net/mouth/4511_The-Royal-Albert-Bridge-as-you-do-not-normally-see-it.html
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« Reply #17 on: July 13, 2015, 10:18:46 »
Quote from: bobm on July 12, 2015, 10:58:41
As Graham says very well organised and a nice friendly spirit among those walking over, all taking care to avoid being in other people's shots while pictures were being taken.

An unforgettable experience.

Agree completely. Really good organisation. I'd suggest that Network Rail employ Saltash Lions Club to manage the electrification.

Meanwhile, here's some pictures of the check-in at Saltash Station, of Network Rail's Tim giving the 06:50 group their health and safety briefing, and of them setting off.
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« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2015, 10:23:10 »
And here's another shot of IKB▸ (Isambard Kingdom Brunel).

We came back on the ferry. And were then enticed by the 'Canadian Breakfast' on offer across the road.
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« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2015, 10:33:44 »
Some coverage on BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) Spotlight here...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0615bps/spotlight-12072015

about 2 minutes worth starting about one minute into the bulletin
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« Reply #20 on: July 13, 2015, 10:56:58 »
A very brief shot of this forum's very own bobm at the start of that report.  Cheesy
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« Reply #21 on: July 13, 2015, 12:02:38 »
... and again at the end of the report.  Wink Cheesy Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #22 on: July 13, 2015, 12:44:48 »
My best side too - the back!   Grin
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« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2016, 22:19:24 »
I've added some more pictures at http://www.wellho.net/mouth/4643_From-last-July-2015-.html

Starting with
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« Reply #24 on: February 09, 2016, 12:28:39 »
For anybody who doesn't know that is the single to double track connection Electro-Hydraulic Clamplock operated point end at the Saltash end of the bridge (Plymouth Panel 270 Points) Wink
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« Reply #25 on: February 09, 2016, 13:29:49 »
... and from the position of the nameplate, the normal lie of the points leads to the left. Normally closed blade is nearest to the plate.
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« Reply #26 on: February 10, 2016, 21:21:17 »
I think you two perhaps need to get out a bit more.  Wink Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #27 on: February 10, 2016, 21:50:42 »
I'm not so sure you need to get out more and meet me for a pint or three!
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« Reply #28 on: February 10, 2016, 22:15:36 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on February 10, 2016, 21:21:17
I think you two perhaps need to get out a bit more.  Wink Cheesy Grin

Do you mean: to do more field research in this exciting and fast-moving technical area?
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