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« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2009, 19:12:49 »
As a driver I can confirm that the main lines between Bristol and London are riddled with wet beds. Some big Some small. Not very often is it needed to impose speed restrictions even if the line speed is 125. From a passenger point of view, ever noticed a bit of a bang from the wheels when hurtling along? This is caused by a train going over a wet bed!
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« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2009, 20:00:21 »
Quote from: 12hoursunday on February 24, 2009, 19:12:49
As a driver I can confirm that the main lines between Bristol and London are riddled with wet beds. Some big Some small. Not very often is it needed to impose speed restrictions even if the line speed is 125. From a passenger point of view, ever noticed a bit of a bang from the wheels when hurtling along? This is caused by a train going over a wet bed!

out of our area there is a big one on the line between romley and marple
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« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2009, 19:11:34 »
To complete the story, here's a "two weeks later" picture.
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« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2009, 11:28:11 »
Interesting - thanks.  The extra sleepers were presumably just a temporary measure.   Looks like the line is now ready for an intensive passenger service  Wink
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« Reply #19 on: March 17, 2009, 18:16:46 »
At least it's not a problem like this Grin

See 5:49 in the video below Smiley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkaINEKwW2Y&feature=related
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« Reply #20 on: March 17, 2009, 18:24:53 »
Quote from: thetrout on March 17, 2009, 18:16:46
At least it's not a problem like this Grin

See 5:49 in the video below Smiley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkaINEKwW2Y&feature=related



 you know i was going to post this but couldnt remember which one it was
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