Chard Junction Milks
David Tozer
David Tozer
Gents,
The recent article on the milk traffic from Chard Junction brings back memories.
The engine with or without empty tanks used to pass Exmouth Junction around 1445 when heading to Chard. The return working usually came back at around 1755 and loadings often varied from one tank to several. The locos used always seem to be whatever was available.
Dave
The recent article on the milk traffic from Chard Junction brings back memories.
The engine with or without empty tanks used to pass Exmouth Junction around 1445 when heading to Chard. The return working usually came back at around 1755 and loadings often varied from one tank to several. The locos used always seem to be whatever was available.
Dave
Class 47 D1630 with empties to Chard Jcn 17th January 1973. Copyright David Tozer.
D1041 Western Prince Chard Jcn Milks 30th September 1973 Copyright David Tozer
46002 with a long train. 24th February 1975. Copyright David Tozer.
47063 Nr Exmouth Jcn 1976 Copyright David Tozer.
Many Thanks David
Okehampton Line.
Corscombe Crossing
Chris Bellett
Corscombe Crossing
Chris Bellett
GW608 CREDITON TO MELDON
BETWEEN FORMER COLEFORD JUNCTION AND OKEHAMPTON
FROM 1630 THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2022
Corscombe User Worked Crossing (UWC), located at 194m 66ch, has been upgraded to include red/green lights to signal to
the users of the level crossing whether it is safe to cross using the Overlay MSL operating system. Telephones have been
provided.
The Overlay MSL system has been introduced to the area at User Worked Crossings with limited sighting. This system consists
of red / green lights that indicate to the user whether it is safe for them to cross the railway. The lights are activated by wheel
sensors that operate in a similar way to axle counters: when they detect a train, they set the lights to red, after the train hits the
strike out sensor the lights go to green. Would all staff please note that, like axle counters, using metal tools or simply passing by
within a metre wearing safety boots can cause activation of these sensors, and should be avoided.
If the sensors fail the lights go into dark mode, they will be reactivated by another train passing or can be reactivated through a
manual reset.
Chris
Take Care,
Chris Bellett, Retired S&T Engineer, CRS Member
Chris Bellett, Retired S&T Engineer, CRS Member
Many thanks Chris
Royal Albert bridge & Saltash
Signal Alterations (1961)
Chris Bellett
Signal Alterations (1961)
Chris Bellett
In contrast to the Operating notice on the Okehampton line above Chris Bellett brings us this Engineering Notice from his collection of July 1961.
The full notice is in our Feature 2212 - please Click here and scroll down to find thisl
The full notice is in our Feature 2212 - please Click here and scroll down to find thisl
A pair of Bubble Cars passing the former Royal Albert Bridge Signal Box. 28th July 1990 Copyright Roger Winnen
Many thanks to Chris for this item from his collection
Power points installation
Bodmin & Wenford
Chris Bellett
Bodmin & Wenford
Chris Bellett
We are shortly to commission the latest stage of the signalling works associated with the new Bodmin General Platform No.2. Part of this work is to motorise the existing junction points leading to Bodmin Parkway and Boscarne Junction. Here is a photograph taken on 26/02/2022 whilst testing of the new point motors was underway. This is the first time in history there have been any motor operated points on the line!
Take Care, Chris Bellett, Retired S&T Engineer, CRS Member
Take Care, Chris Bellett, Retired S&T Engineer, CRS Member
Power operated point at Bodmin General. 26th February 2022. Copyright Chris Bellett
Many thanks Chris - your knowledge and and experience is a valuable asset to the Bodmin and Wenford Railway.
Bodmin & Wenford
Bridge Replacement
Chris Bellett
Bridge Replacement
Chris Bellett
Here are the latest photographs of the Bodmin General bridge works. Nearly done now. Take care,
Chris Bellett, Retired S&T Engineer, CRS Member.
Chris Bellett, Retired S&T Engineer, CRS Member.
Bridge 13A on 26th February 2022 Copyright Chris Bellett
Bridge 13B on 26th February 2022 Copyright Chris Bellett.
Many thanks Chris for your observations and photographs
Resignalling at
Newton Abbot (87)
Paul Barlow
Newton Abbot (87)
Paul Barlow
In his unending and very much appreciated pictures Paul sent several associated with the re-signalling of Newton Abbot in 1987. There were several major changes during this period. Below are two concerning the demolition of the West Box. Pauls pictures are in Features 2213 - click here and scroll down.
Newton Abbot West signal box demolition - no health and safety. 2nd May 1987. Copyright Paul Barlow.
Newton Abbot West signal box demolition. 2nd May 1987. Copyright Paul Barlow. (You will notice several buildings and stock in the background - all have disappeared)
Many thanks Paul.