David Todd Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) How the new footbridge should look,when beach construction is completed. Edited September 8, 2016 by David Todd 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2016 I was creating a post,earlier, of a few photo's taken by other's,from place's I was not allowed to go,nor reach,during the project. But, Unfortunately,when I came to preview what I was about to post, up popped a block. "You are not allowed to post those extension's on this community". I had credited the photos,to the persons'concerned. So, if you have the time and still hold some interest,here is the link to some images,from some position's on the project site,i could not achieve. The link will take you to Google search engine. doverseawall Strange - every time I click on a really good pic on that page it takes me to a thread on RMweb 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 This is one heck of a uniquely documented project. Well done David! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 A treat for you this evening, I was kindly sent these. The bus has been in action over the weekend. Please don't ask what is going on, I have no idea. Photos, Man on the Ground. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted September 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 11, 2016 I see they have made a start on weathering the sleepers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Not works between Dover and Folkestone, David, but scheduled possessions between Ashford and Dover; there were bus replacements from Ashford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The rails are very nicely painted on their sides must have taken a long time to do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted September 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2016 The rails are very nicely painted on their sides must have taken a long time to do!What about the cost, all those bottles of Railmatch paint. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Beach Construction today, Self explanatory, if you have passed your Boy Scout "Observation Badge". More later. Volunteer Day. 13.9.16. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I was on another Volunteer day,working on the hillside above Aycliffe,clearing path's and gate's. You can see this, in the top left of the next photo. I nipped over,after the work finished and took the update,just after 1400 hour's. Volunteer Day. 13.9.16. by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560885 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560884 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560872 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560873 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560874 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560875 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560876 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560878 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560879 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560880 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560881 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 A video,from Network Rail, I appear to have missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Today. Next Low Tide: 10:41in 2hr 55min time. May have some photos, later today. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Today's visit,was for 30 mins, 1115-1145 hours. This next photo,was of my last visit, on the 13th September 2016. P1560886 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Today, 22nd September 2016. Extra heavy plant,is now on site, there is a red lorry with a boom and a cement mixer in attendance,for what, I am not knowing. The seawall outfall, has had a concrete platform constructed. Other than that,you can see the various working site's along the seawall,for yourselves,to determine. The photos were taken with two different cameras,but the same card. P1560932 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560931 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560934 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560941 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Mother barge, has been back on station,off Shakey Cliff,for a few day's now. Closer photos of the beach work, from West to East. P1560926 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560929 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0280 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0281 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0282 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0283 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0284 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0285 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr DSC_0286 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560916 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Notice, in the next photo, the pre-formed concrete rectangle's, in the sand. P1560917 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560918 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560919 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560920 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560923 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560943 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560944 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560942 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1560946 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Edited September 22, 2016 by David Todd 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Perhaps they are going to cement in some of the rocks, a bit like laying and glueing track ballast on a layout. J 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted September 22, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2016 Interesting thanks Dave. From the sheer quantity, if they're allowed to leave all those rocks I can't see there being any beach... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Interesting thanks Dave. From the sheer quantity, if they're allowed to leave all those rocks I can't see there being any beach... That's only about a third of the total amount- a lot will probably get covered with shingle as soon as we get a storm coming up the Channel. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Do those complex machines working on the beach in the surf have increased protection against salt corrosion, or a drastically shorter operational life? dh 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Given the amount of grit, stones, sand and other debris they normally work in, is it likely that the salt will have a vast additional effect? J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 23, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2016 Do those complex machines working on the beach in the surf have increased protection against salt corrosion, or a drastically shorter operational life? dh Given the amount of grit, stones, sand and other debris they normally work in, is it likely that the salt will have a vast additional effect? J On major contracts many of these machines are purchased just for that contract. On major contracts such as crosslink there can be two or more replacements of such machinery. Once finished with there is a ready second hand market in developing countries for all types of plant. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) Given the amount of grit, stones, sand and other debris they normally work in, is it likely that the salt will have a vast additional effect? J Which gives me an excellent excuse to annoy dt by going OT. Enjoy these images of 1952 Southport/Ainsdale Beach hardware plying for trips as the tide went out. My (pretend) uncle Frank who boiled Barker & Dobson's Everton toffee for a living taught me to drive his Ford Consul on Ainsdale beach at 14. dh Edit: sorry forgot this Quote from here In 1946, the Corporation introduced a number of open-top sea-front services using ex-War Department Bedford QL's, with locally constructed 23-seat bodywork by Rimmer, Harrison and Sutherland. Some of these vehicles were used exclusively for the beach service to Sandhills and Ainsdale, since the salt water caused rapid deterioration of the chassis and bodywork, hence their early withdrawal Edited September 23, 2016 by runs as required 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Perhaps they are going to cement in some of the rocks, a bit like laying and glueing track ballast on a layout. J If we see a giant pippet full of a watery solution we will know. Might be worth stocking up on wood glue if you live in the southeast for when the contractors go out to buy up all the local supplies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Which gives me an excellent excuse to annoy dt by going OT. Enjoy these images of 1952 Southport/Ainsdale Beach hardware plying for trips as the tide went out. southport.jpg My (pretend) uncle Frank who boiled Barker & Dobson's Everton toffee for a living taught me to drive his Ford Consul on Ainsdale beach at 14. dh Edit: sorry forgot this Love the Bedford bus at Southport. I have an Airfix kit stashed away to do one of those. As for the DUKWs, there are still 2 in service at Hunstanton. Stewart 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 23, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2016 Love the Bedford bus at Southport. I have an Airfix kit stashed away to do one of those. As for the DUKWs, there are still 2 in service at Hunstanton. Stewart There was a few DUKW's operating on the Thames but I believe that they have now been withdrawn due to safety concerns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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