L2's are great! Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 said: Does anyone have any photos of Bramford substation before the changes have been made (eg pre Sizewell B) or any maps as I am quite interested to see how it looked before? I have a few general maps of the UK supergrid lines in 1960 and 1968, if u want them let me know!! Kind regards, Felix Edited December 19, 2019 by L2's are great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Found this at Pelham, Is this an L6 Balfour beatty D20EC? Edited December 19, 2019 by L2's are great! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, L2's are great! said: Found this at Pelham, Is this an L6 Balfour beatty D20EC? Yep thats a Balfour Beatty D20EC 1 hour ago, L2's are great! said: I have a few general maps of the UK supergrid lines in 1960 and 1968, if u want them let me know!! Kind regards, Felix If I could see them that would be lovely thanks! And yes it is Bullen Lane substation. All the best, Matthew 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pylon King Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, L2's are great! said: Found this at Pelham, Is this an L6 Balfour beatty D20EC? CEGB souvenirs from Pelham substation nature reserve. Edited December 19, 2019 by Pylon King 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Has anyone seen an L7 D90 tower??, I do have plans but I cant find any in real life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 3 hours ago, L2's are great! said: Has anyone seen an L7 D90 tower??, I do have plans but I cant find any in real life. IIRC there is an L7 D90 just north of Bolton. I did take some photos of it some years ago from a rather muddy footpath lol. In fact I lie there are two very close to each other. Have a look for Britannia Way, Bolton and Hall i' th' Wood railway station and you will find them. Note also the PL1b ST tower too next to the station. Cheers Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 17 hours ago, L2's are great! said: Has anyone seen an L7 D90 tower??, I do have plans but I cant find any in real life. I do believe this is one. It is next to the M23 at Crawley 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pylon King Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 No trees just Christmas pylons. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Much more attractive than the usual tree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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L2's are great! Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 On 20/12/2019 at 18:46, pharrc20 said: IIRC there is an L7 D90 just north of Bolton. I did take some photos of it some years ago from a rather muddy footpath lol. In fact I lie there are two very close to each other. Have a look for Britannia Way, Bolton and Hall i' th' Wood railway station and you will find them. Note also the PL1b ST tower too next to the station. Cheers Paul Ahh thank you, I did find them, strange how there are 2 very close together tho Best wishes Felix 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 On 21/12/2019 at 08:07, LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 said: I do believe this is one. It is next to the M23 at Crawley Funny how I've gone past that area a lot but never noticed it! Strange how it links up to an L4m DT! Rarely see L4s and L7s together Best wishes Felix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) Anyone know what L6's these are?? Seen them between Grain and Kingsnorth, in Heysham and between Indian Queens and Taunton. It seems that the 'D', 'D60', 'DT' and 'SF60' are similar to the BICC L6 towers and the 'D30', 'D90', 'DJT' and 'ST' are similar to the JL EVE L6 towers Best wishes Felix Edited December 23, 2019 by L2's are great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 14 hours ago, L2's are great! said: Funny how I've gone past that area a lot but never noticed it! Strange how it links up to an L4m DT! Rarely see L4s and L7s together Best wishes Felix That links up with an L4 because that has only been there for 2 years. The L7s themselves link up to PL16s which were diverted when the M23 was built (which created the L7s). Then the L4 came and separated the line for housing development. The original pylon in its place was an L7 D60. all the best, Matthew 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 10 hours ago, L2's are great! said: Anyone know what L6's these are?? Seen them between Grain and Kingsnorth, in Heysham and between Indian Queens and Taunton. It seems that the 'D', 'D60', 'DT' and 'SF60' are similar to the BICC L6 towers and the 'D30', 'D90', 'DJT' and 'ST' are similar to the JL EVE L6 towers Best wishes Felix I believe they are just a mix and match of different L6s (probably the only ones available at the time). all the best, Matthew 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 32 minutes ago, LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 said: That links up with an L4 because that has only been there for 2 years. The L7s themselves link up to PL16s which were diverted when the M23 was built (which created the L7s). Then the L4 came and separated the line for housing development. The original pylon in its place was an L7 D60. all the best, Matthew Ahh that makes more sense! Best wishes, Felix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 32 minutes ago, LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 said: I believe they are just a mix and match of different L6s (probably the only ones available at the time). all the best, Matthew I'm guessing they were the last L6's to be built, shame how you can't categorise them like the others. Stick to (Mix n match) for now Best wishes, Felix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pylon King Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 2 hours ago, LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 said: I believe they are just a mix and match of different L6s (probably the only ones available at the time). all the best, Matthew This is an “introduction” page from National Grid Pylon Data booklet/file to help illustrate variations in general design. The file has more detailed information about each design/company and category. All the best, Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Pylon King said: This is an “introduction” page from National Grid Pylon Data booklet/file to help illustrate variations in general design. The file has more detailed information about each design/company and category. All the best, Paul. Is this data booklet/file available to view? Edited December 24, 2019 by L2's are great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Pylon King said: This is an “introduction” page from National Grid Pylon Data booklet/file to help illustrate variations in general design. The file has more detailed information about each design/company and category. All the best, Paul. Ah ok thanks I stand corrected. So why were lines built with both the BICC and ERE variants? all the best, Matthew 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) I'm heading to the Romney/Dungeness area next week to grab some photos of the Canterbury-Dungeness and Ninfield/Bolney-Dungeness lines, predominantly the BICC L6's so if you would like me to DM you my photos, then let me know. Best Wishes and Merry Christmas, Felix Edited December 24, 2019 by L2's are great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) Hello guys, some photos from me today. I was passing through the area of Wivelsfield and found a great spot to photograph the L6 BICC Bolney-Ninfield section which I believe was constructed between 1963-65. I have more photos from today so if you would like them, please let me know! Best Wishes, Felix Edited December 28, 2019 by L2's are great! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 hour ago, The Black Prince said: Great to see some other pylon enthusiasts! Need to get back out snapping some, here's a canvas I made of a D60 tower on the route out of Macclesfield Fantastic photo, although I believe that's a D30, as D60's have uneven crossarms. Best Wishes, Felix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2's are great! Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Some photos from yesterday 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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