RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted August 23, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 Some from tonight, basford hall to bescot, should have had 4 locos but just the three in the end, had to Marshall them together before I set off Bike parked up in a spotters paradise bike shelter! 66751 on its train with 66745 at the rear I had to shunt that and put the locos with 66765 which had come in on another train away to bescot but no pics as there was a tunstead train about to depart so I jumped on that instead of a taxi back to crewe as the M6 was shut at Stafford, back in an hour as opposed to the 2 hours it was showing by road on google maps! 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted August 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2021 Some railway related pics form today, had my rules in Bescot so I decided to ride there on my bike from rugeley trent valley station via cannock chase and the McClean way cannock chase Once over the chase I went through chasetown and rode the canal towpath to where the old Lichfield to Walsall line used to pass under from there you can join the ‘McClean way’ which is the old trackbed The remains of the old line to angelsey sidings actually stop right below the canal bridge, this is looking back toward Lichfield city and toward walsall The path is a compacted dirt surface most of the way to pelsall, it’s a community project the upkeep and maintainance being done by local volunteers, they have restored a former distant signal on the route I then carried on the path to rycroft and into Walsall and finally bescot where I did my rules after that (and a quick charge of the bike battery) I headed into Birmingham, again via the tow path from smethwick Galton bridge to the city centre the bridge in the background is smethwick Galton bridge high level platforms on the snow hill to Worcester line Soho depot sidings Former bridge parapets of the old line to Harborne branching off the new st to wolves line I then went into new at where I saw Tom Cruise filming the new mission impossible film, Didn’t get the camera out quick enough though! from there I caught the train home which went via alsager so I got off there and rode back via the salt line and wheelock trail which is the old trackbed from alsager to sandbach alsager station Salt line There is a gap in the middle between the 2 sections as there is a golf course on the old trackbed so I took the canal towpath between the two i love the contrast between the slow and steady pace of the canal and the M6 in this picture Locks at hassall green, nice coal carrying barge going through them And onto the wheelock trail Wheelock station platform in quite a deep cutting and from there it was another 6 miles home, hope they are of interest, I’m getting quite into this exploring old trackbeds, got a few more trips planned such as the monsal trail, cromford and high peak and the woodhead from hadfield in tomorrow on a Small Heath job 44 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2021 Fantastic set of pictures - Thanks Chris H 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted August 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, big jim said: I’m getting quite into this exploring old trackbeds, got a few more trips planned such as the monsal trail, cromford and high peak and the woodhead from hadfield It’s addictive! I need to get back into doing some. The Harborne Branch can be cycled from the end of the built over station site down almost to the canal. Are you doing Woodhead as an out and back or going over the top? Rather too many years ago I did it right through to Wath Yard. Before I had a GPS or smart phone so I couldn’t be quite sure where I was when I came out onto the roads again! That’s what prompted me to get a GPS receiver. Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) I’m just going to do an out and back to woodhead when I do it the Komoot app I use is very good as i set it to E-Bike touring so it keeps me off busy roads but it does have its moments such as earlier it took me off the left hand natioanl cycle path alongside the canal which is tarmac and over a bridge to the opposite side which is a dirt track, I obviously took it as I didn’t know where I was going and didn’t want to be in the wrong side of the canal at a junction maybe, however after about 2 miles it crossed me back over to the left hand side and back on to the national cycle route , I’ll know for next time though! Things like this for example are a bit odd! come off the main road before a bend only to rejoin it 50M further on on a bend! Edited August 24, 2021 by big jim 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted August 25, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Some from today basford hall My train to small heath while waiting at small heath a rail tour to Scarborough passed by having departed from Tyseley warwick road Small heath same job tomorrow Edited August 25, 2021 by big jim 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmiller2008 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I did see you as we passed! Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 25, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Markmiller2008 said: I did see you as we passed! Mark was that you waving? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 26, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2021 Only a couple from today, the 08 shunting stock in Tyseley steam trust and my train in small heath Donnington job tomorrow then 4 days off in London 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 What you got planned for London Jim? It might be a bit short notice but if you like your cycling a track experience at the Velodrome, Stratford is worth a go. If you've never done it before it's a good experience and totally different to a road bike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 26, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2021 4 west end shows booked over the 3 days, Hairspray on Saturday evening, the windsors on Sunday afternoon, Six on Sunday evening and Come from away on Monday evening! We really just want to avoid the city centre and touristy and shopping areas during our down time so are planning on having a look around the likes of Highgate cemetery and a walk on Hampstead Heath etc as they aren’t far from the hotel, I did the walk to the heath when I stayed in the same hotel with work a few months back 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Sounds like you've a busy weekend planned Jim, enjoy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted August 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2021 10 hours ago, big jim said: 4 west end shows booked over the 3 days, Hairspray on Saturday evening, the windsors on Sunday afternoon, Six on Sunday evening and Come from away on Monday evening! We really just want to avoid the city centre and touristy and shopping areas during our down time so are planning on having a look around the likes of Highgate cemetery and a walk on Hampstead Heath etc as they aren’t far from the hotel, I did the walk to the heath when I stayed in the same hotel with work a few months back We went up to London a couple of weeks ago, and the touristy areas were very quiet compared to normal - as of course there are no foreign tourists. It was quite a revalation being able to walk over Hungerford bridge in a straight line instead of having to constanly avoid groups of selfie-takers... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 27, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2021 Thing is the couple of weeks has made a big difference to how busy places are, it’s noticeable on the M6 driving back from small heath that things have got busier, for the first time in a long time I’ve just not wanted to be driving a car anywhere, luckily next week I’ve got jobs I can use the bike on, to top it off it’s bank holiday weekend which I didn’t know when I booked the tickets for the shows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flapland Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 If you have a free slot in your busy weekend you might want to see a film in Trafalgar Square for free. We are off to Mary Poppins tomorrow afternoon. Also if your on Hampstead Heath the fun fair is on this weekend. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/lets-do-london-back-to-the-big-screen-34161255523 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post big jim Posted August 28, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2021 Just 3 from yesterday, Donnington job Shrewsbury, slightly delayed by a trespasser so had to wait for the local train to go first Unloading lots of work for me for the next few months lined up in the terminal! Off for the long weekend now, might get some transport pics while I’m in london, back next week to a week of the rail milling machine out of bescot 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 29, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2021 Saw hairspray last night, Michael Ball can really belt the tunes out that’s for sure! this afternoon is the Windsors endgame with Harry Enfield which is in my most visited london theatre as it normally where the Book of Mormon is performed, in fact the set surround is still front wheel show as it’s returning in September (might come and see if for the 18th time!) seeing Six later this evening too sorry no train pics though 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Thanks for the tones Jim, sorry I missed you in the morning but I hadn't looked on RTT and I'd gone into the shed to lay some track.........you caught me unawares 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 31, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2021 Getting a bit overgrown there! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I know, to say I'm rather unimpressed is a bit of an understatement. I've noticed the bush is gravitating towards the signal as the summer has gone on as well!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 31, 2021 44 minutes ago, Iron Horse said: I know, to say I'm rather unimpressed is a bit of an understatement. I've noticed the bush is gravitating towards the signal as the summer has gone on as well!!!!!! Do you know a tame napalm supplier? 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tankerman Posted August 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2021 5 hours ago, newbryford said: Do you know a tame napalm supplier? Just get the strongest bleach you can buy and a large fine spray watering can, dilute the bleach 2:1 and wait for a dark wet night. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1, 2021 Some from last night, rail milling machine bescot to nuneaton and back to bescot via Stafford bescot changing ends in Nuneaton And back in Bescot same again tonight 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted September 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 1, 2021 Out of curiosity, what happens to the bits of metal milled off the rails? Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 23 minutes ago, corneliuslundie said: Out of curiosity, what happens to the bits of metal milled off the rails? Jonathan I believe they now have a 'vacuum-cleaner' type device; previously they flew everywhere, with predictable results for point detection and track circuits, and even lineside fires on occasion. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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