RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2014 I can now leave pieces of 'raw' Slaters stone walling on my layout and say that it is prototypical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2014 Did that family get the insurance company sorted out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted March 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2014 There isn't a button good enough for that set of pictures. Great pictures showing some fabulous work. Thanks very much for posting them. Jamie Agreed, but I'd be asking for a refund for those dodgy containers. A couple of weeks in a bit of water & they're useless! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Nah; I don't think you'll get the deposit back on those containers. What a truly remarkable effort it's been from all of the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium blackpete Posted March 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2014 The public face of 'Dawlish Beach dot com': IMG_1615.JPG So it was you I saw on the webcam taking photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2014 Nah; I don't think you'll get the deposit back on those containers. What a truly remarkable effort it's been from all of the team. Even SWMBO was impressed when I showed her the photos of the buckled containers. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted March 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2014 Even SWMBO was impressed when I showed her the photos of the buckled containers. Jamie It's not just the sea that has done the damage. They've had big holes cut in the top and been massively overloaded with stuff they aren't designed to carry! However, their use as "instant gabions" in creating a makeshift breakwater is inspired and, most importantly, it looks like they'll last long enough to get the job finished. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 It's not just the sea that has done the damage. They've had big holes cut in the top and been massively overloaded with stuff they aren't designed to carry! When they're finished with them, they could probably sell them to the Tate Modern, as an installation art piece. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted March 6, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2014 When they're finished with them, they could probably sell them to the Tate Modern, as an installation art piece. Or have them converted into limited edition models ........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 This is the temporary walkway we installed for the residents of the far end of Riviera Terrace to be able to get to and from their homes: IMG_1603.JPG I spy a CK Selfie..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Or have them converted into limited edition models ........... I think CK should post a photo in the brand new Intermodal section............ Best, Pete. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Or have them converted into limited edition models ........... Soon to be found on ebay, "Mint in box" (assuming someone's dropped their Polo wrapper in one of them). Sorry, back on topic... I'm sure a body like the engineering employers federation could capitalise on the goodwill towards (or hero worship of) the people on the ground, here and elsewhere over the last few months, to encourage people into that career path. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) http://lobstervision.s3.amazonaws.com/image/30e4364e_832x468.jpg http://lobstervision.s3.amazonaws.com/image/30e4364e_832x468.jpg Edited March 6, 2014 by Ron Ron Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted March 6, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) kevinlms, on 05 Mar 2014 - 22:17, said:kevinlms, on 05 Mar 2014 - 22:17, said:Agreed, but I'd be asking for a refund for those dodgy containers. A couple of weeks in a bit of water & they're useless! *cough* I think we may have voided any warranty looking at their current use and "slight modifications"! Edited March 6, 2014 by Gary H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) On a related note - a poster clearly displayed at Reading today apologising for the problems at Dawlish and explaining that trains to Exeter are running in accordance with the Whiteball Tunnel closure period timetable and trains from Bristol & the north are terminating at Taunton in accordance with the Whiteball Tunnel closure period timetable. It really is a pity that some parts of the railway - alas in a very public place - are letting down the efforts of other parts. The only giveaway is that the notice, a full colour print job, is dated 6 February. Edited March 6, 2014 by The Stationmaster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted March 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2014 Passed 43004 travelling South this lunchtime on the A38, I was driving to Exeter. Outstanding work from NR colleagues on this forum and others. My business trips to London will be much better soon! Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted March 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Slightly off-topic - I saw a 56 on a log train being loaded in Exeter Riverside yard today, wasn't aware of this happening before. Do does anyone have any further info - is it a temporary run instead of Heathfield while the Dawlish line is repaired? (I've posted this in "big jim's by the tracks with Colas" thread as well) Edited March 6, 2014 by Ramblin Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted March 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2014 Sorry, ignore that - just found CK's thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Passed 43004 travelling South this lunchtime on the A38, I was driving to Exeter. Outstanding work from NR colleagues on this forum and others. My business trips to London will be much better soon! Neil Ah so that's where it was off to, I saw it on the M4 at Swindon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Passed 43004 travelling South this lunchtime on the A38, I was driving to Exeter. Outstanding work from NR colleagues on this forum and others. My business trips to London will be much better soon! Neil An HST on the Ashburton branch! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 And the Teign Valley! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) 43040 was seen heading North towards Exeter passing Ashburton yesterday (Wednesday 5th) at about 1230. Edited March 6, 2014 by royaloak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 43040 was seen heading North towards Exeter passing Ashburton yesterday (Wednesday 5th) at about 1230. nest stop micheal wood services Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Seems odd transporting them that far by road. I would have expected them to be worked in traffic as far as Exeter and roaded from there (unless they're failures of course). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2014 Are these cast L sections coming in by lorry as it looked to be 6 on a lorry on the M5 this morning. They are delivered to Dawlish station car park by road, so you may well have seen some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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