RMweb Premium Gary H Posted May 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2014 Im not entirely sure how often Don. I was on an HST some years ago that done the same. I would imagine that the Voyager could have been running late and missed its path and to avoid making it later by following the 143 under restrictive aspects all the way to Newton, the signaller crossed it over to pass the 143. Its a clever way of increasing capacity, letting a late train gain some time or indeed to prevent making a train late! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Should do, it's definitely there! I'm viewing this on a different computer to the one I originally posted it on and there is definitely a picture of a chopper. Keith Edit: Anybody else not seeing it? Well here's a screen grab reduced to 50% size to get the whole page in one shot big hole in middle but no photo so dont know what happened there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 at 18.02.45 on webcam comes DOWN the UP LINE BUT how often does this occur?? Not sure how often this happens, but it's something that has been used more for the last year or so. There are various videos on YouTube showing it happening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvHugRHo-To http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP79AwLFfZA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5ghA6zWKUc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH8ZfgyhMZo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 By the way the seawall walk from the viaduct to the tunnel & boat cove is open again, BUT the cafe at the end in Coryton cove is just a heap of twisted steel & ash, shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted May 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 3, 2014 That 'signalling indicator' glitch on the tracker may have been because of the signaller doing the down on the up if you get my drift? Creative signalling though but a bit disconcerting for the driver maybe? P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 3, 2014 That 'signalling indicator' glitch on the tracker may have been because of the signaller doing the down on the up if you get my drift? Creative signalling though but a bit disconcerting for the driver maybe? P The signalling is designed for it, the driver should be trained for it. So I wouldn't have thought there would be a problem. I assume the XC driver would have been informed before crossing over at the Warren. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 we hane cars on the road again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Well here's a screen grab reduced to 50% size to get the whole page in one shot big hole in middle but no photo so dont know what happened there! A Post 1.jpg I think it must be something to do with your computer as I have tried a third computer and was viewing RMWeb as a guest. The picture of the chopper was definitely there! Keith Edit: all PCs were W7 64 bit with Firefox Browser. Edited May 3, 2014 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain147 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 For some time I have been suspicious that the train tracker and dawlish beach camera are not in sync, even since last weekends engineering work. The tracker appears to be ahead of the camera, so I wonder if the camera is delayed for some reason? What do you think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Is strikes me that in the weeks that I've been watching the live cam that I haven't seen a freight train of any description. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granitechops Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I think it must be something to do with your computer as I have tried a third computer and was viewing RMWeb as a guest. The picture of the chopper was definitely there! Keith Edit: all PCs were W7 64 bit with Firefox Browser. still on XP, would that make any difference? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Is strikes me that in the weeks that I've been watching the live cam that I haven't seen a freight train of any description. There has been some freight passed the webcam since April 4th, including light locos and Network Rail trains. Don't forget to check here if you want to plan to see something: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/DWL?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt Monday's planned workings, but this doesn't mean they will run: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/DWL/2014/05/05/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=freight&order=wtt Edited May 3, 2014 by BR(S) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2014 Is strikes me that in the weeks that I've been watching the live cam that I haven't seen a freight train of any description. They are there, not too many, to be sure, and some of these run at night. One day time freight is the timber train for Heathfield, which usually goes down at lunchtime/early afternoon on a Weds and returns approx 24 hours later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2014 Im not entirely sure how often Don. I was on an HST some years ago that done the same. I would imagine that the Voyager could have been running late and missed its path and to avoid making it later by following the 143 under restrictive aspects all the way to Newton, the signaller crossed it over to pass the 143. Its a clever way of increasing capacity, letting a late train gain some time or indeed to prevent making a train late! Gary is right here. The Reversible facility was originally installed for emergencies and in connection with planned engineering works. Approx 2 years ago, discussions took place between ourselves and the local TOCs regarding using the reversible facility to improve train performance and punctuality, so it's only used when something is running out of course, and the signaller can improve punctuality by sending a train via the reversible. As a result of the way this facility was introduced, it's not necessary to inform drivers at Dawlish Warren any longer, unless something else calls for this. In order to ensure that station platforming at Dawlish and Teignmouth isn't upset (resulting in passengers potentially being on the wrong side for their stopper), you will often find that it's the fast (non-stop) train that takes the Reversible, travelling over it at the maximum permitted speed in the Wrong Direction of 50 mph. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 3, 2014 still on XP, would that make any difference? Nope, shouldn't do. This reply is from an Win XP computer and the chopper is definitely there! Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I think they should forget about the tarmac leave the red hardcore as better visual looks on the cam, brightens the place up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted May 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 3, 2014 Perhaps they should use red tarmac? Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 looks like the block paving is braking up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted May 4, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 4, 2014 looks like the block paving is braking up aa.jpg The blocks have been stacked, ready for relaying perhaps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 4, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2014 I arrived at Newton Abbott wrong road in the down direction last year, but Virgin's crew were up to speed and there was really good announcing well before we stopped. I'm always delighted to see such facilities being used. I wonder how much of the business that was lost in the 50s and 60s to road transport might have been saved if such facilities and operational versatility had been available to the staff of those days, improving performance? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 looks like the block paving is braking up aa.jpg Mozzer Been like that for days if not weeks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I wish someone would either list or have a link to the destination codes for this region. Those on Live Train Tracker are for the (North West Coast route). Would be nice to know where the trains have come from and are going to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 4, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Go to WWW.realtimetrains.co.uk Using the advanced search put in the station (e.g. dawlish) and a time span and search You end up with this: http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/DWL/2014/05/04/0600-2000?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt Keith Edited May 4, 2014 by melmerby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekEm8 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I wish someone would either list or have a link to the destination codes for this region. Those on Live Train Tracker are for the (North West Coast route). Would be nice to know where the trains have come from and are going to Have you changed the TOC from All to XC (Cross Country) - that will give a similar effect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I think they should forget about the tarmac leave the red hardcore as better visual looks on the cam, brightens the place up. Think they should make orange tarmac. In tribute! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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