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Forum: Say Hello 1st January 2012, 17:15
Replies: 6
Views: 4,880
Posted By Seabrook
The massive North Pole Depot is now completely...

The massive North Pole Depot is now completely empty and unused now. Add to that the refurbished and rebuilt Stratford and Willesden Container Terminals now defunct or demolished, they show the...
Forum: On-track Machinery 24th October 2011, 14:48
Replies: 4
Views: 6,605
Posted By Seabrook
Would they be the Grease Pots for rail flange...

Would they be the Grease Pots for rail flange lubricators, usually located before curves in track alignment?
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 11th March 2011, 05:12
Replies: 28
Views: 31,002
Posted By Seabrook
A point that was very important, was you could...

A point that was very important, was you could not go slow enough at the top of a steep incline. Drivers would bring the speed down to sometimes as low as 5 mph even under clear signals to control...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 9th March 2011, 00:16
Replies: 8
Views: 5,259
Posted By Seabrook
HM181 you are correct. The 350 has a useless...

HM181 you are correct. The 350 has a useless radiator heating system which always gets air locked so you are constantly bleeding the system. The cooker left on high helps supplement the heating...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 19th February 2011, 13:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,213
Posted By Seabrook
Whatever the route all trains travel through...

Whatever the route all trains travel through Woodgrange Park. RA Clearances are now the same both routes. Network Rail probably prefer via T&H for Diesel services onto the Western, Southern or...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 4th February 2011, 18:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,546
Posted By Seabrook
The only units I have seen on the Witham -...

The only units I have seen on the Witham - Braintree line are 321s. Liverpool Street - Witham is served by 321s, 360s and Norwich hauled Mk3 trains hauled by Class 90s.
Forum: On-track Machinery 9th January 2011, 12:34
Replies: 22
Views: 31,047
Posted By Seabrook
When we as Drivers were finally issued gloves on...

When we as Drivers were finally issued gloves on a regular basis one of the reasons stated was because of the rough grips on the handrails. One supervisor also added the rider 'if your fingers are...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 7th January 2011, 15:02
Replies: 41
Views: 29,835
Posted By Seabrook
Having worked in a large not very good firm who...

Having worked in a large not very good firm who used to manufacture cars in East London. The vehicles I have seen damaged before delivery was numerous, one instance the drivers door being fully...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 7th January 2011, 14:28
Replies: 41
Views: 29,835
Posted By Seabrook
Reported on 'wnxx.com' today 70012 was dropped...

Reported on 'wnxx.com' today 70012 was dropped 20' during unloading at Newport. If the reports are true and not exaggerated and the fall was unsupported then the damage must be massive!
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 24th December 2010, 00:23
Replies: 41
Views: 29,835
Posted By Seabrook
Some reinforcements are on their way. Presently...

Some reinforcements are on their way. Presently meandering through the St Lawrence Seaway after being loaded on the 'Beluga Endurance' at Erie for shipment to Newport, Wales. Hopefully they may be...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 13th November 2010, 22:16
Replies: 2
Views: 3,205
Posted By Seabrook
Probably on it's way to Doncaster Works for...

Probably on it's way to Doncaster Works for refurbishment.
Forum: Say Hello 7th November 2010, 21:50
Replies: 26
Views: 11,487
Posted By Seabrook
Broadtrain, while the Cravens (known as...

Broadtrain, while the Cravens (known as bubblecars to Stratford Drivers) were the staple unit, you are correct in times of shortages any DMU visiting Stratford DRS could be pressed into service....
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 27th October 2010, 09:39
Replies: 8
Views: 4,083
Posted By Seabrook
Tony, The train I mentioned is a Transfesa...

Tony, The train I mentioned is a Transfesa Service which runs from Fords Sidings, Dagenham Dock to Silla, Valencia, Spain via the Channel tunnel. It conveys Blue 40' Curtain sided containers on 4...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 25th October 2010, 15:57
Replies: 8
Views: 4,083
Posted By Seabrook
Dan, No wrong direction, train goes via Barking,...

Dan, No wrong direction, train goes via Barking, Woodgrange Park so it runs in the evening. I've only seen it late evening Factory Jcn. SR. I do not know running times or normal routing cross London.
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 24th October 2010, 21:03
Replies: 8
Views: 4,083
Posted By Seabrook
Try Ripple Lane FLT (Now renamed Malcolms)...

Try Ripple Lane FLT (Now renamed Malcolms) usually two shut down in terminal work from Dagenham Dock - Dollands Moor (Valencia Train) sorry no times known to me.
Forum: Say Hello 23rd October 2010, 15:39
Replies: 26
Views: 11,487
Posted By Seabrook
The Number 1 roads were singled purely to save on...

The Number 1 roads were singled purely to save on cost when they were electrified at 25kv in 1986 remembering they had been abandoned from Canonbury Jcn a few years earlier. 25kv electrification also...
Forum: Say Hello 23rd October 2010, 11:24
Replies: 26
Views: 11,487
Posted By Seabrook
Broadtrain1979, I remember passing the evening...

Broadtrain1979, I remember passing the evening Canonbury Box was demolished. I was a secondman on a cross London freight. Most of the box was gone but on the box floor was I assumed the signalman...
Forum: Say Hello 17th October 2010, 20:26
Replies: 26
Views: 11,487
Posted By Seabrook
Did Canonbury still have a signal box in the...

Did Canonbury still have a signal box in the '70s. I'm sure it did, I have a memory of the night a box burnt down on the NLL which I've a feeling was Canonbury.
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 11th October 2010, 15:42
Replies: 29
Views: 16,610
Posted By Seabrook
Their end was confirmed with the introduction of...

Their end was confirmed with the introduction of DOO trains. So it must have been the mid-80s. They were phased out with the ending of servicing and repair of the paraffin lamps and the introduction...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 5th October 2010, 13:54
Replies: 8
Views: 4,891
Posted By Seabrook
When in Freightliner Hands 57's had to be started...

When in Freightliner Hands 57's had to be started every 48hrs during bank holiday shut downs just to lubricate vital components ie Turbo Charger. In winter they have to be run up daily for 2 x 4hr...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 25th August 2010, 12:52
Replies: 10
Views: 28,221
Posted By Seabrook
I have a sketchy understanding of operating...

I have a sketchy understanding of operating systems but before any Freightliner Train begins it's journey its details a 'TOPS List' have to be created and forwarded to Network Rail. We know this as...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 19th August 2010, 22:11
Replies: 6
Views: 3,790
Posted By Seabrook
The new curve has to be seen in conjunction with...

The new curve has to be seen in conjunction with the routeing and gauge upgrading of Felixstowe services to Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and Scotland via Peterborough and Nuneaton. Thus freeing...
Forum: On-track Machinery 29th July 2010, 23:19
Replies: 9
Views: 7,914
Posted By Seabrook
The only places where the Swedish 'de-railers'...

The only places where the Swedish 'de-railers' are to be found in the UK would be Depot or Shed roads. I do not of any however which are integrated into the signalling system.
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 25th July 2010, 15:16
Replies: 20
Views: 11,827
Posted By Seabrook
The Brakevan / Engineers Plough alas is still at...

The Brakevan / Engineers Plough alas is still at Shenfield Station! Ripple Lane West Yard has two roads of Cartics, Brake Vans, Parcels vehicles and other assorted vehicles left isolated when the...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 24th July 2010, 00:24
Replies: 20
Views: 11,827
Posted By Seabrook
Pre-TOPS there were legendary tales of Scrap...

Pre-TOPS there were legendary tales of Scrap Merchants where wagons would disappear. One such was a long gone Lea Valley private siding where the M25 now occupies. Preparing for the introduction of...
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