tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post1766229945984219200..comments2023-09-25T11:40:37.840+01:00Comments on Steaming to Broadway!: Saturday 14th January 2012Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01318720512739905663noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-4543904882123741512012-01-24T22:12:36.935+00:002012-01-24T22:12:36.935+00:00Hi Perry. Nice idea but looking at how it works th...Hi Perry. Nice idea but looking at how it works the 'fail' option for a Rolling Bridge is to lie flat. Fine for Waterways, but not for Railways.<br /><br />Persons with mobility limitations will be adequately catered for by the installation of a 'Barrow Crossing'. Perhaps what should be of greater concern is how they are accommodated once within the train carriages. A matter which the Heritage scene, as a whole, has been slow to adapt to.Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-10179406688362827102012-01-24T22:10:18.677+00:002012-01-24T22:10:18.677+00:00The rolling bridge has been built in Meccano.
htt...The rolling bridge has been built in Meccano.<br /><br />http://www.selmec.org.uk/article_0009_the_heatherwick_rolling_bridge.aspx<br /><br />An alternative method to cross the tracks at platform level could be a swing bridge, if there is enough space between the up and down lines. The Southwold Railway crossed the River Blythe on a swing bridge; removed during WWll. <br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />PerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-44182449063881594692012-01-24T21:11:40.514+00:002012-01-24T21:11:40.514+00:00rolling bridge would enable disabled passengers to...rolling bridge would enable disabled passengers to change platforms on the level. They work for canals. View the video.<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Bridge<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />PerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-59291350224858346302012-01-18T07:53:03.133+00:002012-01-18T07:53:03.133+00:00Network rail have just spent a considerable amount...Network rail have just spent a considerable amount of money refurbishing the footbridge, so i doubt its for sale. i believe an additional footbridge (similar to the "little" one built at honeybourne) is to be built further down the platform to enable disabled passangers to change platform.<br />AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-69373878115658622012-01-17T16:55:41.142+00:002012-01-17T16:55:41.142+00:00Hi all,
On the issue of solar panels etc, we will ...Hi all,<br />On the issue of solar panels etc, we will look into the options. Remember thought that this is intended to be a replica of the old station and so any changes will have to be sympathetic to that principle.<br /><br />On the subject of the Stratford footbridge , I am investigating it as we speak.<br />BillBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01318720512739905663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-23884385141783372892012-01-17T12:58:53.221+00:002012-01-17T12:58:53.221+00:00I read that Railtrack are replacing the beautiful ...I read that Railtrack are replacing the beautiful GWR foorbridge at Stratford on Avon Station.... presumably to replace it with a monster such as at Honeybourne! can we acquire it for Broadway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-91867017364973887672012-01-16T21:18:56.848+00:002012-01-16T21:18:56.848+00:00I always thought that the modern engineand c&w...I always thought that the modern engineand c&w sheds at Toddington and Winchcome should have these panels fitted for the feed in tarrif. There are ways to do it with minimal capital outlay, where you dont have to buy them but you still get some of the feed-in tariffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-23578836678196853022012-01-16T10:09:59.350+00:002012-01-16T10:09:59.350+00:00Bill,
I note your comments of the other day regard...Bill,<br />I note your comments of the other day regarding the future development plans for Broadway Station.<br />Have you given any thought to include some Solar Panels in the roof of the proposed station buildings. Even though the government is changing the Feed in Tariff structure the GWSR may find it beneficial. Over the last 12 months I've generated 2,000 Kwh from an 8 panel 2.85Kwh array on my roof. As the station will be built to last it may be an expenditure well worth having not only as an income generator but as a means of reducing the cost of electricity used.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-41655440461454463612012-01-16T03:43:41.342+00:002012-01-16T03:43:41.342+00:00Titus,
Thanks for the suggestions. Our main focus ...Titus,<br />Thanks for the suggestions. Our main focus at the moment is to get the Platforms finished and this requires blue imperial engineering bricks and us much clean hardcore as we can lay our hands on, both for platform infill and levelling in the car park. The car park will not be useable in any sense until it has been levelled.<br /><br />On the question o the Leaminton demolition, the above applies also and we are finding transport costs prohibitive. However I appreciate all suggestions/ideas.<br />BillBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01318720512739905663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-35469196654628078022012-01-16T01:49:36.977+00:002012-01-16T01:49:36.977+00:00Clive Nicholls is the site manage at the demolitio...Clive Nicholls is the site manage at the demolition of the old Fords foundry in Leamington. I have his number- there are some Edwardian brick buildings on the site.... of any interest?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-20545893863330691322012-01-15T21:49:53.285+00:002012-01-15T21:49:53.285+00:00Just a couple of ideas Bill. How about putting up ...Just a couple of ideas Bill. How about putting up a list of required things for the project. eg Ballast, old bricks, security locks.It might remind readers to fish out thir old hordes.<br /><br />Any chance of opening the car park as a revenue generating public facility.It gets pretty crowded in Broadway. <br /><br />Good luck with this massive project<br />- TitusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com