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In the latest issue of Mainline magazine (168) there are details of more Gap/Bridge progress. The bridge over the MML will be built by the GCR, subject to full NR approval. Then it will become NR property with GCR right of way. But that means NR have full responsibility for future maintenance and replacement. There is a Severn Trent Water Combined Sewer Overflow which needs diversion , but there are several options and STW needs to select the best one. The main Fibre-optic cable, that runs under the link route, is to be diverted away from the work so the canal bridge can be repaired. Work on the North abutment is due to start ......now!....?
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Oct 11, 2016 10:08:42 GMT
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Stove Saga - Cont'd
Finally (After mega car/stuff move) I got down to the Brake van and put the chimney onto the stove - but the new stove has a much bigger outlet, so, despite welding the extra collar onto my tube, I have had to make it even bigger to fit. I have spent a few(!) minutes with the trusty hacksaw and I will weld in some more steel to get it fitting properly - pics to follow. Other GCR news centres on the new Main Line museum, there was a public display of the six shortlisted designs last week and a decision will be made public shortly. Exciting times for the GCR!
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Oct 13, 2016 18:41:54 GMT
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I got down to the GC today and finished off enlarging the chimney pipe - then of course I had to test it- - Nice and cosy in my "Shed on Wheels"!
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Nov 12, 2016 12:59:12 GMT
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More work done on the brake van stripping paint from the inside roof. Whilst I was there this went past looking very smart! The stove heats the space up very quickly in this cold weather - nice and cosy working!
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Nov 18, 2016 16:34:58 GMT
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The new footboards have been very kindly made by two volunteers on the railway - and here they are fitting one to the brake van today.
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Jan 11, 2017 15:45:01 GMT
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I visited the GCR today and the work on the Gap Bridge over the Midland main Line has started! The guys in Hi Vis are clearing the ground for a roadway which will allow heavy plant in to drive piles then get concrete poured for the bridge abutment foundations. I also did a bit more work inside the Brakevan - The woodwork outside has now been finished and the outside will be painted when the van gets into the Rothley Shed - Easter??
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Frankenhealey
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Jan 11, 2017 16:39:23 GMT
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Mmmmm Brake Van - I never, ever, thought I'd say those words
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here
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generallee
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Jan 11, 2017 20:09:43 GMT
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I have nothing to add, other than love it. I always fancied rattling along in a guard's van, probably a hang-up from my Hornby days as a boy.
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Jan 19, 2017 10:41:39 GMT
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On my last visit to the Brake van on Wednesday, I went to Loughborough and there is more work being done on the "Gap" bridge with contractors on the North Abutment excavating and moving earth. Nice to see!
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Jan 19, 2017 20:39:08 GMT
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I have nothing to add, other than love it. I always fancied rattling along in a guard's van, probably a hang-up from my Hornby days as a boy. Hate to say it, but you've now been replaced by an "End of Train" device!
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Feb 17, 2017 15:47:27 GMT
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I've been working steadily away on the brake van and finally finished stripping the flaking paint off the roof. Well it was only flaking in a few places and the rest had to be chipped off and heat gunned away.....My arms ache!!
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Feb 24, 2017 19:41:00 GMT
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The brakevan is now in Rothley Shed and so I have been able to get one end prepped and painted.
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Feb 24, 2017 21:56:34 GMT
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That's looking damn smart. How's the bridge coming along?
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That's looking damn smart. How's the bridge coming along? Thanks George, the bridge has been stalled recently awaiting some final paperwork/approval/? and as of early last week, sadly, there was no more progress - but I will look again on Monday.
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generallee
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Feb 25, 2017 12:52:02 GMT
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Looks good.
What are the meat hooks dangling from the roof for? Well, hanging stuff, obviously, but anything in particular?
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Feb 25, 2017 12:57:30 GMT
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The roof hooks are used to hang overcoats and jackets from - then the heat from the stove can dry them in rainy weather. At least that is what I use them for! The brackets on the outside are for the oil lamps used to indicate the end of the train, or type of train.
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Feb 25, 2017 16:58:46 GMT
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Love all this stuff. There is a disused railway dead opposite my house, and the our local village has one of the best preserved stations along the section of the old MGNR between Spalding and K.Lynn. Sadly that will never reopen, I only wish there was a established preserved railway a bit closer to home that I could pop along to when I had a bit of free time. Well done on preserving something a little more unusual.
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Feb 27, 2017 21:26:27 GMT
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Thanks Kenb Some odd jobs done on the Brake Van today. An new end to the rod that goes completely through the base to hold the timbers in place. The ducket will need some patches putting in This broken casting with the build details needed to come off A thin base plate will be cut and the three pieces will be rivetted to it. Then this was bent To go here. I also went to the Gap/bridge site and there is still no more progress.....
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Feb 27, 2017 23:02:32 GMT
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A couple of pics of the ones they used to use here. A bit bigger than ours... Of course, they are no longer in service so this is probably a tasteful and spacious bijou residence for 23 families now.
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Feb 28, 2017 17:21:27 GMT
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Nice caboose George More work on mine and the other end is painted.
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