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The big problem when stressing BH rail is the wear or Gall in the underside of the rail at the chair locking it together. You can try jacking and dropping the rail but you must check the tell tales and gauge readings and that you get the expected readings. You may need to respace sleepers...

As already mentioned it reduces maintenance by reducing the amount of joints. However not all jointed track is suitable, depending on rail wear and fastenings, type and condition. Welds need to be a set clearance from Bolt or Bond holes this may mean that the only way to weld up is to crop a...

Thanks for the reply a bit clearer.

How long before the white paint is turned brown?

NYMR Pickering High Mill before the passenger service was extended back into the Station, a scaffolding halt was in use.

For one who does not know the area, where is the chord likely to be situated? And any other notable sites.

Thanks to all involved in keeping it going.

Are Aster track circuits still in use? And how did they work with no joints?

I recall our Supervisor saying that he had got 6 gangs of Gorillas from Manchester for the job. My greatest recollection of the job on the night was coming over the hill from Market Weighton on 0n the A1034 and saw the whole horizon lit up from Broomfleet to Gilberdyke. The most disheartening...

Back in about 2000 In a normal 23.00-Sat 06.00 mon weekend possession we uplifted BH track panels between Broomfleet and Gilberdyke and relaid Steel Sleepers over 4400m

Same conditions apply to broken concretes as well.

Would the locals have any say i the matter? I think not.

Has anyone mentioned St Michaels Mount Cornwall. Narrow gauge wagonway.

What No tower block of Portacabins?:D:D

Back in early 90's we used to post out Noise letters along side the proposed worksite. If there was only a small amount of properties i used to borrow a couple of the gang lads to actually push though the mailshot. I could generally tell when the first note was read as my phone began ringing...