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Has there been any reported cases of Asbestos related diseases, or studies amongst those who visited Barry Scrapyard in the 70's? Either working on an engine for preservation or just to see the site for photo's. I went there about 5 times between 1972 and 81 getting loco's out. I remember...

Is haulage limit also affected by the route gradient profile? When I used to submit Ballast train requests, we were limited on some routes as to what haulage type we could use. Generally this was the replacement of the initially requested 37 by a 56. In other cases if the load got passed, you...

If you want the official training session, about 20 years back it was a solid 2 weeks in a classroom in Derby. Finishing off with a 6 hour open book exam with answers provided. And you still ran out of time.

Can't see a weld in the rail there, more likely to be a Rail Flaw. Plates for failed welds are a different style. Indian railways film clip.

Just to point out Huntington station closed back in the 60's after the York - hull line closed. Whereas Huntingdon is on the ECML as per the post.

Bearing in mind that this is a junction site, the installation of Guard rails in the 4ft,which I assume is what you mean, would be difficult without removing the crossing track.

On a renewal that went wrong and no nearby relief available, I have been on site for a full 28 hours. I did manage some doze time while waiting for my part.

Where did the idiots find the log? Had it been dumped from vegetation clearance work and not recovered or chipped?

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/collision-between-train-and-part-of-lorry-at-penistone Was this a Network Rail site or a Contractor's?

Will there be any change in the rules affecting Heritage lines?

Is it also a result of working to a limit state rather than building in a tolerance?

Would Track Gauge have any effect on the answer?

Did you include the other one on the far side of the wagon? A slinger.

And the drivers are where?

With the 2nd LOw loader at the top of the photo, was there another vehicle?

Which lasts how long before every user knows the code?

None Go Bye on the Rylstone Branch Or a patriotic United Kingdom near Castleford.

Anybody fancy a trip on a car ferry today? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-51522580

Anyone have any idea as to what type of fastenings are in question?

Mills clips may be obsolete but they are still in place in many areas. Main problem with them is they are subject to corrosion especially on the bottom side of the clip in the housing. Easily cured by installing new clips, cheaper than a relay if everthing else is still serviceable..