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  1. The Decapod
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    Derby Lightweights on the East Suffolk Line early 1960s

    I was thinking about my early memories of railways the other day. I'm old enough to remember steam locomotives on BR - but to me as a small boy...
    Thread by: The Decapod, Sep 5, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Bullhead Memories
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    Sustrans and railways

    Actually, Sustrans cycle routes along old railways, canal towpaths etc. are generally open to walkers (with or without dogs), mobility scooter...
    Post by: The Decapod, Sep 5, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Double Track Heritage Railways

    I was talking about a hypothetical railway, for the purpose of comparision. The 'moneybags' bit was relative - meaning better funded than the...
    Post by: The Decapod, Sep 4, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Double Track Heritage Railways

    ?? I'm not aware of any caring-sharing strategy towards the heritage railway movement! The fact that the struggling Pottlesford and Turnover...
    Post by: The Decapod, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Double Track Heritage Railways

    Agreed, but it's an added attraction - otherwise the Great Central wouldn't have done it. The purpose of a heritage railway is to re-create a...
    Post by: The Decapod, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Double Track Heritage Railways

    As I said in the original post, I think there would be a case for a few more of the longer heritage lines to become double track, if they were...
    Post by: The Decapod, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Double Track Heritage Railways

    I read on a GCR -related site that if the two GCR groups manage to rebuild the bridge over the Midland main line at Loughborough, the hope would...
    Post by: The Decapod, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Double Track Heritage Railways

    At the moment the Great Central is the only heritage railway in Britain that is double-track over a significant part of its length, with the...
    Thread by: The Decapod, Sep 2, 2010, 50 replies, in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Sustrans and railways

    I understand that is the case - but wouldn't a heritage railway also be a 'lodger' and thus be at risk if one of these routes was ever wanted for...
    Post by: The Decapod, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Sustrans and railways

    Although I'm a Sustrans member as well as a heritage railway enthusiast (and not being familiar with the Avon Valley Railway apart from I know it...
    Post by: The Decapod, Aug 31, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    D1041 - An Interesting Paint Job

    Ironically, it looks like the paint itself has actually been applied quite smoothly, but on top of some interesting preparation (or lack of)!
    Post by: The Decapod, Aug 28, 2010 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Longest un-preserved line

    Have I got myself into deep water? Never mind, I'm a strong swimmer!:confused1: Sustrans has opened up hundreds of miles of disused railway...
    Post by: The Decapod, Aug 27, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Longest un-preserved line

    The line from Great Elm to Radstock in Somerset is still intact. It's only about 5 miles but I mention it here because it even has the track...
    Post by: The Decapod, Aug 27, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    EAST SOMERSET RAILWAY - CRANMORE PROJECTS.

    The water tank is in the process of being built. The signal box has the lever frame and other equipment in place and work is progressing on the...
    Post by: The Decapod, Aug 27, 2010 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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