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See he

http://www.svr.co.uk/cgi-bin/WebObje.../0.0.107.3.0.1

The line has been open (in preservation) for several decades now, so for
there to be "unprecedented" damage from landslips and flooding shows how
severe last night's conditions were around here and a little to the north.
No photos, unfortunately.

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David Buttery wrote:
See he

http://www.svr.co.uk/cgi-bin/WebObje.../0.0.107.3.0.1

The line has been open (in preservation) for several decades now, so for
there to be "unprecedented" damage from landslips and flooding shows how
severe last night's conditions were around here and a little to the north.
No photos, unfortunately.


There's one photo on
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/h...cs/6769829.stm - not
surprised it's closed the line!

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David Buttery wrote:
See he

http://www.svr.co.uk/cgi-bin/WebObje.../0.0.107.3.0.1

The line has been open (in preservation) for several decades now, so for
there to be "unprecedented" damage from landslips and flooding shows how
severe last night's conditions were around here and a little to the north.
No photos, unfortunately.


Has I'm a member of the SVR, there as been much damage, 4 complete
washout, track left in mid air, 3 partial washouts - embankments wash
away, and 3 fill-ins of cuttings.

It's not surprising, when the rock bed is soft sand, and the track that
runs through Highley is on slack from the old coal mines.

It will take about two to three months before it's fully operational.

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Wolverhampton
~175m ASL
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On Jun 21, 10:43 am, Joe Egginton wrote:
David Buttery wrote:
See he


http://www.svr.co.uk/cgi-bin/WebObje.../0.0.107.3.0.1


The line has been open (in preservation) for several decades now, so for
there to be "unprecedented" damage from landslips and flooding shows how
severe last night's conditions were around here and a little to the north.
No photos, unfortunately.


Has I'm a member of the SVR, there as been much damage, 4 complete
washout, track left in mid air, 3 partial washouts - embankments wash
away, and 3 fill-ins of cuttings.

It's not surprising, when the rock bed is soft sand, and the track that
runs through Highley is on slack from the old coal mines.

It will take about two to three months before it's fully operational.

--
Joe Egginton
Wolverhampton
~175m ASL


As a fellow steam nutter, and one easily old enough to
remember when they did it for real, I'd say that's very bad luck.
I've been on the SVR - it's a good line. I'm a member of the
Bluebell, for what it's worth.

Tudor Hughes, Warlingham, Surrey.

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Tudor Hughes wrote:
On Jun 21, 10:43 am, Joe Egginton wrote:
David Buttery wrote:
See he


http://www.svr.co.uk/cgi-bin/WebObje.../0.0.107.3.0.1


The line has been open (in preservation) for several decades now,
so for there to be "unprecedented" damage from landslips and
flooding shows how severe last night's conditions were around here
and a little to the north. No photos, unfortunately.


Has I'm a member of the SVR, there as been much damage, 4 complete
washout, track left in mid air, 3 partial washouts - embankments wash
away, and 3 fill-ins of cuttings.

It's not surprising, when the rock bed is soft sand, and the track
that runs through Highley is on slack from the old coal mines.

It will take about two to three months before it's fully operational.

--
Joe Egginton
Wolverhampton
~175m ASL


As a fellow steam nutter, and one easily old enough to
remember when they did it for real, I'd say that's very bad luck.
I've been on the SVR - it's a good line. I'm a member of the
Bluebell, for what it's worth.

Tudor Hughes, Warlingham, Surrey.


Ever been down on the West Somerset Railway?




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was on the North Norfolk yesterday brilliant sunshine , was on the great
central at weekend Sat a bit wet which was a shame as it was their 40s
weekend

Mike
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Tudor Hughes wrote:
On Jun 21, 10:43 am, Joe Egginton wrote:
David Buttery wrote:
See he

http://www.svr.co.uk/cgi-bin/WebObje.../0.0.107.3.0.1

The line has been open (in preservation) for several decades now,
so for there to be "unprecedented" damage from landslips and
flooding shows how severe last night's conditions were around here
and a little to the north. No photos, unfortunately.

Has I'm a member of the SVR, there as been much damage, 4 complete
washout, track left in mid air, 3 partial washouts - embankments wash
away, and 3 fill-ins of cuttings.

It's not surprising, when the rock bed is soft sand, and the track
that runs through Highley is on slack from the old coal mines.

It will take about two to three months before it's fully operational.

--
Joe Egginton
Wolverhampton
~175m ASL


As a fellow steam nutter, and one easily old enough to
remember when they did it for real, I'd say that's very bad luck.
I've been on the SVR - it's a good line. I'm a member of the
Bluebell, for what it's worth.

Tudor Hughes, Warlingham, Surrey.


Ever been down on the West Somerset Railway?



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Quoting from message
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posted on 21 Jun 2007 by Tudor Hughes
I would like to add:


As a fellow steam nutter,


For you and the others

www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones/misc/eleven.jpg

and a higher resolution

www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones/misc/Steam11.jpg

Last month on the Llangollen line, between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog.

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Tudor Hughes wrote:
On Jun 21, 10:43 am, Joe Egginton wrote:
David Buttery wrote:
See he
http://www.svr.co.uk/cgi-bin/WebObje.../0.0.107.3.0.1
The line has been open (in preservation) for several decades now, so for
there to be "unprecedented" damage from landslips and flooding shows how
severe last night's conditions were around here and a little to the north.
No photos, unfortunately.

Has I'm a member of the SVR, there as been much damage, 4 complete
washout, track left in mid air, 3 partial washouts - embankments wash
away, and 3 fill-ins of cuttings.

It's not surprising, when the rock bed is soft sand, and the track that
runs through Highley is on slack from the old coal mines.

It will take about two to three months before it's fully operational.

--
Joe Egginton
Wolverhampton
~175m ASL


As a fellow steam nutter, and one easily old enough to
remember when they did it for real, I'd say that's very bad luck.
I've been on the SVR - it's a good line. I'm a member of the
Bluebell, for what it's worth.

Tudor Hughes, Warlingham, Surrey.


Never been to the Bluebell, Tudor, would like to, maybe if I spend a
holiday in Brighton.

It's certainly come at the worst possible time, has you know
preservation railways are tourist orientated - summer months. At least
it gives the SVR a chance to improve any drainage.

In the local newspaper as the damage was an "Act of God", the insurance
company won't pay out, so there has to be some major fundraising. It'll
certainly knock the profits. The SVR only makes about 1% profit.

Joe
Wolverhampton


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cupra wrote:
Tudor Hughes wrote:
On Jun 21, 10:43 am, Joe Egginton wrote:
David Buttery wrote:
See he
http://www.svr.co.uk/cgi-bin/WebObje.../0.0.107.3.0.1
The line has been open (in preservation) for several decades now,
so for there to be "unprecedented" damage from landslips and
flooding shows how severe last night's conditions were around here
and a little to the north. No photos, unfortunately.
Has I'm a member of the SVR, there as been much damage, 4 complete
washout, track left in mid air, 3 partial washouts - embankments wash
away, and 3 fill-ins of cuttings.

It's not surprising, when the rock bed is soft sand, and the track
that runs through Highley is on slack from the old coal mines.

It will take about two to three months before it's fully operational.

--
Joe Egginton
Wolverhampton
~175m ASL

As a fellow steam nutter, and one easily old enough to
remember when they did it for real, I'd say that's very bad luck.
I've been on the SVR - it's a good line. I'm a member of the
Bluebell, for what it's worth.

Tudor Hughes, Warlingham, Surrey.


Ever been down on the West Somerset Railway?



I've visited Minehead, again like the bluebell, it's only feasible to
get there when on holiday in the region, as I don't have a car. The
rail fares make traveling very expensive !

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Wolverhampton
~175m ASL
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Elaine Jones wrote:
Quoting from message
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posted on 21 Jun 2007 by Tudor Hughes
I would like to add:


As a fellow steam nutter,


For you and the others

www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones/misc/eleven.jpg

and a higher resolution

www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones/misc/Steam11.jpg

Last month on the Llangollen line, between Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog.



Been there a few times, a nice line.

Do you pronounce Glyndyfrdwy as Glyn-duff-free ?

Joe
Wolverhampton

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