Recent content by PhillH

My understanding is that Northern 's duties re maintenance are confined to the parts of the platform which are within a clearly defined area. Study of the pictures on the Friends site by and large, bears this out and whilst I agree that nature has taken control some what, the defined area is...

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I would think that the local population of itinerants will love having a place to meet, out of the way, well lit and with a shelter seven nights a week. No, the best thing is to leave the lights timer set as now on an as required basis.

I had contemplated contacting Northern with this very idea albeit for the Brigg end. An extension of the single line section between Wrawby Jt and Brigg by three quarters of a mile westwards would be neither here nor their in terms of overall line capacity. However, a two mile single line...

This existing underpass is well recognised locally as a place to avoid. Nevertheless, with suitable CCTV surveillance and regular disinfectant it might just prove more cost effective than a disability compliant bridge. The one major problem is the east side exit which climbs with a gradient far...

The morning shift on the Brigg Line is not used. If you had the means to check the position as regards manning you would find that not all staff are present at any one time. The Brigg box this week has had no one in on the morning shift whereas the Kirton Lime Box was open. From my little...

The idea of combining the Barton and Brigg Lines timetables has long been banded about as a solution to the Barton Line crewing problem. Whilst the enthusiast sees this as a problem of logistics, the TOC's see it more of a problem of economics. Since it is paramount that they are in it to make...

It was examined sometime last year. The structural engineer informed me that there was a problem with subsidence and as a consequence an advisory limit of I think 10 persons at any one time was placed on the bridge. It was last painted c1983 and so there is no wonder it is in the state it is.

You are right insofar as they have been renewed. Networkrail have latched upon the use of a new material called aluminium. This metal has the apparent qualities of being corrosion resistant, rot proof and lightweight, hence the omission of the bracing tie. Expensive? Most certainly, but...

Traffic on the morning shift went some time ago and although the boxes are still manned nothing is timetabled to appear. Having said that, there is a big engineering job on next week which will precipitate the appearance of some engs. trains and if it follows the same pattern as per the...

Sheffield Victoria and friends are to be commended on their initiative for this is just what the "Billy Brigg Line" needs. (Billy as in Billy "no mates"). Passenger figures have dropped back to parsimonious levels probably due to the repair to Hatfield and also the trains one week buses the next...

The three station information boards I checked show eng. info relevant to the Barton Line. Northern have been alerted to this and should have rectified matters by start of service tomorrow. The bus substitutes are actually working to an enhanced timetable with one extra service- 7 buses...

It would be interesting to gain more of an insight into the group which Sheffield Victoria speaks of. Are there established meeting times? Is there a news letter? What form does the group take? I have spoken today with a railway employee who raised the topic of the Barton Line service and its...

Sadly, there is too much truth in the above quote. On speaking to a local resident with some leaning to council membership his comments about the service, having taken a sample ride were:- a) "it's a pathetic service to Lincoln and b) "it's only a poxy single carriage anyway. On...