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All very confusing!! Mike

Thankyou, The reference 'stour' means - river Stour valley line from Aston to Litchfield which I assume was the old name before grouping Mike

Thank you jfollows, Does the 'Grand Junction' start at Stechford. I know the Junctions at Aston could be set automatic either Grand Junction/grand junction or Stour/Stour, does this still apply? Mike.

Hi all, Stechford Station down main - Junction signal CB4125 route indicator 'G' for the branch what does this mean? The old route indicator had a a series of lamps indicating 'right' Mike.

When is it due to open for traffic?

Hi, Can anybody on here tell me the status of the above signal box. It is the high Level Box just north of the station. Mike

Are these lifting lugs welded to the main chassis? How often would the body be lifted from the chassis? If welded, are the welds inspected?

Where are these 800's manufactured?

Is this new service via Bescot then Aston Stechford chord or via Rugeley (reverse) then to Euston via WCML? Mike.

Not meant to be a criticism, but in the 50's the mess would have been sorted out in a couple of days and single line working established on the main in a few hours!!

Yes I know that!! Is that loco attending the incident? It is not clear from the picture.

There is a loco. in the photo - what is its purpose?

Any chance of some pictures. Is the work carried out at night? I suppose the incline is closed to traffic with diversions.

Thank you Class 172 for the info, The track plans make things clear!! Mike.

Hi, posted this and was directed to this thread: Does anybody have a 'track plan' of the formation at the south end of the new station? What arrangements are there for banking freight trains up the incline? I understand that platforms 2 and 3 will be electrified and 1 and 4 will be for...