Arcow Quarry S&C link

[feldom76]

Hi,
I notice that there is an entry in the WTT for this train. Have trains started running and if so does anyone have any pictures?

Thanks

Mike

 

[Freightmaster]

Hi,
I notice that there is an entry in the WTT for this train. Have trains started running

There was a one off loading trial yesterday (Tuesday 26th);
regular services are due to begin in February.

MARK

 

[HMS Ark Royal]

And it was running late!

 

[furnessvale]

Hi,
I notice that there is an entry in the WTT for this train. Have trains started running and if so does anyone have any pictures?

Thanks

Mike

A photo of the first train backing into the quarry appeared on Twitter this morning.

 

[DarloRich]

interesting article in the most recent edition of Rail Engineer about this branch.

 

[furnessvale]

interesting article in the most recent edition of Rail Engineer about this branch.

Yes, I was surprised at the restrictions being placed on the use of rail.

Then I found out about the 100% restriction on the use of road and felt better!

 

[DarloRich]

Yes, I was surprised at the restrictions being placed on the use of rail.

Then I found out about the 100% restriction on the use of road and felt better!

National Park planning conditions I assume!

 

[furnessvale]

National Park planning conditions I assume!

AIUI the permissions for extraction were about to expire.

Extensions for extraction have been granted to, I think, 2022 provided it all comes out by rail.

To me, it demonstrates why Tarmac were prepared to invest £6m in sidings. The cynic in me thinks it may not have happened without that spur.

 

[Freightmaster]

AIUI the permissions for extraction were about to expire.

Extensions for extraction have been granted to, I think, 2022 provided it all comes out by rail.

To me, it demonstrates why Tarmac were prepared to invest £6m in sidings. The cynic in me thinks it may not have happened without that spur.

When it comes to railfreight, the stick always works better than the carrot!!


MARK