Nthrclu - should we be scared?

[najaB]

Is there any connection between the timing point Nthrclu and the dark lord of the underworld?

More seriously, what's the origin of the timing point name?

 

[The Planner]

First 4 letters are normally always geographically done so that is Netherfield I would presume, the last 3 can be whatever you want that signifies the actual location.

 

[najaB]

First 4 letters are normally always geographically done so that is Netherfield I would presume...

That sounds strangely familiar. I get the feeling I may have asked the same question before... (If so, then apologies to all. )

 

[pdeaves]

It's Nethercleugh (http://www.railwaycodes.org.uk/crs/CRSn.shtm).

 

[The Planner]

No it isn't, if its the TIPLOC then NTHRxxx should be a Netherfield location.

 

[najaB]

It's Nethercleugh (http://www.railwaycodes.org.uk/crs/CRSn.shtm).

Thanks! It's small enough that it doesn't show up Google Maps until you zoom right in.

 

[Mag_seven]

It's Nethercleugh (http://www.railwaycodes.org.uk/crs/CRSn.shtm).

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[DasLunatic]

The timing point comes from a railway station of the same name, opened in 1847 and closed just before the Axe in 1960. Apparently, there was a fairly large set of sidings there, to deal with sawmill and quarry traffic...

 

[47271]

The timing point comes from a railway station of the same name, opened in 1847 and closed just before the Axe in 1960. Apparently, there was a fairly large set of sidings there, to deal with sawmill and quarry traffic...

...and in fact is the location of the Stevens Croft biomass plant just north of Lockerbie, a significant landmark on both the railway and motorway.

 

[najaB]

...and in fact is the location of the Stevens Croft biomass plant just north of Lockerbie, a significant landmark on both the railway and motorway.

Indeed. Now that I know where it is, it's pretty obvious that there used to be a station of some description.

 

[PaxVobiscum]

That sounds strangely familiar. I get the feeling I may have asked the same question before... (If so, then apologies to all. )

Your first senior moment?

 

[Zoidberg]

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A right-hand bracket has become added to the end of the web address. Remove it and you'll get to the right page.

Or use this link http://www.railwaycodes.org.uk/crs/CRSn.shtm

 

[pdeaves]

A right-hand bracket has become added to the end of the web address. Remove it and you'll get to the right page.

Or use this link http://www.railwaycodes.org.uk/crs/CRSn.shtm

Thanks. I have corrected the original, too, now. Sorry for the formatting error, everyone!

 

[pdeaves]

No it isn't, if its the TIPLOC then NTHRxxx should be a Netherfield location.

1. I don't think that's an actual rule, just a happy convention.
2. It's not NTHRxxx, it's NTRCLGH. najaB moved the H in typing it into the original post. The linked page is for NTRCLGH.

 

[najaB]

2. It's not NTHRxxx, it's NTRCLGH. najaB moved the H in typing it into the original post. The linked page is for NTRCLGH.

On a point of order, I copied it from Realtime Trains. So blame Tom!

 

[Railsigns]

There used to be a Nethercleugh AHB level crossing there but it was closed in 1981.

 

[The Planner]

1. I don't think that's an actual rule, just a happy convention.
2. It's not NTHRxxx, it's NTRCLGH. najaB moved the H in typing it into the original post. The linked page is for NTRCLGH.

The amount of grief you get if you try to do something different would suggest its a rule.

 

[snowball]

Shown on OS mapping as Nethercleuch.

 

[QueensCurve]

Is there any connection between the timing point Nthrclu and the dark lord of the underworld?

More seriously, what's the origin of the timing point name?

Be afraid, be very afraid, but Strong and Stable Auntie Theresa will keep you safe.

 

[kentuckytony]

A few maps - see attachment.
(Sorry about the clarity.)