Staying Tall.
During March and April 2023, a major remodelling of Carstairs Junction took place with some trains diverted over the G&SW. Here on 25 March, 70812 powers under the minor road bridge east of Kirkconnel station with 6S36, Colas Rail Freight’s 0832 Dalston – Grangemouth tanks.
The G&SW was due to have its mechanical signal boxes swept away in 2023 but there were no signs of any replacement signalling work.
Kirkconnel's up starter has not only survived replacement but survived dwarfing (yes that is a word!) which is a surprise because a sign below the 4 car stop indicator, warns drivers of a remote signal! A discussion about this on Marra man's flicker site has probably got it about right, dwarfing it would make sighting difficult due to the footbridge, but a driver of a 4 car 156 probably couldn't see the arm placed so close, so high. Solution: an additional co-acting arm lower down. (well I'd like it!)
Staying Tall.
During March and April 2023, a major remodelling of Carstairs Junction took place with some trains diverted over the G&SW. Here on 25 March, 70812 powers under the minor road bridge east of Kirkconnel station with 6S36, Colas Rail Freight’s 0832 Dalston – Grangemouth tanks.
The G&SW was due to have its mechanical signal boxes swept away in 2023 but there were no signs of any replacement signalling work.
Kirkconnel's up starter has not only survived replacement but survived dwarfing (yes that is a word!) which is a surprise because a sign below the 4 car stop indicator, warns drivers of a remote signal! A discussion about this on Marra man's flicker site has probably got it about right, dwarfing it would make sighting difficult due to the footbridge, but a driver of a 4 car 156 probably couldn't see the arm placed so close, so high. Solution: an additional co-acting arm lower down. (well I'd like it!)