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Network Rail's track renewal train, consisting of 28 YXA wagons carrying around 3000 sleepers and 5 track replacement vehicles is hauled through Bridgwater station by Freightliner Class 66/6 locomotive 66622 en route to the worksite between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare. This was the last train to run through Bridgwater station before the line here was also closed for an engineering possesion. This photograph shows some of the sleeper wagons at the front of the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train, consisting of 28 YXA wagons carrying around 3000 sleepers and 5 track replacement vehicles is hauled through Bridgwater station by Freightliner Class 66/6 locomotive 66622 en route to the worksite between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare. This was the last train to run through Bridgwater station before the line here was also closed for an engineering possesion. This photograph shows the re-railing wagons at the rear of the train - the two wagons closest to the camera consist of a fixed portion and a unit that runs along over the top and over the sleeper wagons that deliver new sleepers to the rear of the train and carry the old sleepers back towards the front.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train, consisting of 28 YXA wagons carrying around 3000 sleepers and 5 track replacement vehicles is hauled through Bridgwater station by Freightliner Class 66/6 locomotive 66622 en route to the worksite between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare. This was the last train to run through Bridgwater station before the line here was also closed for an engineering possesion. This photograph shows the re-railing wagons at the rear of the train, the wagon closest to the camera is the one that actually replaces the old and new sleepers and rails.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train, consisting of 28 YXA wagons carrying around 3000 sleepers and 5 track replacement vehicles is hauled through Bridgwater station by Freightliner Class 66/6 locomotive 66622 en route to the worksite between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare. This was the last train to run through Bridgwater station before the line here was also closed for an engineering possesion. This photograph shows the re-railing wagons at the rear of the train, the wagon closest to the camera appears to be primarily a support vehcile for the staff.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train, consisting of 28 YXA wagons carrying around 3000 sleepers and 5 track replacement vehicles is hauled through Bridgwater station by Freightliner Class 66/6 locomotive 66622 en route to the worksite between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare. This was the last train to run through Bridgwater station before the line here was also closed for an engineering possesion. This photograph shows the re-railing wagons at the rear of the train, the rearmost wagon is the only one on the train whose use I could not ascertain from watching the train in action later in the day.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction. This photograph shows YXA wagon DR92647, one of 28 wagons carrying a total of about 3000 sleepers. The ones on this wagon are all new ones.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction. This photograph shows some of the 28 YXA wagons carrying a total of about 3000 sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the northern end of the train and Freighliner Class 66/6 diesel locomotive 66622.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a crane that travels along the length of the train conveys new sleepers from the front of the train to the back, where the renewal actually takes place, and returns with used sleepers that have been replaced.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a crane that travels along the length of the train conveys new sleepers from the front of the train to the back, where the renewal actually takes place, and returns with used sleepers that have been replaced.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a crane that travels along the length of the train conveys new sleepers from the front of the train to the back, where the renewal actually takes place, and returns with used sleepers that have been replaced.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a crane that travels along the length of the train conveys new sleepers from the front of the train to the back, where the renewal actually takes place, and returns with used sleepers that have been replaced. Here it is picking up old sleepers to take back to the northern (front) end.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a crane that travels along the length of the train conveys new sleepers from the front of the train to the back, where the renewal actually takes place, and returns with used sleepers that have been replaced. Here it is taking old sleepers to take back to the northern (front) end.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph is looking down onto one of the YXA wagons carrying new sleepers, pre-fitted with clips.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph is looking down onto a crane that travels along the length of the train conveys new sleepers from the front of the train to the back, where the renewal actually takes place, and returns with used sleepers that have been replaced. The current load is new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph is looking down onto a crane that travels along the length of the train conveys new sleepers from the front of the train to the back, where the renewal actually takes place, and returns with used sleepers that have been replaced. The current load is old sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the coupling between two of the 28 YXA sleeper wagons. Note the briding rails along the side of the wagon that allow the sleeper-transport crane to run the length of the train, including between wagons.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph is looking south towards the rear of the train, showing some of the YXA sleeper wagons. The lighter coloured sleepers are new ones while the darker, less well stacked are old ones.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows one stack of 24 used sleepers on a YXA wagon.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the southern (rear) end of the train, in the bottom right of the picture is the rearmost of 28 YXA sleeper wagons. The wagon following contains equiptment that allows operators to unclip the old rails from the sleepers; next in line is a wagon with operators who remove the clips from the sleepers which are then taken by a conveyor belt to a hopper where they are collected; a ballast plough on the front of this wagon keeps this clear of the rails being swapped. The next wagon is the operating area for the crane that supplies the new sleepers to the conveyor on the wagon behind that lays them, and collates the old sleepers for the transport crane to convey forwards. The wagon behind this swaps the sleepers and rails, while the wagon behind that secures the new rails to the new sleepers. The penultimate wagon appears primarily to be a staff support vehicle, and I was unable to work out a purpose for the rearmost wagon - although I'm sure there must be one!
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the rear of the two sleeper transport cranes delivers a load of old sleepers to a wagon a third of the way from the rear, before picking up new sleepers to take back to the rear of the train. The front crane will take the old sleepers to the front of the train after delivering more new sleepers here. The arrangement of using two cranes appears to be to ensure that the rear train doesn't travel as far to minimise the risk of the operating area running out of new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the rear of the two sleeper transport cranes delivers a load of old sleepers to a wagon a third of the way from the rear, before picking up new sleepers to take back to the rear of the train. The front crane will take the old sleepers to the front of the train after delivering more new sleepers here. The arrangement of using two cranes appears to be to ensure that the rear train doesn't travel as far to minimise the risk of the operating area running out of new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the rear of the two sleeper transport cranes delivers a load of old sleepers to a wagon a third of the way from the rear, before picking up new sleepers to take back to the rear of the train. The front crane will take the old sleepers to the front of the train after delivering more new sleepers here. The arrangement of using two cranes appears to be to ensure that the rear train doesn't travel as far to minimise the risk of the operating area running out of new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the rear of the two sleeper transport cranes collect a load of new sleepers to a wagon a third of the way from the rear, after delivering the old sleepers at the rear end of the wagon closest to the camera. The front crane will take the old sleepers to the front of the train after delivering more new sleepers here. The arrangement of using two cranes appears to be to ensure that the rear train doesn't travel as far to minimise the risk of the operating area running out of new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the rear of the two sleeper transport cranes collect a load of new sleepers to a wagon a third of the way from the rear, after delivering the old sleepers at the rear end of the wagon closest to the camera. The front crane will take the old sleepers to the front of the train after delivering more new sleepers here. The arrangement of using two cranes appears to be to ensure that the rear train doesn't travel as far to minimise the risk of the operating area running out of new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the rear of the two sleeper transport cranes collect a load of new sleepers to a wagon a third of the way from the rear, after delivering the old sleepers at the rear end of the wagon closest to the camera. The front crane will take the old sleepers to the front of the train after delivering more new sleepers here. The arrangement of using two cranes appears to be to ensure that the rear train doesn't travel as far to minimise the risk of the operating area running out of new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the forward of the two sleeper transport cranes collect a load of old sleepers from a wagon a third of the way from the rear, after delivering new sleepers from the front of the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the forward of the two sleeper transport cranes collect a load of old sleepers from a wagon a third of the way from the rear, after delivering new sleepers from the front of the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the forward of the two sleeper transport cranes collect a load of old sleepers from a wagon a third of the way from the rear, after delivering new sleepers from the front of the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows one of the two sleeper transport cranes picking up or setting down a load of new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the forward of the two sleeper transport cranes deliver a load of new sleepers to a wagon a third of the way from the rear, before collecing old sleepers to take them to the front of the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the forward of the two sleeper transport cranes deliver a load of new sleepers to a wagon a third of the way from the rear, before collecing old sleepers to take them to the front of the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the forward of the two sleeper transport cranes collect a load of old sleepers from a wagon a third of the way from the rear, after delivering new sleepers from the front of the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the forward of the two sleeper transport cranes collect a load of old sleepers from a wagon a third of the way from the rear, after delivering new sleepers from the front of the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
The bottom right of this picture shows the rearmost of 28 YXA sleeper wagons. The wagon following contains equiptment that allows operators to unclip the old rails from the sleepers; next in line is a wagon with operators who remove the clips from the sleepers which are then taken by a conveyor belt to a hopper where they are collected; a ballast plough on the front of this wagon keeps this clear of the rails being swapped. The next wagon is the operating area for the crane that supplies the new sleepers to the conveyor on the wagon behind that lays them, and collates the old sleepers for the transport crane to convey forwards.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the front of wagon DR78801, the main purpose of this wagon is carrying the equiptment allowing operators to unclip the old rail from the old sleepers. It also has a wheel arangement that makes sure the new rail is the correct distance from the old rail for automatic replacement futher back in the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the rear of the rearmost YXA sleeper wagon and the front of wagon DR78801, the main purpose of this wagon is carrying the equiptment allowing operators to unclip the old rail from the old sleepers. It also has a wheel arangement that makes sure the new rail is the correct distance from the old rail for automatic replacement futher back in the train, as can clearly be seen here.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the southern (rear) end of the train, in the bottom right of the picture is the rearmost of 28 YXA sleeper wagons. The wagon following contains equiptment that allows operators to unclip the old rails from the sleepers; next in line is a wagon with operators who remove the clips from the sleepers which are then taken by a conveyor belt to a hopper where they are collected; a ballast plough on the front of this wagon keeps this clear of the rails being swapped. The next wagon is the operating area for the crane that supplies the new sleepers to the conveyor on the wagon behind that lays them, and collates the old sleepers for the transport crane to convey forwards. The wagon behind this swaps the sleepers and rails, while the wagon behind that secures the new rails to the new sleepers. The penultimate wagon appears primarily to be a staff support vehicle, and I was unable to work out a purpose for the rearmost wagon - although I'm sure there must be one!
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows wagon DR78801, the main purpose of this wagon is carrying the equiptment allowing operators to unclip the old rail from the old sleepers. It also has a wheel arangement that makes sure the new rail is the correct distance from the old rail for automatic replacement futher back in the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows YXA wagon DR92646, one of 28 similar wagons carrying a total of about 3000 sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the information plate on YXA wagon DR92646, one of 28 similar wagons carrying a total of about 3000 sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the front of wagon DR78801, the main purpose of this wagon is carrying the equiptment allowing operators to unclip the old rail from the old sleepers. It also has a wheel arangement that makes sure the new rail is the correct distance from the old rail for automatic replacement futher back in the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the front of wagon DR78801, the main purpose of this wagon is carrying the equiptment allowing operators to unclip the old rail from the old sleepers. It also has a wheel arangement that makes sure the new rail is the correct distance from the old rail for automatic replacement futher back in the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the hopper of old rail clips and the conveyors that collect them from the four foot (placed there by the workers just visible underneath).
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the hopper of old rail clips.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the southern (rear) end of the train, in the bottom right of the picture is the rear of the wagon with operators who remove the clips from the sleepers which are then taken by a conveyor belt to a hopper where they are collected. The next wagon is the transfer area between the crane that supplies the new sleepers to the conveyor on the wagon behind that lays them, and collates the old sleepers and the transport crane that conveys them forwards. The wagon behind this swaps the sleepers and rails, while the wagon behind that secures the new rails to the new sleepers. The penultimate wagon appears primarily to be a staff support vehicle, and I was unable to work out a purpose for the rearmost wagon - although I'm sure there must be one!
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a stack of new sleepers ready to be tansferred to the conveyor belt that will lay them on the trackbed as replacements for old ones.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a closeup of the wagon and operators that unclip the old rails from the old sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the hopper of old rail clips and the conveyors that collect them from the four foot. This vehicle also has a ballast plough that makes space for the swapping of the rails.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a closeup of the machine that unclipps the old rails from the old sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a closeup of the machine that unclipps the old rails from the old sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a closeup of operators removing the old clips from the old sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows wagon DR78811 that is primarily concerned with collecting old rail clips. The operators seated above the rails move the removed clips to the four foot so they can then be collected by the conveyor, which transport them to the hopper above. The vehcile also has a ballast plough that clears spaces for the swapping of the rails.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a closeup of the ballast plough on wagon DR78811 that clears spaces for the swapping of the rails.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows wagon DR78811 that is primarily concerned with collecting old rail clips. The operators seated above the rails move the removed clips to the four foot so they can then be collected by the conveyor, which transport them to the hopper above. The vehcile also has a ballast plough that clears spaces for the swapping of the rails.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows wagon DR78811 that is primarily concerned with collecting old rail clips. Operators seated above the rails move the removed clips to the four foot so they can then be collected by the conveyor, which transport them to the hopper above. The vehcile also has a ballast plough that clears spaces for the swapping of the rails.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the wagon that is the transfer area between the crane that supplies the new sleepers to the conveyor on the wagon behind that lays them, and collates the old sleepers and the transport crane that conveys them forwards.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the wagon that is the transfer area between the crane seen in this photo that supplies the new sleepers to the conveyor on the wagon behind that lays them, and collates the old sleepers and the transport crane that conveys them forwards.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the wagon that is the transfer area between the crane seen in this photo that supplies the new sleepers to the conveyor on the wagon behind that lays them, and collates the old sleepers and the transport crane that conveys them forwards.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the southern (rear) end of the train, in the bottom of the picture is the rear of the crane that supplies the new sleepers to the conveyor (seen in the centre of the image) on the wagon behind that lays them, and collates the old sleepers and the transport crane that conveys them forwards. The wagon behind this swaps the sleepers and rails, while the wagon behind that secures the new rails to the new sleepers. The penultimate wagon appears primarily to be a staff support vehicle, and I was unable to work out a purpose for the rearmost wagon - although I'm sure there must be one!
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the conveyor that takes new sleepers to be layed, while old sleepers are conveyed forwards underneath to be picked up and collated before being transported to the front of the train.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the conveyor that takes new sleepers to be layed, while old sleepers are conveyed forwards underneath to be picked up and collated before being transported to the front of the train. The same wagon is also responsible for removing the old rail away from from the sleepers above the new rail waiting along side.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the conveyor that takes new sleepers to be layed, while old sleepers are conveyed forwards underneath to be picked up and collated before being transported to the front of the train. The same wagon is also responsible for removing the old rail away from from the sleepers above the new rail waiting along side, which in turn is moved into place further back.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the conveyor that takes new sleepers to be layed, while old sleepers are conveyed forwards underneath to be picked up and collated before being transported to the front of the train. The same wagon is also responsible for removing the old rail away from from the sleepers above the new rail waiting along side, which in turn is moved into place further back.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the crane that supplies the new sleepers to the conveyor that lays them, and transports the old sleepers for collation in advance of the transport crane that conveying them forwards.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the conveyor that takes new sleepers to be layed, while old sleepers are conveyed forwards underneath to be picked up and collated before being transported to the front of the train. The same wagon is also responsible for removing the old rail away from from the sleepers above the new rail waiting along side, which in turn is moved into place further back.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a closeup of the old (inner) and new rails being lifted away from the old sleepers to allow them to be removed.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the conveyor taking new sleepers rearwards (left to right) and old sleepers forwards. It also shows the old (inner) and new rails being lifted away from the old sleepers to allow them to be removed.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the old sleepers being removed and the new sleepers being laid.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the old sleepers being removed and the new sleepers being laid.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the old sleepers being removed and the new sleepers being laid.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the old sleepers being removed.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new sleepers being laid.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new rails being laid on newly laid sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the old and new sleepers being swapped and the new rails being laid onto the new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the old and new sleepers being swapped and the new rails being laid onto the new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new rails being laid onto the new sleepers.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph is looking north along most of the length of the train, showing just how long the 28 YXA sleeper wagons, the unclipping wagon are. The two sleeper transport cranes can also be seen.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new sleepers being laid and the new rails about to be laid on them.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new rails about to be laid on the new sleepers. The worker standing on the sleepers is responsbile for clearing any ballast from the pads where the rails will be placed.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new rails being laid on the new sleepers and then the being secured with clips.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new rails being laid on the new sleepers and then the being secured with clips.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a closeup of the rear of wagon DR78821 where the new rails are secured to the new sleepers with clips.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the rear of wagon DR78821 where the new rails are secured to the new sleepers with clips and the front of the following wagon, which primarily appears to be a staff support vehcile.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a closeup of the rear of wagon DR78821 where the new rails are secured to the new sleepers with clips.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the penultimate wagon, which primarily appears to be a staff support vehicle.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the front end of the rearmost wagon, type YSA number DR92701. This was the only vehicle on the train whose purpose I was not able to work out.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows a sign on the front end of the rearmost wagon, type YSA number DR92701. This was the only vehicle on the train whose purpose I was not able to work out.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the information plate on the front end of the rearmost wagon, type YSA number DR92701. This was the only vehicle on the train whose purpose I was not able to work out.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the rearmost wagon, type YSA number DR92701. This was the only vehicle on the train whose purpose I was not able to work out.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph is looking north along the length of the train, showing just how long the 28 YXA sleeper wagons and seven on track plant vehicles are - the rear of the locomotive is just visible in the extreme distance.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new track laid by the train, with the old rails at the side. All that looks to be needed now is ballast.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new track laid by the train, with the old rails at the side. All that looks to be needed now is ballast.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new track laid by the train, with the old rails at the side. I think the worker with the yellow tool is checking that the clips are actually secured.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the new track laid by the train, with the old rails at the side. All that looks to be needed now is ballast.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
This photograph shows the a welder slicing the old rail into more easily transportable sections.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Network Rail's track renewal train was replacing the rails and sleepers on the up Great Western Main Line between Uphill Junction and Worle Junction in Weston-super-Mare, the south and north ends of the Weston-super-Mare Loop respectively. This photograph was taken from the footbridge that crosses the railway between the the Old Mixon crescent industrial estate and the Old Mixon playing fields, about a third of a mile north of Uphill Junction.
I think what is happening in this photograph is that two sections of new rail are being welded together.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Looking North along the Great Western Main Line from the bridge that carries Broadway over the railway in the south of Weston-super-Mare. The Network Rail track renewal train is just the far side of Uphilll Junction, the southern end of the Weston-super-Mare loop. The welders trolley that follows is over the junction.
The line was closed for the first day of a week-long engineering possesion between Worle Junction in the northern suburbs of Weston-super-Mare and Cogload Junction north of Taunton.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Looking North along the Great Western Main Line from the bridge that carries Broadway over the railway in the south of Weston-super-Mare. The Network Rail track renewal train is just the far side of Uphilll Junction, the southern end of the Weston-super-Mare loop. The welders trolley that follows is over the junction.
The line was closed for the first day of a week-long engineering possesion between Worle Junction in the northern suburbs of Weston-super-Mare and Cogload Junction north of Taunton.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Looking North along the Great Western Main Line from the bridge that carries Broadway over the railway in the south of Weston-super-Mare. The Network Rail track renewal train is just the far side of Uphilll Junction, the southern end of the Weston-super-Mare loop.
The line was closed for the first day of a week-long engineering possesion between Worle Junction in the northern suburbs of Weston-super-Mare and Cogload Junction north of Taunton.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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Looking North along the Great Western Main Line from the bridge that carries Broadway over the railway in the south of Weston-super-Mare. The Network Rail track renewal train is just the far side of Uphilll Junction, the southern end of the Weston-super-Mare loop.
The line was closed for the first day of a week-long engineering possesion between Worle Junction in the northern suburbs of Weston-super-Mare and Cogload Junction north of Taunton.
Photo by Chris McKenna 20/11/2006. |
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