hobbayne
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Post by hobbayne on Oct 20, 2015 12:43:02 GMT
Does anyone know what the odd looking oblong blocks are between Hai and Fai on the OR? There are also a few approaching NEP too.
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neilw
now that's what I call a garden railway
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Post by neilw on Oct 20, 2015 16:11:01 GMT
If they're what I think you are describing they are WW2 "dragon's teeth" to prevent attack by tanks etc of the aerodrome at Fairlop....
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hobbayne
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Post by hobbayne on Oct 20, 2015 21:18:38 GMT
Thanks for that. I had a feeling it was a relic from the war.
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neilw
now that's what I call a garden railway
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Post by neilw on Oct 21, 2015 9:52:11 GMT
used to play on the ones near Newbury Park......
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Post by brigham on Oct 21, 2015 15:51:34 GMT
Lots on the Durham coast, too.
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Post by norbitonflyer on Oct 21, 2015 20:17:24 GMT
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towerman
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Post by towerman on Oct 23, 2015 11:06:29 GMT
Wasn't there a fighter station at Fairlop?
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Post by bassmike on Oct 23, 2015 11:17:38 GMT
yes-the runways were there until the late 60's Used to race banger motorbikes there @ 1950-51 The entrance was off Aldborough Rd:/Painters Rd:
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Post by regp41 on Oct 23, 2015 12:25:59 GMT
The old airfield is now Fairlop Waters Country Park and golf course, not sure if any of the old runways are still there.
Ray
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towerman
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Post by towerman on Oct 23, 2015 13:12:27 GMT
Are the old radar towers still at North Weald?Could see them from miles away from the train.
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Post by stapler on Oct 23, 2015 15:02:03 GMT
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