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Post by londonstuff on Oct 5, 2008 17:10:57 GMT
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Tom
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Post by Tom on Oct 5, 2008 17:47:33 GMT
Probably left there for use later during re-railing.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2008 17:51:34 GMT
The rail further up the track could be a guide rail, used to try to reduce wheel squeal.
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Post by stanmorek on Oct 5, 2008 18:39:25 GMT
The extra rail by the running rail appears to be a check rail. I would guess there is a trip-cock tester nearby.
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Post by mrfs42 on Oct 5, 2008 19:32:18 GMT
Actually, I think you're all correct - there's a rail left legitimately before/after rerailing (near) and there's a check rail (far).
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Post by metman on Oct 5, 2008 20:05:35 GMT
Yes, there appears to be a piece of check rail for a trip cock testers and the larger piece is just a dumped bit!
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Post by Colin on Oct 5, 2008 21:03:08 GMT
There are no Trip Cock testers at Hammersmith, but there is an uphill bend to the left on leaving the station.....that'll be what the check rail is for.
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Post by roythebus on Feb 6, 2009 8:38:34 GMT
Are you sure it's not a left-over from when the line was built as the contractors used to used narrow gauge locos for the purpose.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2009 11:00:18 GMT
Are you sure it's not a left-over from when the line was built as the contractors used to used narrow gauge locos for the purpose. I can't see it lasting this long, so I don't think so. SSL Stock. |
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Post by roythebus on Feb 13, 2009 22:43:20 GMT
Are you sure it's not a left-over from when the line was built as the contractors used to used narrow gauge locos for the purpose. I can't see it lasting this long, so I don't think so. SSL Stock. ;D ;D ;D |
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