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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 18:25:25 GMT
Out and about today, I noticed a number of purple cabinets at the trackside, on the Central line as well as the District line. For instance, I recall seeing one at Leytonstone.
I've never noticed these before and I was wondering if anybody could tell me what they're for?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 21:48:01 GMT
Got a Picture?
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Post by pitdiver on Feb 19, 2016 8:43:20 GMT
Possibly something to do with CCTV as I think purple signifies TV or something similar.
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Post by Colin on Feb 19, 2016 13:30:30 GMT
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Post by John Tuthill on Feb 19, 2016 13:35:07 GMT
Well that rules out graffiti 'artists' who are West Ham supporters  |
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Post by North End on Feb 19, 2016 21:25:12 GMT
Some rather large blue boxes have started appearing on the Victoria Line, holding clips and scotches, with a glass cover (*) to ensure the contents are visible from the outside. This could well be what they are. (* So they can be inspected easily to ensure p-way haven't removed them and not bothered to put them back, which was a major issue with the old boxes, go to secure points in a failure and find the box empty). |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2016 21:36:16 GMT
Some rather large blue boxes have started appearing on the Victoria Line, holding clips and scotches, with a glass cover (*) to ensure the contents are visible from the outside. This could well be what they are. (* So they can be inspected easily to ensure p-way haven't removed them and not bothered to put them back, which was a major issue with the old boxes, go to secure points in a failure and find the box empty). I think this might very well be what they are, thanks both  I thought they looked purple, but I merely caught glimpses as we sailed by, so that might be all there was to it. I'll try and get a picture to confirm on Monday. |
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Post by theblackferret on Feb 19, 2016 22:13:17 GMT
Almost sorry to hear they are blue & not purple.
The thread title would've been perfect for a 1970's Prog Rock album-probably a double LP, too.
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Post by melikepie on Feb 20, 2016 10:10:18 GMT
What is scotch in this case?
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Post by superteacher on Feb 20, 2016 10:13:33 GMT
What is scotch in this case? Scotching and clipping - securing points to stop them from moving. |
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Post by melikepie on Feb 20, 2016 10:15:06 GMT
Why is it called scotching?
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Post by Dstock7080 on Feb 20, 2016 10:19:10 GMT
What is scotch in this case? A piece of shaped wood, with a handle, inserted into the open end of points to prevent them moving. Must be used with a clip, a vice-like device which holds the closed end of points together. |
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Post by bassmike on Feb 20, 2016 10:43:23 GMT
Some rather large blue boxes have started appearing on the Victoria Line, holding clips and scotches, with a glass cover (*) to ensure the contents are visible from the outside. This could well be what they are. (* So they can be inspected easily to ensure p-way haven't removed them and not bothered to put them back, which was a major issue with the old boxes, go to secure points in a failure and find the box empty). I think this might very well be what they are, thanks both I thought they looked purple, but I merely caught glimpses as we sailed by, so that might be all there was to it. I'll try and get a picture to confirm on Monday. Also the glass covers ensure that vandals can break them.! |
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Post by John Tuthill on Feb 20, 2016 11:54:26 GMT
I think this might very well be what they are, thanks both I thought they looked purple, but I merely caught glimpses as we sailed by, so that might be all there was to it. I'll try and get a picture to confirm on Monday. .! And if they're electrocuted at the same time, I'll pay for the new glass  |
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Post by superteacher on Feb 20, 2016 12:37:08 GMT
Also the glass covers ensure that vandals can break them.! And if they're electrocuted at the same time, I'll pay for the new glass
EDIT: Since locking, Norbitonflyer has asked me to include the following, which is relevant to the thread:
Why is it called scotching?
etymology is from an old French word eschocher, to wound or cut, from which we also get the word "score"
as in "we have scotched the snake, not killed it " (Macbeth) - but no other connection with our friends north of the border.
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Post by londonstuff on Mar 7, 2016 19:57:41 GMT
I've unlocked this thread as I managed to take a couple of pics today of the blue boxes: one on the eastbound District at Gloucester Road, looking west towards the convergence of the lines from Earl's Court and High St Ken. The second photo is at Victoria southbound before the sidings: it's blurry as the mass of commuters behind me meant I couldn't stop. No further addition relating to people's demises is required if the thread is to stay unlocked.
 Scotch and clip by Michael, on Flickr
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Post by DWS on Mar 7, 2016 20:18:13 GMT
Strange to them labelled as Tool Boxes.
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Post by rincew1nd on Mar 7, 2016 21:50:46 GMT
Well they are tools that you would need to secure a set of points.
Interesting that the clip is already missing from the Victoria box, was it in use (if so why not the scotch too) or had it gone walkies?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 13:39:20 GMT
Not bad for nearly £1000 a box
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Post by rincew1nd on Mar 8, 2016 15:18:31 GMT
Not bad for nearly £1000 a box Surely that's the design, build and install costs, not just the purchase price per box? |
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Post by John Tuthill on Mar 8, 2016 16:22:08 GMT
Not bad for nearly £1000 a box Surely that's the design, build and install costs, not just the purchase price per box? Does seem excessive. When I was a designer, an IP65 rated vandal resistant backbox with window and lockable door,usually for an external fire alarm repeater panel, would be less than £200:00. The boxes look to be of a standard size. If they are 'nearly a £1000' does that include all the equipment inside as well, and installation? <<rincew1nd: typo corrected with strikethrough, subsequent corrective post deleted>> |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2016 16:50:45 GMT
No equipment just supplied and fitted anything with LU think of a number and add a zero
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