concrete bob
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New addition to the whereabouts sectionIt has only recently come to my attention, that 08012 has left Tyseley and its new home is that of the Cambrian Railway Trust in Oswestry.
To complement that, a new section has been added, together with the website address for access to directions and details.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra1904.php#1904
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concrete bob
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I've now also added Marcroft wagon works to the section, due to the small industrial shunter and 08714, outbased there.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra1969.php#1969
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concrete bob
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Four more have been added to the whereabouts sections, these being:
The Swindon & Cricklade Railway
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1250.html
The Paignton & Dartmouth Railway
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1249.html
The Plym Valley Railway
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1248.html
Great Central Railway
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1251.html
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concrete bob
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Due to 08530 and 09105 visiting the Chasewater Railway over the last few days, i've added the preserved line's details to the whereabouts section.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1309.html
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gazearn
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There isn't Marcroft anymore. We are Axiom Rail ( stoke ) LTD as of 1/1/09.
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concrete bob
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Still the same place though
I've edited it now, just for you Gaz
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Juanjo
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Axiom directionsWent up to Marcroft, sorry Axiom, last week.
The little turning off the A500 can be a bit hit and miss whether the gates are open are not, altho there is space to pull off the road if they are shut.
However, a bit of climbing up the embankment is needed to get round the fence if they are shut (the fence doesn't cover the whole stretch of land).
But, the footpath mentioned is separated from the parking spot by a 6ft steel, spike-topped fence - and the hole in it where people can climb thru has now been repaired.
(The 08 can sometimes be seen through the trees from the parking area, but a positive view or picture are nigh-on impossible).
The best way to access the footpath now is to stay on Whieldon Road, past the entrance to Axiom, and after passing under the railway, take the fourth right into Beech Grove and immediate left into Kemball Avenue (postcode ST4 4LD).
Park at the end of the road and walk across the football pitches to the far corner, to pick up the footpath, which goes over the end of the Axiom yard, offering excellent views.
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concrete bob
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Cheers Jon, i'll add that info when i've got a spare 5 mins
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concrete bob
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As you may have noticed, i have finally added the class 03 allocations. When time permitting, i'll be adding other classes, so bear with me. Unfortunately, no pictures have, or are likely to be added to the 03's in the near future.
To complement the class 03 additions, i've added the following locations to the whereabouts section.
Wales
Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1326.html
Gwili Steam Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1339.html
With news that the footbridge at Cardiff Canton is not now accessable, i've updated this location aswell.
South West
No new additions for this section, but others have been updated.
South East
Fawley Hill Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1332.html
Lavender Line - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1330.html
Isle of Wight Steam Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1331.html
Mangapps Railway Museum - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra3825.php#3825
East Anglia
Nene Valley Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1340.html
Midlands
Rowden Mill Station - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1343.html
Moreton Park Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1333.html
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1329.html
The address for the Old Dalby test centre has also been added.
North East
Wensleydale Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1336.html
Derwent Light Valley Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1338.html
Stephenson Railway Museum - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1337.html
North West
Ribble Steam Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1342.html
Lakeside & Hatherwaite Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1341.html
I've also added the address for Carlisle Kingmoor Yard.
Scotland
Royal Deeside Railway - http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1344.html
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concrete bob
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The class 04 section has now been completed.
To complement this, three more locations have been added, these being
The Churnet Valley Railway, near Cheddleton
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra3872.php#3872
The Buckinghamshire Railway, Aylesbury
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1350.html
And finally, the East Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1349.html
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concrete bob
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Due to the arrival of 08913 at Boulby, the address and directions have been added to the relevant section.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1392.html
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concrete bob
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Just in time for the Neville Hill open day, the directions have now been completed for Crossleys scrapyard in Shipley, just in case anybody wants to visit while in the area.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1679.html
Also, the MoD bases will be added shortly, time permitting. If there are anymore directions that you like me to add, please let me know in this thread.
Alternatively, if anybody would like directions for places which doesn't have a shunter, like Fairwater Yard for example, PM me and i'll see what i can do
Steve
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concrete bob
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The directions and address's for Tinsley, have now been re-written and updated.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra964.php#964
Crossley's scrapyard has also been updated.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra4818.php#4818
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concrete bob
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To complement the arrival of 01509, i've added Aylesbury DMD to the South West directions section.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about1732.html
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MartinHarrison
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There is another vantage point-at the top of the road past Morrisons is a multi-storey car park-if you go to Level 2 or higher,views of the Depot's northern end can be gained from here.Couple of shots from here attached.
http://i924.photobucket.com/album...8/MartinHarrison/Aylesbury-32.jpg
http://i924.photobucket.com/album...8/MartinHarrison/Aylesbury-22.jpg
There are holding sidings adjacent to the station that can be viewed by walking through the station car park to its most southernly point and from the aforementioned footbridge.
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad88/MartinHarrison/960301.jpg
From the southern end of the car park the holding sidings adjacent to the main line can be viewed,as they can by leaving the car park and following the road for 1/2 mile,turning right and viewing from the rail bridge crossing the line(photo attached shows the bridge in the top left corner)
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad88/MartinHarrison/Aylesbury-3.jpg
Martin
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concrete bob
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| MartinHarrison wrote: | | There is another vantage point-at the top of the road past Morrisons is a multi-storey car park-if you go to Level 2 or higher,views of the Depot's northern end can be gained from here.Couple of shots from here attached. |
Ta for that Mart. I've only ever been the once, and i'd forgotten about the multi storey. I'll add that and the piccy.
As for the other directions, i didn't bother adding them, as it don't apply for the shunter. I'm pretty sure it'll be confined to the depot area, although i may be wrong.
Ta anyway
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MartinHarrison
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Yes-be surprised if its anywhere other than in station/Depot vicinity as well-Martin
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concrete bob
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I have now added the road directions for ECC Quidhampton. The missing MoD ones will hopefully be finished sometime this week, as i have a long awaited, week off work.
YIPPEE
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra5752.php#5752
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concrete bob
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Bit by bit, i've been fiddling about with the directions pages, mainly trying to freshen them up a little.
To let you know what i've done so far, i've updated parts of the the Scotland section.
Polmadie - Added a new address.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about218.html
Motherwell - Changed the depot address, as the previous one was wrong. I've also added another vantage point direction aswell.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about219.html
Mossend - Added a new address and directions.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/about220.html
When i get round to doing the others, i'll post them on this thread.
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crazylegsbob
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your working far too hard steve
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concrete bob
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As long as you guys are happy with it, then it makes it all worth while
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concrete bob
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Just to bring your attention, i have altered Cardiff Canton's direction page.
I have added driving directions from the M4, plus an extra vantage point. Included also, is the phone number for Pullman Rail, for folk who want to make sure of a successful visit.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra411.php#411
I have also added a phone number for Machen Quarry.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra408.php#408
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concrete bob
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The directions have finally been added for MoD Marchwood.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra5625.php#5625
MoD Ludgershall has also been completed, and the address & postcode has been changed.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra5624.php#5624
MoD Ernesettle has been completed also.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra5623.php#5623
In the next week or so, the missing directions will be completed.
Also, If anybody needs any help with directions that we haven't included, please drop me a PM or an email, and i'll see what i can do.
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concrete bob
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Due to 08873 being moved to Round Oak Steel Terminal, i have now added directions for here, situated in the Midlands section.
http://shunterspot.myfreeforum.org/sutra6221.php#6221
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