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On the way to Kingscote on the first
train of the day we are stopped by the signalman. Why? |
Urgent supplies of teabags for the men
further up the line!
Oh yes and a point lock was included in the package. |
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This view from Imberhorne South sort of
shows the size of the tip. 15 Metres deep and only 85 trains required
to clear a path through the rubbish according to the talk given in the
carriage. |
| Beside Kingscore signal box on the way
back from the tip Bluebell stops and simmers in the summer sunshine,
why? |
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First view inside the signal box.
Apparently these levers are for show and are to be removed to make way
for electrical signalling. |
| The reason why Bluebell has stopped
become apparent, after a run from Sheffield Park and one trip to the
tip it needs to take on water. And the opportunity is taken to picture
the activity from the signal box window. |
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"That'll do, pull out the hose".
An electric pump is used to get the water from the adjacent tank wagon
into the engines. |
| Another view that was until today
restricted shows a general view of Kingscote station from the signal
box steps. |
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Finally I make no comment on the joke
current circulating that this very old advert on show at Horsted
Keynes Platform 5 in some way relates to the recent Royal Wedding or
their Seychelles honeymoon! |