tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664522680593538227.post5721182084108541238..comments2023-09-13T22:49:41.796+01:00Comments on GWR Boardroom Blog: Board UpdateGWR Board Room Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14103985393107188480noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664522680593538227.post-55953179245029514612017-01-26T12:27:20.750+00:002017-01-26T12:27:20.750+00:00I don't really see how either the embankment o...I don't really see how either the embankment or Broadway signal box constitutes short-sightedness, or lack of ambition or whatever.<br /><br />As others have said, hopefully there's nothing to prevent the embankment being restored to double track in the future should it be deemed appropriate. The plan for double track along that section was abandoned some time ago for the short term anyway due to lack of funds. So yes it'll be more expensive, but no more expensive than spending extra on the embankment now then laying the extra track in a few years.<br /><br />As for Broadway box, the way I see it is track will be at Broadway by 2018. Broadway box might be ready by 2019. I suspect we'd get far more people wondering why we aren't running to Broadway if the track is all there than we will an in progress signal box and a temporary ground frame. It is not shortsighted as it in no way prevents anything from happening, on the contrary, it means Broadway will be able to open before the signal box is ready, which must be a good thing to get money rolling in. It hasn't been a waste of time building the signal box at all as soe people have said, it will be a fantastic tribute to the GWR and the volunteers who built it when done and fully functional, even if it's not quite i time for opening.<br /><br />Also worth noting I've been told SVR did exactly the same thing with Kidderminster, their lovely box was not finished for some time after trains started running there.<br /><br />AlexAlexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664522680593538227.post-90803827182061889982017-01-25T18:35:54.646+00:002017-01-25T18:35:54.646+00:00I assume that the narrower top to the embankment i...I assume that the narrower top to the embankment is due to a shallower slope & hence reduced stabilisation costs. This is no way prevents later works, when money, time or need dictates to restore the 2 track formation.<br /><br />What would be a good idea, is to extend the running line north bit by bit this year as tamping / approvals permit as a pre-Broadway taster to boost visitor numbers. A bit for each gala maybe and an end of year treat!<br /><br />We cannot have it all and those who run our railway often have to make decisions based on hard reality.<br /><br />David MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664522680593538227.post-47736455879195343832017-01-24T19:56:47.760+00:002017-01-24T19:56:47.760+00:00if we have to accept that the Embankment has to be...if we have to accept that the Embankment has to be reduced in width and is say 75 yards in length ,one wonders if this will provide a POSITIVE of creating a larger car Park area along the trackside .<br /> This factor is vital as tourist numbers are expected to increase significantly from 2018 yet we have no budget on this vital area .<br /><br />.Disposal of waste material will be an an expensive on cost but we must sort out the car park this year so we can run trains next Spring as planned . john M. Daily mayellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02417895130844711583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664522680593538227.post-21482996961555504372017-01-20T12:40:11.081+00:002017-01-20T12:40:11.081+00:00The desire to open to Broadway in Spring 2018 seem...The desire to open to Broadway in Spring 2018 seems to me to be resulting in short-sighted decision making. Two reent decisions come to mind.<br />1/ Reducing the embankment width between Broadway (Evesham Road) and Childswickham Bridges.<br />2/ Not opening Broadway Signal Box because of staff shortage !<br />Why does entry to the Boadroom so often result in Myopia - in no way confined to GWSR. Leadership requires vision not demotivation of volunteers.Buccaneerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573659097993530948noreply@blogger.com