tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845749777682346343.post1010722815268970512..comments2022-12-02T09:29:11.036+00:00Comments on Broadway Station Rebuild: Bye Bye Shed !Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14786840194849538417noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845749777682346343.post-73188512066436633702017-11-26T09:36:20.939+00:002017-11-26T09:36:20.939+00:00A BAG team looked at the Malvern Road fencing, and...A BAG team looked at the Malvern Road fencing, and discovered that it was a different, taller type designed for fencing off loco areas, not platforms.Jo https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480195769830116100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845749777682346343.post-9016399011224163762017-11-24T10:17:45.990+00:002017-11-24T10:17:45.990+00:00On a slightly related topic, if the search for GWR...On a slightly related topic, if the search for GWR spear top fencing is still on, there might be some available in Bristol. <br /><br />Some original GWR fencing alongside the Bristol Harbour Railway at Cumberland Road is currently being replaced (with a frankly rather unconvincing replica). The original fence is in poor condition, but as there's about a mile of it there should be enough to make up many good panels. It's an interesting early variant, with a 'spike and spear' design.<br /><br />Here's a Google photo of the fence: <br /><br />https://tinyurl.com/bristol-gwr-fence<br /><br />The Bristol Harbour Railways is part of the 'M Shed' museum these days. Presumably the contact page here would be the place to get in touch in the first instance: <br /><br />https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/train-rides/<br /><br />Slightly closer to home, the GWR spear top fencing around the former Cheltenham Malvern Road loco depot was recently dismantled - and donated to the Vale of Berkeley Railway, a start-up project which aims to run steam trains on the line to Sharpness Docks. (I have no idea why the fencing wasn't donated to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway!) <br /><br />The Sharpness line was built by the Midland Railway, so GWR fencing is not appropriate for the Vale Of Berkeley project, as I'm sure they realise. But I can understand that they weren't about to turn down a gift of genuine period fencing. <br /><br />I would be inclined to offer a donation in exchange. At the VoB's stage of development, money is probably more useful than the wrong type of fence. So they might be willing to do a deal. <br /><br />If anyone wants to start up a Fence Fund, I'll certainly put in a few quid. The fencing includes the wonderful gates with the entwined GWR monograms - they'd look great across the drive at Broadway.<br /><br />Here's a Google photo from last year, showing the gates and fencing. The entire site was cleared soon after this photo was taken. This included the demolition of the loco shed, which had survived as a warehouse. It's now a housing estate.<br /><br />https://tinyurl.com/malvern-road-depot-gates<br /><br />And here's the Vale Of Berkeley Railway: <br /><br />http://valeofberkeleyrailway.co.ukMichael Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386451061160258935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845749777682346343.post-76479373877011433252017-11-23T23:52:28.809+00:002017-11-23T23:52:28.809+00:00I agree it would be a nice thing to do and improve...I agree it would be a nice thing to do and improve the look of the building, but it seems an excellent candidate for something to do after the station opens at Easter when there's less time constraint!Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845749777682346343.post-74980672041669490102017-11-23T19:26:16.853+00:002017-11-23T19:26:16.853+00:00The driveway is coming along very nicely. A lot ...The driveway is coming along very nicely. A lot of tidying up being done there.<br /><br />Looking at the dark brown of the window frames, the colour (which I've decided I really like,) seems to me more like LBSCR than GWR ! Of course, you can't really always tell from a photo ...<br /><br />For authenticity, please think again about adding a cosmetic glazing bar, chaps. Windows make such difference to the appearance of a building. Yes, I know you've got plenty to do before Easter 2018, but will you at least think about it ?<br /><br />Peter WrightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845749777682346343.post-31746196260334961772017-11-23T16:51:12.819+00:002017-11-23T16:51:12.819+00:00Glad to see the driveway cleared, opens up the way...Glad to see the driveway cleared, opens up the way to the team to complete the curbs and landscaping. Out of curiosity, is the driveway private, adopted, or shared between the land owners and the local authority? Would think it a fitting gesture, given the investment of time and money the railway and volunteers have made, and the benefits the railway returning steam to Broadway will bring for years to come, if the local authority provided the surfacing as their contribution. <br /><br />I have pondered before whether bricabrac is actually profitable enough to pay for the costs of the shed and base it's been sold from. I hope it more than washed it's face.<br /><br />WayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845749777682346343.post-3778392903398448342017-11-23T11:30:09.285+00:002017-11-23T11:30:09.285+00:00Great to see that repair to the "dagger board...Great to see that repair to the "dagger boards" - as I expected, you wouldn't know that it had happened!Peter Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15020212199830779526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845749777682346343.post-53203470042583260932017-11-23T10:01:38.792+00:002017-11-23T10:01:38.792+00:00The dagger boards 'repair' seems to have b...The dagger boards 'repair' seems to have blended in nicely. Keep mini diggers clear of the area for the future!<br />Sad to actually see the shed go now, as it seemed to blend in well down the drive.<br />Booking hall and toilets are coming on well and really look the business! Regards, Paul.St Blazey 1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/16697444840076235191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845749777682346343.post-48588559531862303862017-11-23T10:00:51.706+00:002017-11-23T10:00:51.706+00:00So goodbye shed, hello Broadway Station! The site ...So goodbye shed, hello Broadway Station! The site is really being transformed and already looks so different than even this last summer(what summer?) Who's that it the new high viz jacket? He looks younger than before! (LOL) Great progress despite the poor weather conditions, well done every one.<br />Regards<br />Paul & Marion.Paul & Marion Sucksmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384367780051937185noreply@blogger.com