Great Yarmouth carriage sidings

[dk1]

But they must be standing somewhere now, why move them before they go for scrap?

Maybe there is no need but if it's cheaper than paying the MNR then it could be worth it.

 

[Tio Terry]

Maybe there is no need but if it's cheaper than paying the MNR then it could be worth it.

Yes, that's true.

Are Great Yarmouth carriage sidings now single ended? There used to be an exit via the Breydon Junction end but I guess that's gone now?

 

[dk1]

Yes, that's true.

Are Great Yarmouth carriage sidings now single ended? There used to be an exit via the Breydon Junction end but I guess that's gone now?

Only access is the Vauxhall station end. The other one was lost with the abolition of Breydon Jcn box in 1977 mate.

 

[Tio Terry]

"The other one was lost with the abolition of Breydon Jcn box in 1977 mate."

I suppose that just goes to show how long ago it was that I was last in that neck of the woods! Thanks.

 

[38Cto15E]

Is there much stored on the MNR now or are most of the 745's and 755's formerly on the MNR out and about?

 

[Class 170101]

But they must be standing somewhere now, why move them before they go for scrap?

Might be in the way of regular operations at Crown Point.

 

[LAX54]

Only access is the Vauxhall station end. The other one was lost with the abolition of Breydon Jcn box in 1977 mate.

And, only to and from Platform 2 ! although you can get to all 3, it is only signalled to / from P2

 

[HamworthyGoods]

But they must be standing somewhere now, why move them before they go for scrap?

Because they are clogging up Crown Point, a working depot doesn’t want to have its operations constrained by copious amounts of off-lease stock.

 

[dk1]

Work is progressing well and the sidings are looking almost as good as they did in the 70/80s. There seems to be some involvement from the Mid Norfolk Railway so will be interesting to see what is so worthy of all this money and effort.

 

[HLE]

Seems like a massive waste of money unless the MNR plans to store some of their stock there? Can't see how they can securely stable any 755's there overnight.

 

[dk1]

Seems like a massive waste of money unless the MNR plans to store some of their stock there? Can't see how they can securely stable any 755's there overnight.

Wouldn't be anything to do with Stadler units.

 

[HLE]

Wouldn't be anything to do with Stadler units.

Thanks, I would have found it odd if they were.
Suppose we'll just wait and see what happens in the future!

 

[dk1]

Thanks, I would have found it odd if they were.
Suppose we'll just wait and see what happens in the future!

As mentioned in earlier posts, some bogies & wheelsets have arrived here too.

 

[Rick1984]

I noticed that today and some gravel/ballast going down on at least one line

 

[dk1]

I noticed that today and some gravel/ballast going down on at least one line

Some relaying has taken place too particularly in the siding nearest Acle New Road. This was the location of at least two class 03 derailments that I can remember as a kid.

 

[Rick1984]

Oh just remembered, there was a load of relay boxes there as well.
Possibly from the resignalling

 

[dk1]

37402 tested the refurbished Sidings today with LHCS for storage expected later this week.

 

[LAX54]

5 Mk3's should be going there to stable sometime today. Only access to / from the sidings in now via P2 only, although pointwork would allow all platforms, but not part of the resig.

 

[dk1]

5 Mk3's should be going there to stable sometime today. Only access to / from the sidings in now via P2 only, although pointwork would allow all platforms, but not part of the resig.

I think I signal checked them at CO501 whilst I was playing trains going Norwich Low Level to Norwich Victoria Sidings via the Whitlingham crossover & Wensum Curve Still it pleased the photographers on the footbridge as the 37 opened up & thrashed under them once given the green.

 

[dk1]

Still only 5 carriages but they have now been joined by a resident pilot. Shunting loco 08762 arrived via low loader yesterday evening & is now operational. Ironically 08s where never common at Yarmouth Vauxhall with class 03s being based here for many years until Crown Point depot in Norwich opened in 1982.

 

[Henry Johnson]

Rumour has it that apparently some mk2 coaches are going to be stationed here as well?

I wonder if one of the reasons for these coaches being kept in reserve here is in case the new trains fail and GA should need to borrow them back in an emergency?

 

[dk1]

Rumour has it that apparently some mk2 coaches are going to be stationed here as well?

I wonder if one of the reasons for these coaches being kept in reserve here is in case the new trains fail and GA should need to borrow them back in an emergency?

No chance whatsoever of the latter but a nice thought

 

[Henry Johnson]

The thought of mk2s being stored there is a nice one, as its nice to see sidings that were desolate for years finally being used again. I heard through the pipeline it's something to do with eastern rail services and the mid norfolk. Whatever it is it's good to see.

 

[mk2bfk]

Work is progressing well and the sidings are looking almost as good as they did in the 70/80s. There seems to be some involvement from the Mid Norfolk Railway so will be interesting to see what is so worthy of all this money and effort.

I can assure you there is no involvement from the Mid-Norfolk Railway whatsoever. The work at the carriage sidings is totally independant by a separate company. Plenty of plans for the place, watch this space..

 

[Smoggy]

Mid Norfolk Railway are NOT involved in Yarmouth Vaxuhall Sidings in any capacity. The sidings are leased by Eastern Rail Services

 

[Smoggy]

Photo of 08762 from Tuesday night just after delivery

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Nice photo - captured the “mood” well.

 

[dk1]

I can assure you there is no involvement from the Mid-Norfolk Railway whatsoever. The work at the carriage sidings is totally independant by a separate company. Plenty of plans for the place, watch this space..

The faces are familiar from the MNR I am upto speed now.

 

[HLE]

Site looks very clear compared to the overgrown look it had last year! Some money been spent on that one.

 

[LAX54]

so when, if ever was the last 08 Pilot stationed at Vauxhall ? I was there 78 to 89 and can't recall one being allocated .