How many turntables still out there?

[scott118]

Hither Green

 

[WestCountry]

Theres one in a poor state dumped at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre on the north side I have a pic somewhere Ill see if I can find it.

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sorry its the only pic I took the rest is hidden in undergrowth etc

This was originally from Hitchin, and has been recently
purchased by the Mid-Norfolk Railway to be installed at Dereham.

 

[Lord Longhop]

irc it has now been fixed

Untrue, it is not fixed and is still out of action

 

[dggar]

Peak Rail have a 60 ft one at Rowsley South.

Was originally at Mold Junction Shed.

Can fit a Britania and West Country class loco

 

[Scotrail84]

Are they not installing one on the borders line at tweedbank so they can turn the loco used when running the steam specials?

 

[Railsigns]

Ireland is good for turntables.

 

[Skutter]

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/3595449/

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/3587184/

http://www.lloydsbritish.com/group/...-working-with-hitachi-rail-europe/?newsid=160

Thanks for those links. I'm wondering about the operation of this turntable - it looks like there are four pillars near the centre which are weight-bearing, and maybe the deck lifts itself before turning? Similar to a lot of swing bridges, so the dynamic loads of vehicles isn't carried by the mechanism?

I also wonder if the turning facilities could be used by railtours or the Shildon museum just up the line - 80 tons will be enough for some locos.

 

[RichmondCommu]

St Blazey Turntable was declared 'unsafe' last year by DBS last year.
Has been used in the past for turning diesel locos (local clay traffic) to even out wheel wear, and wagons when new tipping frame installed. Essential for steam tours to Cornwall.
For many years BR and successors have wanted rid of the turntable to make more space for the industrial units in the old roundhouse.

http://www.cornishguardian.co.uk/Ca...-Blazey-rail/story-22882633-detail/story.html

I think the turntable at St Blazey has been repaired by DBS and is now back in action.

 

[DarloRich]

Untrue, it is not fixed and is still out of action

are you sure? I could have sworn I read that it had been repaired

 

[Lord Longhop]

are you sure? I could have sworn I read that it had been repaired

Maybe you are confusing it with DBS's agreement last year that companies could use it but AT THEIR OWN RISK which allowed a couple of specials to run late on in the year, but I can assure you it has NOT been repaired

 

[DarloRich]

Maybe you are confusing it with DBS's agreement last year that companies could use it but AT THEIR OWN RISK which allowed a couple of specials to run late on in the year, but I can assure you it has NOT been repaired

Fair enougth - Although I am sure i read that it had been repaired. Perhaps the news story was wrong.