Problems near Lowestoft today

[midlandred]

Any info? 2J74 shown as 104 late arriving
Problems at Somerleyton perhaps?
Hope SKS can help

 

[jimmyvonk]

Somerleyton swing bridge had problems and couldn't be closed again after a swing.
2J74 sat at Haddiscoe till it was sorted.

 

[dk1]

Even involved a Yarmouth-Ipswich ECS via Wensum Curve to reform a diverted East Suffolk. Very busy Anglian locals today too with the glorious weather.

 

[midlandred]

Thank you very much - appreciated

 

[pitdiver]

Pardon me for my ignorance, but where is the "Wensum Curve"

 

[CaptainHaddock]

Pardon me for my ignorance, but where is the "Wensum Curve"

Just East of Norwich station. It means trains can run from Yarmouth to Ipswich without having to go into the station and reverse back out. See the (historical) map below.

http://www.signalbox.org/diagrams/wensumjcnc1960.jpg

 

[tsr]

Is the Wensum Curve cleared for regular passenger traffic, should a prolonged line closure/blockade require services avoiding Norwich or, as above, travelling from the Norfolk coast to Ipswich?

Pardon me for my ignorance, but where is the "Wensum Curve"

As above, it's the line avoiding Norwich. So named after the River Wensum, a major geographical feature of the area.

 

[dk1]

Is the Wensum Curve cleared for regular passenger traffic, should a prolonged line closure/blockade require services avoiding Norwich or, as above, travelling from the Norfolk coast to Ipswich?

It is not signalled for passenger operation. This can be arranged for special workings but its very rare.

 

[TheEdge]

Is the Wensum Curve cleared for regular passenger traffic, should a prolonged line closure/blockade require services avoiding Norwich or, as above, travelling from the Norfolk coast to Ipswich?

Like dk1 says its rare but not unknown. The most common non regular use of the curve is to send units that would normally be sent down the East Suffolk but can't due to disruption to Ipswich.

Saying that I think the only regular timetabled use (beyond as needed depot moves) is the Harwich - North Walsham tanks.

 

[pitdiver]

Just East of Norwich station. It means trains can run from Yarmouth to Ipswich without having to go into the station and reverse back out. See the (historical) map below.

http://www.signalbox.org/diagrams/wensumjcnc1960.jpg

Thanks for the info.