What's this? (not a datum plate)

[ABB125]

I spotted this small, reflective green target attached (by what looks a bit like a splodge of chewing gum!) to a lamp post at Stapleton Road station a few days ago. Does anyone know what it's for? I'm guessing some sort of surveying feature?



Thanks very much.

 

[GB]

It is for surveying works...there is even a surveying email address printed on it.

 

[ABB125]

It is for surveying works...there is even a surveying email address printed on it.

I thought so - any idea what they might be surveying with it?

 

[1955LR]

Same markers as raised my me https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...ckers-on-track-and-bridge-at-barmouth.208657/

 

[ABB125]

Same markers as raised my me https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...ckers-on-track-and-bridge-at-barmouth.208657/

Thanks - I'm just curious as to what would be being measured at Stapleton Road, given that it was recently rebuilt.

 

[D6130]

Thanks - I'm just curious as to what would be being measured at Stapleton Road, given that it was recently rebuilt.

Something to do with electrification perhaps?

 

[ABB125]

Something to do with electrification perhaps?

We can but hope!

But I wouldn't have thought so

 

[Boodiggy]

It is a standard / basic target used for surveying. It is more than likely being used to check for movement from a fixed datum point..
We sometimes use them on weak embankments to check track movement but you can easily fix them to most things.

 

[swt_passenger]

I thought so - any idea what they might be surveying with it?

Is it definitely new, or could it have been left over from the four tracking project?

 

[ABB125]

Is it definitely new, or could it have been left over from the four tracking project?

Possible - it does seem to have a bit of wear/look grubby, and has a cobweb attached to it.