Ashley 288 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 The Midland Nottingham to Mansfield line had quite a few "private sidings", some to be expected like to coal mines, gas works, and a railway wagon builders/repairers yards, Marshalls Wagon Works at Lenton and the Brash and Marsh Timber Yard, others were not so expected like "The Nottingham Corporation Health Committee Basford Siding", or the Basford Chemical Works one near Northern Baths, there was also one for "Wades Textile Cleaning" and a branch to "Gallimores Factory"? both at Bobbers Mill, The GNR connected with Pits, and both Wrigley's and Wright's Wagon Works, the latter I'm told was a sprawling works that stood in the area where the Green Barrel Pub was built later, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,616 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 I know it's not Nottingham, but a cycling pal of mine informs me the Monsal trail tunnels are now open for walking/cycling through complete with lighting and the sounds of trains going through them provided by speakers along the length of the tunnels, either accessed from the A6 or from the Bakewell old rail track Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 The Transport Minister Norman Baker is opening the tunnels to the public on Wednesday May 25. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 wonder how long before someone "does them" in a car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Gimme time !!!....................................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,616 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Mark did em last week on his recumbent trike, plans to do another run with a group of recumbent trikers this coming Saturday, unfortunately I'm working Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Grabber !! ...........LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Mark did em last week on his recumbent trike, plans to do another run with a group of recumbent trikers this coming Saturday, unfortunately I'm working Rog How long are they? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Recumbant Trikes? about 9 foot..................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 9 foot? surely not? or is that the sleeper version with built in flysheet etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 That's the one with the boot !! I'm glad I re thought on my first 'guestimation' I was ariginally going to put 13 foot !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Recumbant Trikes? about 9 foot..................... I meant the tunnels, mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,616 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 not sure but I think they range from about 250yrds to plus 700yrds sorry cant be more specific, have you tried Mr G Oogle? Rog Trike length is just under 6ft and 33 inches wide (made in England) !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thank's I'll give him a try. No big deal, just curious. Wonder if they would ever open the old Woodhead tunnel. Three or so miles long, I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Two of the tunnels to open are Litton and Chee Tor (440 yds) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 ...Wonder if they would ever open the old Woodhead tunnel... Doubtful... By legend, dozens of "moth-balled" steam locos are stored within. Known as the 'strategic reserve' or, as in railway terms, the s******** r******... Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ravintrainman 10 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Doubtful... By legend, dozens of "moth-balled" steam locos are stored within. Known as the 'strategic reserve' or, as in railway terms, the s******** r******... Cheers Robt P. I can verify that there are no locos of anykind stored in there, walked through it in 1985 4 years after closure but before the down line was finally removed, which had been left in to appease various anti-closure groups. After the requred time (5 Years) the line was removed fairly quickly. Also re-opening is now highly unlikely as the national grid cables that used to go through one of the old single line tunnels have now been re-routed through the 'new' tunnel due to deterioration in the condition of the original bores. There was quite a bit of opposition to these plans but it was decided that re-opening was unlikely to be either viable or required for some considerable time. Very interesting site here: http://www.thewoodheadsite.org.uk/ and here:http://savethewoodheadtunnel.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Official opening of the Monsal line is next weekend sometime (Just been on my local news, though how Derbyshire can in any way be construed as being in the North West is way beyond me !!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Tis if you live south-east of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Burrower 0 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Had a ride on the newly upgraded Monsal Trail.Best to go early as due to increased Biker popularity it can be a handfull with the inevitable clash of Bikers/Walkers/Dogs. Any of the forementioned who are not concentrating can cause quiet a bit of 'trail rage' Its only a matter of time before the will be a 'collision' The council have done a great job but almost completely failed to put signs up on route advising of basic disipline in regard to safe passing & sharing of the narrow trail. I reckon before 9am i easily made 15 - 25 mph but afterwards was down to 5- 10 mph in places.Even bell ringing didnt help as i suppose everyone thinks it is there right of way ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,616 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hi Burrower, have you tried fitting a "airzound" 115 decibels enough to move the most stubborn pedestrians, I can't understand why people who walk these trails expect everyone else to go at the same speed as they do, the monsal trail has been opened up as a "Bridleway and Cycle track" by the way not as a "Footpath only" Don't know how I will go on with my recumbent trike at 33 inches wide!!! Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Burrower 0 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Thanx for the tip off,but it would probably irrate other Trail users even more as i think there will soon be factions developing along the walk.Walkers/Ramblers/Dog Walkers/Locals/Casual day trip bikers/Hardcore Bikers. The dogs off the leads are the main issue for me.I like dogs but seems incredible that an excitable dog can be bounding around,inches from a 10 - 20 mph approaching bike(s). Spose enforcing 'Dogs on Leads' would be some what impossible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Burrower 0 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Inc on list - was the old LMS Watnall,included.Just up from the old GNER ? One end still visible . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Took a look at the tunnels this week Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Railwayman Chris 0 Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Nottinghamshire tunnels past & present (Ratcliffe on Soar tunnels are in Rushcliffe therefore are in Nottinghamshire) 1. Annesley Tunnel, Midland Railway now Robin Hood Line, Kirby-in-Ashfield Annesley tunnel was on the Great Central's line, the Midland's tunnel is 'Kirkby tunnel'. 13. Victoria Street Tunnel also known as Weekday Cross Tunnel, Great Central Railway, Nottingham Officially known as Thurland Street tunnel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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