(23/08/2013 14:35)507022 Wrote: [ -> ] (21/08/2013 06:08)childwallblues Wrote: [ -> ]Wiring is complete between Ordsall Lane and Parkside Junction except for a small stretch in the Eccles area.
No masts are up yet on Stage 2, west of Earlestown. However a lot of masts are up between Huyton and Ince Moss, which is Stage 3. It is assumed that the opportunity to erect these was taken during the recent line closure of the line between St Helens and Springs Branch.
Also being electrified is the Bamfurlong Curve which will be useful for diversions if the line between Huyton and Newton-le-Willows is blocked.
Where is the Bamfurlong Curve?
Wigan Springs Branch/Ince Moss area. Runs between the line from St Helens Central and the West Coast Main Line heading south.
The Bamfurlong Curve is being upgraded for passenger trains. The plan obviously is to use the curve as part of diversions when the line between Huyton and Newton-le-Willows is not available.
The line is now energised between Castlefields Junction (Manchester) and Lowton Junction(Newton-le-Willows).
Mast bases are in place between Garswood and Bryn.
(28/08/2013 07:37)childwallblues Wrote: [ -> ]The Bamfurlong Curve is being upgraded for passenger trains. The plan obviously is to use the curve as part of diversions when the line between Huyton and Newton-le-Willows is not available.
This has now been done.
SD.
(07/09/2013 09:36)childwallblues Wrote: [ -> ]The line is now energised between Castlefields Junction (Manchester) and Lowton Junction(Newton-le-Willows).
Mast bases are in place between Garswood and Bryn.
There are still a few gaps in the wires over the Moss, not sure how much of it is actually live although the switch on was supposed to be on Aug 4th.
(09/09/2013 13:28)DVG526 Wrote: [ -> ] (07/09/2013 09:36)childwallblues Wrote: [ -> ]The line is now energised between Castlefields Junction (Manchester) and Lowton Junction(Newton-le-Willows).
Mast bases are in place between Garswood and Bryn.
There are still a few gaps in the wires over the Moss, not sure how much of it is actually live although the switch on was supposed to be on Aug 4th.
Where are the gaps?
(09/09/2013 19:12)childwallblues Wrote: [ -> ] (09/09/2013 13:28)DVG526 Wrote: [ -> ] (07/09/2013 09:36)childwallblues Wrote: [ -> ]The line is now energised between Castlefields Junction (Manchester) and Lowton Junction(Newton-le-Willows).
Mast bases are in place between Garswood and Bryn.
There are still a few gaps in the wires over the Moss, not sure how much of it is actually live although the switch on was supposed to be on Aug 4th.
Where are the gaps?
Between Astley and Ordsall Lane, all infrastructure in place just a few small gaps where the wires aren't quite fully knitted together. Can't be long though before we see a test train along there?
There is also a gap from Astley towards Newton le Willows.
SD.
There are masts being put up in prescot as there are some already up with more awaiting to be put up.
They are already up around Eccleston Park, noticeable from Portico Lane when driving past!