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| Prototype Question 25/07/2018 at 14:53 #110393 | |
Ardmaraig
6 posts |
Hello Would anyone know when bidirectional running first commenced from Queen Street to Cowlairs? Thanks very much Tim Log in to reply |
| Prototype Question 27/07/2018 at 20:00 #110434 | |
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Humorist
102 posts |
The answer is around December 2016, with completion of the EGIP improvements to Glasgow Queen Street and the Cowlairs tunnel. According to earlier editions of Quail Maps, the Cowlairs incline was signalled for bi-di working, but, in practice, I never experienced it, and doubt whether it was used. Since the completion of the EGIP works, arriving at GLQ I have been surprised to find myself passed "wrong line" by a departing train. Other SimSig forum members may be able to be more precise or informative. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Ardmaraig |
| Prototype Question 27/07/2018 at 21:55 #110447 | |
Peter Bennet
5400 posts |
I have heard it said that it's been used for overtaking, though when, why and whether true or not I've not got a clue. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Ardmaraig |
| Prototype Question 28/07/2018 at 00:11 #110452 | |
jc92
3683 posts |
Humorist in post 110434 said:The answer is around December 2016, with completion of the EGIP improvements to Glasgow Queen Street and the Cowlairs tunnel. According to earlier editions of Quail Maps, the Cowlairs incline was signalled for bi-di working, but, in practice, I never experienced it.Key dates here are 1967 for the opening of Queen Street panel at Cowlairs box and 1998 for the replacement panel. I should imagine bi-di signalling wasn't provided until 1998 when the panel was renewed but can't say for sure. "We don't stop camborne wednesdays" Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Ardmaraig |
| Prototype Question 10/08/2018 at 07:15 #110881 | |
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Ardmaraig
6 posts |
My apologies for not replying to you all earlier - but thank you very much for the information.
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