As here in the U.K. (I’ve lived here in Manchester 23 years) reverts to rail re-nationalisation, I can see a lot of parallels with the railways in my native Republic of Ireland, both under the old CIE and with Irish Rail - the Irish government is planning quite a massive and ambitious investment programme in the Irish railways - I still have extended family in Ireland and my Grandfather on my Dad’s side used to work for CIE - similar to the Beeching cuts in the 1960’s, at the same time, we Irish also saw a lot of rail lines close down, some of which have been recently reopened - aside from the failure of HS2, I’d love to see the proposed high-speed rail tunnel under the Irish Sea from Holyhead to Dublin finally going ahead in conjunction with our U.K. friends
I find it amazing that when they were building the new bridge they kept it as single track rather than taking the opportunity to double it and remove a pinchpoint.
The problem was: the ‘electrified swing bridge’ was a new concept for BR, so they needed to maximise the chances of it working reliably - ergo single line. Several other new features were being developed to assist this electrification project. Certainly the place to be during the 80’s…
shame the new bridge turned out to be as mechanically unreliable as the old one at swinging, though maybe the drop in river traffic exacerbated it, but its become basically a fixed structure in all but name now. In fact they were so worried the bridge wouldnt return to its proper position the last time they let it be moved they had a crane on standby to haul it back just in case, fortunately not needed. But its been on the list of Network Rail projects to be replaced for the last decade, theyll get round to it when they find money for it.
Veŕy interesting, thanks for posting. When I was a BR Signalman, I rarely refused weekend or night turns for P-way engineering work. Not just for the money, but it was quite interesting sometimes to see.or be involved; getting works trains to and from the job. A (sometimes) interesting variety from routine working.
I can never understand the modern day rail unions / workers striking and refusing to work overtime When I worked people were always too glad to earn some extra money
@@ianjones4116same as me when commissioning telephone exchanges. Integration testing was done at night (8pm-8am at time+half👍). Sign in at 8pm then down the pub until closing time, back to our camp beds in the medical room with alarm set for 5am. #goodolddays
As someone who used to live a stone's throw from Crown Point depot, I really enjoyed this! The new bridge and all the electrification was in place by the time I knew it (early 90s) and I remember the old power station well. So it was cool to see what it all looked like in the "old days" before that change. Power station is long gone now, as are the 86/47 + mk2 sets.
I vaguely remember the old power station as I only visited the area when I was little, but I agree, knowing it now (from 90s onwards) it's so fascinating what it use to look like.
But why does the new swing bridge need to LIFT up 12 inches before swinging? Surely a curved end would do instead? I mean turntables don't need to lift, right?
It was also lowered again around 2003/2004 to allow for the 9'6" containers, I lived in Ipswich at the time & remember the buses running between there & Manningtree.
I think the point was that it didn't ... because it didn't exist ... the line wasn't previously electrified, which is why when they came to wire it up in the mid-80s they had to replace the swing bridge.
@@ianjones4116 yes, but it uses a conductor wire instead just like on the Thameslink Core through St Pancras Low Level and the Severn & Chipping Sodbury Tunnels
Ahh.. the Trouse swing bridge . I feel all warm and proud in my English heart at the very thought of it. Not like bridges these days, rubbish they are. And foreign
Christ on a bike. The HSE today would have a field day with those lads. 5 miles of track would have been juiced up before the inductions of today reached H&S mandatory rest break 🙄
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Rail replacement bus treated as a bonus - things truly were different 😂
Ahh the dulcet tones of John Huntly, I remember his Narration of things like Diesels on film from the 1960's.
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As here in the U.K. (I’ve lived here in Manchester 23 years) reverts to rail re-nationalisation, I can see a lot of parallels with the railways in my native Republic of Ireland, both under the old CIE and with Irish Rail - the Irish government is planning quite a massive and ambitious investment programme in the Irish railways - I still have extended family in Ireland and my Grandfather on my Dad’s side used to work for CIE - similar to the Beeching cuts in the 1960’s, at the same time, we Irish also saw a lot of rail lines close down, some of which have been recently reopened - aside from the failure of HS2, I’d love to see the proposed high-speed rail tunnel under the Irish Sea from Holyhead to Dublin finally going ahead in conjunction with our U.K. friends
Fat chance with Abdullah Starmer. WEF Pawn it is. This link to Ireland is long overdue
I find it amazing that when they were building the new bridge they kept it as single track rather than taking the opportunity to double it and remove a pinchpoint.
It's worse than that - it went from double track to single track!
The problem was: the ‘electrified swing bridge’ was a new concept for BR, so they needed to maximise the chances of it working reliably - ergo single line. Several other new features were being developed to assist this electrification project. Certainly the place to be during the 80’s…
shame the new bridge turned out to be as mechanically unreliable as the old one at swinging, though maybe the drop in river traffic exacerbated it, but its become basically a fixed structure in all but name now. In fact they were so worried the bridge wouldnt return to its proper position the last time they let it be moved they had a crane on standby to haul it back just in case, fortunately not needed. But its been on the list of Network Rail projects to be replaced for the last decade, theyll get round to it when they find money for it.
That was British rail for you . There are lots of things they did that didn't make much sense.
Veŕy interesting, thanks for posting. When I was a BR Signalman, I rarely refused weekend or night turns for P-way engineering work. Not just for the money, but it was quite interesting sometimes to see.or be involved; getting works trains to and from the job. A (sometimes) interesting variety from routine working.
I can never understand the modern day rail unions / workers striking and refusing to work overtime
When I worked people were always too glad to earn some extra money
When I did Pway weekend work as a Handsignalman , I enjoyed Sleeping in the Signal Box . 😁😁👍
@@ianjones4116same as me when commissioning telephone exchanges. Integration testing was done at night (8pm-8am at time+half👍). Sign in at 8pm then down the pub until closing time, back to our camp beds in the medical room with alarm set for 5am. #goodolddays
As someone who used to live a stone's throw from Crown Point depot, I really enjoyed this! The new bridge and all the electrification was in place by the time I knew it (early 90s) and I remember the old power station well. So it was cool to see what it all looked like in the "old days" before that change. Power station is long gone now, as are the 86/47 + mk2 sets.
I vaguely remember the old power station as I only visited the area when I was little, but I agree, knowing it now (from 90s onwards) it's so fascinating what it use to look like.
Interesting how health and safety has changed lol
I’m not sure many rail passengers really see rail replacement buses as a bonus!
Lol, that bloke heaving his suitcase up the coach steps!
They talk about adding catenary to the swing bridge is unique...but don't cover how it's achieved! I had to google to find out...
Really enjoyed this, thx.
The narrator sounded like Robert Robertson (Call My Bluff)!
Good that they let Zippy from Rainbow narrate this video 👌🏼😂
hahahahaha!
There was a Zippy at Ipswich Train Crews who helped work all these trains 👍
that was electrifying
Quick and efficient engineering work by the old unified BR - a thing of the past... 😞
But why does the new swing bridge need to LIFT up 12 inches before swinging? Surely a curved end would do instead? I mean turntables don't need to lift, right?
Great video, nice channel, subbed!
jon zabs now lner driver and 125 group is the lad with the cap on 1st loco over the bridge at norwich at first droplight
At ipswich the tunnel roof was not raised but the track was lowered by removing the sleepers and setting the rails on a concrete floor!
It was also lowered again around 2003/2004 to allow for the 9'6" containers, I lived in Ipswich at the time & remember the buses running between there & Manningtree.
@@TechnoJonny Yep, and it's still dripping wet.
Narration by Mr Cholmondeley-Warner, LOL!
Or was it Grayson ?
More like Zippy from rainbow
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How did the OLE separate when bridge moved?
That's what I wanted to know
I think the point was that it didn't ... because it didn't exist ... the line wasn't previously electrified, which is why when they came to wire it up in the mid-80s they had to replace the swing bridge.
So is it wired now ?? @@stevieinselby
@@ianjones4116 Yes it is, the conductor is a solid bar rather than a wire.
@@ianjones4116 yes, but it uses a conductor wire instead just like on the Thameslink Core through St Pancras Low Level and the Severn & Chipping Sodbury Tunnels
hi viz round his waist lol
Health and safety would have multiple fits and seizures if it was today.
Narrated by the late John Huntley.
Thought it was David Mitchell
Ahh.. the Trouse swing bridge . I feel all warm and proud in my English heart at the very thought of it. Not like bridges these days, rubbish they are. And foreign
Christ on a bike. The HSE today would have a field day with those lads. 5 miles of track would have been juiced up before the inductions of today reached H&S mandatory rest break 🙄