This has been and still is a fascinating project to follow, even more so due to the live camera overlooking the scene. If it's possible to follow phase 4 in a similar manner, please do! Thanks for all your efforts!
Here I am on the other side of world (Sydney, Australia) learning about a project I knew nothing about in a place I most likely will never visit and I am fascinated! Your videos are better than any of the construction/engineering shows you see on television with mindless narration and endless recapitulation with largely pointless graphics etc. Absolutely fantastic work, not only the project but your insightful and beautifully produced videos. Thanks!
I'm really enjoying these videos. The part of the BAM works, further along the coast, might not be in a place that is easily accessible by visitors, but I hope that you continue to go with Jack from BAM to continue the story of this important ciivil engineering project.
I look forward to the updates and enjoy them so please carry on for phase 4. I watch sea breeze on a daily basis but the railway line blocks sight of much of the work and some takes place out of sight, so a regular update is much appreciated.
I'd love to see Phase lV please, thoroughly enjoy these videos. That yellow robot is amazing to watch, making a potentially dangerous job much safer. The work they've done on this seawall is so impressive. 👍
Brilliant update and Jack and his team have done an amazing job in not just the last eight days, but over the last couple of years as well. Hope the weather holds out for you all and the storms are not as violent as in 2014. Look forwards to seeing it for myself.
Phase 4 yes please. Fascinating watching the progress and I need a regular fix of Jack's accent, being marooned as I am here in NZ far from my native Wolves 😀
Not from Dawlish but I love these videos, Jack must be the best example of 'corporate outreach' I've seen, I hope his employers are giving him a worthy bonus for his positive PR output on top of whatever his official standard job is (PM?)
I have been watching all the work from the beginning mostly on cam but this last week I finally managed to get down there and walked along the beach wall and it was great ... O would love to see the rest of the work that is being done, and hopfully in the next year or 2 Ill can get back down there to walk on the finished wall. (I thought it was me in the background on the old sea wall but I dont think it was)
Fantastic video! I enjoy the updates very much and would love to see it continue to Phase 4. Jack and his crew are doing an awesome job. And Neil too in bringing to us the progress! Thank you for all your hard work!!
Yes, that is some impressive progress in eight days and some key milestones also planned for in the near future. I do hope that the extra work introduced by planning will make a real noticeable benefit to the final project. Like other comments, I would very much like to see phase 4 and eventually the Holcombe sea wall project.
I had walked past all of this earlier this week when I had been staying down in Dawlish and can see this is definitely an interesting project. I had spent seven and a half years with BAM until I had left there in 2019. Despite all of this work, it still remains the only rail route into the South West and no signs that the Okehampton to Tavistock ink is ever going to be built as an alternative route.
Thank you for the update. It's amazing to see how much progress has been made in only 8 days. Well done to all the hard work these workers have done. Looking forward to the next update. Once again thank you.
Phase 4 should be interesting ,one question for you guys-in time what with high tides and storms sand levels on the beach will mount up against the new sea wall !will you have people clearing the sand away to make it harder for the sea to rush over like it has in the past ? Thought I'd throw that out there .tell what though it's been wonderful to watch these videos as I live down in Camborne........keep up the good and all of you keep safe 🤗🙂
While watching the Video seeing all the safety practices It reminded me how many lives were lost in Brunels time digging the tunnels between Dawlish and Teignmouth.
Looking absolutely fantastic guys 👍🏻 It’ll be a real shame when it’s all completely finished 😞 Following this project has been inspiring to say the least 🤩
It's remarkable what's being done here. Certainly something to be proud of if you've been working on it. I know someone who has been at the sharp end of building Crossrail and he seems to love just watching people actually use it while thinking 'I helped make this'. The same must apply here. Definitely carry the series on into Phase 4 and if there's a Phase 5 after that.
great video thats amazing progress in just 8 days really looking forward to phase 4 Jack & his team are working wonders brilliant job lads keep it up must say looks as though the weather has been kind to you as well . looking forward to the next video thanks for sharing well done Neil& Jack 👍😄
Very interesting once again. I am rather surprised that the tides are still expected to still come up under the railway bridge? Surely it would have been better to prevent this still happening. It also means of course that a goodly amount of beach will also be washed up! Another question is, are there any preventative measures to stop people/children walking up the water course and under the bridge? The "old rusty bridge" happens to be an original GWR structure . Not sure if it is listed. Great video once again. Be nice if subscribers could get exclusive video of it all from start to finish Neil, just an idea.
I love the clean lines and strength in the design of the whole sea wall project. It’s quality infrastructure work like this that gives satisfaction to many and vis a vis attracts further money and investment to an area. This sort of work can kick start a renaissance to a charming but relatively dormant area. Thank you for sharing 🙏
I just realised from the design renders that the old cast iron bridge will remain and not be replaced. It must still be a viable structure after decades of abuse from the sea!
I believe that the railway was put in by Brunell. So they won't get rid of anything, that they don't need to replace, as it's all got history that might help attract tourists to the area. But, you can clearly see, from old clips of storms, that Brunell had zero idea that climate change would be coming to attack what he built here, and that we need some modern stuff to back up what was put in.
Good to see civil engineering that is looking after sea level rise and flooding, something that is becoming more common, this should create a safe railway for Devon for generations into the 22nd century now ✌️❤️🇬🇧
Can someone please tell us. We are intrigued. Where does the concrete come from? who is mixing it up , Where the cement mixer How come its on Tap so to speak
Do the chaps work 24 hrs sometimes as occasionally the lights on and they are working at 11pm. Yet on other nights like Sunday there was no sign of life. Is it to do with the tide?
I visited Dawlish for a few hours last summer. Went onto the station and took a photo of the railway lines and saw some works being carried out. I wondered what was going on - now I know! I look forward to your next video. Is there a photo/model of the plans showing how things will look when finished?
@@kitchbaby I think TH-cam often deletes posts with links nowadays because of copious amounts of unwanted bot spam, but on Network Rail's website there is a page called "Dawlish sea wall - section two" with that animation. It's the first result I get for "dawlish sea wall network rail", but it can also be found by searching for 'Dawlish Sea Wall' internally on Network Rail's website. The CGI model is under a section called "Our Plans". I will see if I can get the direct link to the page.
@@andrewreynolds4949 Thanks for your reply. With your key words I managed to find the cgi model - very impressive. I was curious about the stream that runs into the sea and wondered if the sea floats back inland when it's high tide? I've seen an older video of sea surf coming through the tunnel. Also I forget I was using my Kitchaby account when asking for help - silly me. Once again thanks for your helpful reply. I've subscribed so I'll be kept up to date.
Not as part of this contract. On the sea side there is a bridge being built now that will cover it. the town side will still show. We hope something will be done by Network Rail when the sea wall is complete as it will stand out.
Will there be any paint finish to the railway bridge once you’re nearing completion. The rust streaks will stand out like a sore thumb against the polished concrete and Portuguese granite surfaces your installing!
Will all these videos be put together and screened on national TV, just like they did with the Elizabeth line as its very informative and I bet most people would be pleased to see before and after.
Not as part of this contract. On the sea side there is a bridge being built now that will cover it. The town side will still show. We hope something will be done by Network Rail when the sea wall is complete as it will stand out.
Phase 4 yes please, if the Planners stop sticking their oar in after they signed it off, planners? Couldn't plan a booze up in a brewery. What is said about things designed by a commitee? Johnie Cash and 'One Piece at a Time' springs to mind.
Gruesome concrete monstrosity. Probably necessary to preserve the coastal route but utterly incongruous with the landscape and out of character with the Dawlish ambience. Not to mention the carbon footprint. Did any authorities consider an inland route for the main line and leaving the existing for local use?
It’s called civil engineering designed to the quality required to protect the vital (and only) rail link to the far south west of the country, and the town. It is neither an ‘abortion’, as you put it, nor is it vandalism.
This project is not about the aesthetic (which is very subjective), but it is about protecting the town and infrastructure which is way more important. I am sure when the original wall was built people thought that was ugly too. It is happening, you need to get over it.
@@derekambler Loads. Plus when they tried to run a 'heavy' main line train (class 43 'HST' train', rather than light weight local Sprinter trains, they couldn't manage the hills and slipped on the tracks. You seem to be oblivious to the importance of this route along the coast to the local and wider economy. The south Devon coast would be under threat as the cliffs are protected in several places by the sea wall, which is what these works are for.
Another welcome and excellent video. Well done guys. Must-see viewing. Quick question: I spy a damaged recurve unit at around 8:31 (it's just above the space between the first two fake arches - looking L-R - on the fascia panels). Does that unit get completely replaced? Or will there be some sort of remedial work during the snagging process?
I don’t have any inside knowledge but seeing as no one else has replied, I don’t think it will be replaced looking at how it’s concreted in as part of the wall. Most likely it will be repaired
Definitely want to see phase 4 videos, been following this from the very beginning and would love to see it all to the very end
Amazing progress in only eight days. Looking forward to seeing this phase completed and would be great to see the next phase. Thanks Jack and Neil.
We want to see phase four. This development has been most interesting. A big well done to all those involved.
This has been and still is a fascinating project to follow, even more so due to the live camera overlooking the scene. If it's possible to follow phase 4 in a similar manner, please do! Thanks for all your efforts!
Thanks Bernard. Not sure if there will be any available locations for a camera, but if there is, one will be going in.
We love to see phase four. It can be very relaxing watching the tides and as always watching someone else working 😂
Glad you enjoy it!
Loving these updates. Please keep them coming
Here I am on the other side of world (Sydney, Australia) learning about a project I knew nothing about in a place I most likely will never visit and I am fascinated! Your videos are better than any of the construction/engineering shows you see on television with mindless narration and endless recapitulation with largely pointless graphics etc. Absolutely fantastic work, not only the project but your insightful and beautifully produced videos. Thanks!
These vlogs are much better than Coronation Street so please continue making them into phase four. Thank you guys, great job as always.
I'm really enjoying these videos.
The part of the BAM works, further along the coast, might not be in a place that is easily accessible by visitors, but I hope that you continue to go with Jack from BAM to continue the story of this important ciivil engineering project.
Yes please into phase 4. Brilliant update keep them coming.
I look forward to the updates and enjoy them so please carry on for phase 4. I watch sea breeze on a daily basis but the railway line blocks sight of much of the work and some takes place out of sight, so a regular update is much appreciated.
I'd love to see Phase lV please, thoroughly enjoy these videos.
That yellow robot is amazing to watch, making a potentially dangerous job much safer.
The work they've done on this seawall is so impressive. 👍
Brilliant update and Jack and his team have done an amazing job in not just the last eight days, but over the last couple of years as well. Hope the weather holds out for you all and the storms are not as violent as in 2014. Look forwards to seeing it for myself.
Would absolutely love to see phase 4
Phase 4 yes please. Fascinating watching the progress and I need a regular fix of Jack's accent, being marooned as I am here in NZ far from my native Wolves 😀
Not from Dawlish but I love these videos, Jack must be the best example of 'corporate outreach' I've seen, I hope his employers are giving him a worthy bonus for his positive PR output on top of whatever his official standard job is (PM?)
I have been watching all the work from the beginning mostly on cam but this last week I finally managed to get down there and walked along the beach wall and it was great ... O would love to see the rest of the work that is being done, and hopfully in the next year or 2 Ill can get back down there to walk on the finished wall. (I thought it was me in the background on the old sea wall but I dont think it was)
Fantastic video! I enjoy the updates very much and would love to see it continue to Phase 4. Jack and his crew are doing an awesome job. And Neil too in bringing to us the progress! Thank you for all your hard work!!
Yes, that is some impressive progress in eight days and some key milestones also planned for in the near future. I do hope that the extra work introduced by planning will make a real noticeable benefit to the final project. Like other comments, I would very much like to see phase 4 and eventually the Holcombe sea wall project.
Excellent content with so much progress over the last eight days.
Phase 4 please without a doubt.
I had walked past all of this earlier this week when I had been staying down in Dawlish and can see this is definitely an interesting project. I had spent seven and a half years with BAM until I had left there in 2019. Despite all of this work, it still remains the only rail route into the South West and no signs that the Okehampton to Tavistock ink is ever going to be built as an alternative route.
Thank you for the update. It's amazing to see how much progress has been made in only 8 days. Well done to all the hard work these workers have done. Looking forward to the next update. Once again thank you.
Thank you!
It amazes me how much can be done in eight days. Looking forward to Phase Four.
Phase 4 should be interesting ,one question for you guys-in time what with high tides and storms sand levels on the beach will mount up against the new sea wall !will you have people clearing the sand away to make it harder for the sea to rush over like it has in the past ? Thought I'd throw that out there .tell what though it's been wonderful to watch these videos as I live down in Camborne........keep up the good and all of you keep safe 🤗🙂
They will only be clearing the rocks from the beach. The sand will manage itself. :-)
Ok seems reasonable thanks guys 🤗
Thanks to all concerned with these videos, so informative and interesting. Looking forward to the next one.
Glad you like them!
Wow the Orange Army have certainly got a shift on! - 'Great work. - I'd love to see phase 4 happening too. Thanks for the videos to date.
Thanks for the updates really injoyed this one too 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
While watching the Video seeing all the safety practices It reminded me how many lives were lost in Brunels time digging the tunnels between Dawlish and Teignmouth.
Phase 4 - yes please!
Looking absolutely fantastic guys 👍🏻 It’ll be a real shame when it’s all completely finished 😞 Following this project has been inspiring to say the least 🤩
Deffo want to see this through to completion
Brilliant project to follow. Has been fascinating. Thanks to Network Rail and the contractors for giving you such access.
It's remarkable what's being done here. Certainly something to be proud of if you've been working on it. I know someone who has been at the sharp end of building Crossrail and he seems to love just watching people actually use it while thinking 'I helped make this'. The same must apply here. Definitely carry the series on into Phase 4 and if there's a Phase 5 after that.
great video thats amazing progress in just 8 days really looking forward to phase 4 Jack & his team are working wonders brilliant job lads keep it up must say looks as though the weather has been kind to you as well . looking forward to the next video thanks for sharing well done Neil& Jack 👍😄
Very interesting once again. I am rather surprised that the tides are still expected to still come up under the railway bridge? Surely it would have been better to prevent this still happening. It also means of course that a goodly amount of beach will also be washed up! Another question is, are there any preventative measures to stop people/children walking up the water course and under the bridge?
The "old rusty bridge" happens to be an original GWR structure . Not sure if it is listed. Great video once again. Be nice if subscribers could get exclusive video of it all from start to finish Neil, just an idea.
Phase 4 yes please. Many thanks for sharing.
Well done to Jack and the team brilliant update please continue with yours tours on the next phase
Brilliant work Jack and the guys! Looking forward to Phase 4 Video
Coming soon!
Definitely want to continue into phase 4!
I love the clean lines and strength in the design of the whole sea wall project. It’s quality infrastructure work like this that gives satisfaction to many and vis a vis attracts further money and investment to an area. This sort of work can kick start a renaissance to a charming but relatively dormant area. Thank you for sharing 🙏
I just realised from the design renders that the old cast iron bridge will remain and not be replaced. It must still be a viable structure after decades of abuse from the sea!
I believe that the railway was put in by Brunell.
So they won't get rid of anything, that they don't need to replace, as it's all got history that might help attract tourists to the area.
But, you can clearly see, from old clips of storms, that Brunell had zero idea that climate change would be coming to attack what he built here, and that we need some modern stuff to back up what was put in.
@@DavidShepheard I imagine they will give it a fresh coat of paint though!
This particular bridge went in in the 1920s or 1930s I think
Yes to phase 4.
Thanks.
Is the bridge to be repainted as part of the contract?
Sadly not.
Great work as always gents. Will the ‘rail authority’ paint the railway bridge?
Or have they handed that job over to BAM?
There’s no work on the rail bridge included in the contract
Mr Canute said " waste of money"!
'..an awesome amount of work!
Good to see civil engineering that is looking after sea level rise and flooding, something that is becoming more common, this should create a safe railway for Devon for generations into the 22nd century now ✌️❤️🇬🇧
I live the fancy wall.
part 4 please
Bro when u finish I wanna go to that beach again
More please
Awesome 🤗 Thanks guys👍
Can someone please tell us. We are intrigued. Where does the concrete come from? who is mixing it up , Where the cement mixer How come its on Tap so to speak
Will the steel railway bridge be replaced?
Do the chaps work 24 hrs sometimes as occasionally the lights on and they are working at 11pm. Yet on other nights like Sunday there was no sign of life. Is it to do with the tide?
How much has all of the project has cost to date
What is happening to the rusty old bridge?
I visited Dawlish for a few hours last summer. Went onto the station and took a photo of the railway lines and saw some works being carried out. I wondered what was going on - now I know! I look forward to your next video. Is there a photo/model of the plans showing how things will look when finished?
There is a CGI model on Network Rail’s page “Dawlish Sea Wall - Section Two”
@@andrewreynolds4949 Will check it out later - thanks for your reply 👍
@@andrewreynolds4949 Sorry to trouble you - have you got a link for the cgi model? Not sure where to find it.
@@kitchbaby I think TH-cam often deletes posts with links nowadays because of copious amounts of unwanted bot spam, but on Network Rail's website there is a page called "Dawlish sea wall - section two" with that animation. It's the first result I get for "dawlish sea wall network rail", but it can also be found by searching for 'Dawlish Sea Wall' internally on Network Rail's website. The CGI model is under a section called "Our Plans". I will see if I can get the direct link to the page.
@@andrewreynolds4949 Thanks for your reply. With your key words I managed to find the cgi model - very impressive. I was curious about the stream that runs into the sea and wondered if the sea floats back inland when it's high tide? I've seen an older video of sea surf coming through the tunnel. Also I forget I was using my Kitchaby account when asking for help - silly me. Once again thanks for your helpful reply. I've subscribed so I'll be kept up to date.
Are there any plans to smarten up the railway bridge as this looks very rusty and could do with a clean up.
Great video thank you
Nothing has been announced as far as I’ve read
Love watching these updates, so interesting and informative, as some others have asked, are the cast iron rail bridges being treated for corrosion ?
Not as part of this contract. On the sea side there is a bridge being built now that will cover it. the town side will still show. We hope something will be done by Network Rail when the sea wall is complete as it will stand out.
Did anyone suffer from the noise of the works that were carried around midnight on thursday night? Was that neccesary and acceptable?
With all this new shiny construction, are there plans to smarten up the railway bridge also?
Nothing has been announced as far as I’ve read
Will there be any paint finish to the railway bridge once you’re nearing completion. The rust streaks will stand out like a sore thumb against the polished concrete and Portuguese granite surfaces your installing!
That’s not included in this contract
what are they doing to the bridge,and whats this lift they are talking about ?
Info here at 7:20 th-cam.com/video/Ji8jlKlLmXs/w-d-xo.html
SECTION FOUR!! SECTION FOUR!! SECTION FOUR!!
Really interesting.
Will all these videos be put together and screened on national TV, just like they did with the Elizabeth line as its very informative and I bet most people would be pleased to see before and after.
I plan on making a full length documentary about the sea wall when it's complete.
@@CoastCams247 thanks very much and keep up with the great informative videos 👍
Have Been following these videos but aren't they going to replace the rusty railway bridge? as it at the moment it looks an eyesore.
Not as part of this contract. On the sea side there is a bridge being built now that will cover it. The town side will still show. We hope something will be done by Network Rail when the sea wall is complete as it will stand out.
@@CoastCams247 Thanks For info
Phase 4 yes please, if the Planners stop sticking their oar in after they signed it off, planners? Couldn't plan a booze up in a brewery. What is said about things designed by a commitee? Johnie Cash and 'One Piece at a Time' springs to mind.
I read the local council wanted the footbridge to look more like the existing building than the original design
How did that red digger get up to the lift shaft area?
They had a 200 tonne crane carry it over the railway at the weekend. Sadly I couldn't make it to film.
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Gruesome concrete monstrosity.
Probably necessary to preserve the coastal route but utterly incongruous with the landscape and out of character with the Dawlish ambience.
Not to mention the carbon footprint.
Did any authorities consider an inland route for the main line and leaving the existing for local use?
Very impreesive
My god this is gonna be ugly.
Looks good to me
Good grief, what an abortion. How have they allowed such vandalism.
It’s called civil engineering designed to the quality required to protect the vital (and only) rail link to the far south west of the country, and the town. It is neither an ‘abortion’, as you put it, nor is it vandalism.
@@sgthree You need to go to Specsavers.
This project is not about the aesthetic (which is very subjective), but it is about protecting the town and infrastructure which is way more important. I am sure when the original wall was built people thought that was ugly too. It is happening, you need to get over it.
How much would it have cost to update the line via Oakhampton to Plymouth without all this palaver?
@@derekambler Loads. Plus when they tried to run a 'heavy' main line train (class 43 'HST' train', rather than light weight local Sprinter trains, they couldn't manage the hills and slipped on the tracks.
You seem to be oblivious to the importance of this route along the coast to the local and wider economy. The south Devon coast would be under threat as the cliffs are protected in several places by the sea wall, which is what these works are for.
Hi very good progress, What is it that tickles you whenever Jack mentions any depths of any piles drilled out to as you always have a little giggle?
I find it quite mind blowing that they go so deep.
Another welcome and excellent video. Well done guys. Must-see viewing.
Quick question: I spy a damaged recurve unit at around 8:31 (it's just above the space between the first two fake arches - looking L-R - on the fascia panels). Does that unit get completely replaced? Or will there be some sort of remedial work during the snagging process?
I don’t have any inside knowledge but seeing as no one else has replied, I don’t think it will be replaced looking at how it’s concreted in as part of the wall. Most likely it will be repaired
@@andrewreynolds4949 It'll be interesting to find out for sure. It's not like Dawlish can being it back under guarantee! 😄