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[adiemla]

On tour afternoon siesta with friendly cat somewhere near Angouleme.

 

[PeteXXX]

Sunrise..

 

[Toshiba Boy]

Local steam train running through this green and pleasant ... sorry ... yellow and parched, land.

 

[briantrumpet]

Had to slum it for breakfast.

 

[briantrumpet]

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Local steam train running through this green and pleasant ... sorry ... yellow and parched, land.

Vaguely surprised they allowed that, in the circumstances.

 

[Toshiba Boy]

Vaguely surprised they allowed that, in the circumstances.

Indeed Brian, especially as a row of 18 terraced houses in Washford had their gardens and sheds badly damaged by fire from a stray spark from the West Somerset railway (about 3 miles down the line), August last year.

We and our neighbours have discussed this, and take some comfort that;

- Our rear boundary is some three feet higher than the farmers field between us and the track, with a brick retaining wall, our fence above.

- The crop has been harvested.

- We are a good 70 metres from the line, whereas the Washford gardens effectively abutted the line.

 

[briantrumpet]

Indeed Brian, especially as a row of 18 terraced houses in Washford had their gardens and sheds badly damaged by fire from a stray spark from the West Somerset railway (about 3 miles down the line), August last year.

We and our neighbours have discussed this, and take some comfort that;

- Our rear boundary is some three feet higher than the farmers field between us and the track, with a brick retaining wall, our fence above.

- The crop has been harvested.

- We are a good 70 metres from the line, whereas the Washford gardens effectively abutted the line.

Hmm, I'm not normally a spoilsport, but I'd have thought that the fire service might 'take a view' if asked. The authorities here are very proactive in stopping risky activities here, with good reason.

 

[sevenfourate]

Maybe this newly suggested Strava route is a little ambitious……..

 

[biggs682]

Balloons in the sky

 

[Beebo]

My good lady is down with her folks in Shropshire just now, and sent me this as they've been complaining about the lack of rain ruining the lawn...

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So, kindly, I responded with this shot from the end of our cul-de-sac, to remind them what the stuff (both rain and grass) looks like...

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It’s no exaggeration to say we haven’t had any meaningful rain for 2 months.
It’s worrying, the grass will grow back but trees are starting to show signs of distress. And I do not know how any crops are growing.
And everything is just covered in dust.

 

[Toshiba Boy]

Hmm, I'm not normally a spoilsport, but I'd have thought that the fire service might 'take a view' if asked. The authorities here are very proactive in stopping risky activities here, with good reason.

It's not, of course, being ignored Brian:

Heritage Railway Response

• Operational Restrictions: In response to extreme dry spells, high wildfire alerts, and dialogue with local authorities, lines like the West Somerset Railway and other UK heritage operators routinely monitor daily risk matrices. [1]
• Mitigation Steps: Railways often substitute steam locomotives with diesel engines, enforce lower operational speeds, utilize modified spark arrestors, and deploy trackside fire patrols to eliminate avoidable risks. [1, 2]

 

[Shearwater Missile]

Maybe this newly suggested Strava route is a little ambitious……..

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No problem, all you need is an Elswick Hopper. I`am sure there is one on ebay or wherever !

 

[Shearwater Missile]

It's not, of course, being ignored Brian:

Heritage Railway Response

• Operational Restrictions: In response to extreme dry spells, high wildfire alerts, and dialogue with local authorities, lines like the West Somerset Railway and other UK heritage operators routinely monitor daily risk matrices. [1]
• Mitigation Steps: Railways often substitute steam locomotives with diesel engines, enforce lower operational speeds, utilize modified spark arrestors, and deploy trackside fire patrols to eliminate avoidable risks. [1, 2]

I`am glad that they have it all under control. I read a few weeks back (can`t remember where) about a steam engine powered by coal is being modified (changed) to run diesel for this very reason. At great cost.

 

[ChangFai]

The Fryderyk Chopin, berthed in the bay today.

 

[Spokesmann]

1962 Carlton Criterium.