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Title: Granite train
Post by: port perran on July 13, 2013, 02:58:13 PM
Been taking a few photos today so thought I'd post a picture of my granite train. I know that Class 14s are not usually found in Cornwall, but I like them so I have one hauling granite blocks to the local granite works for cutting and finishing.
(http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu257/martinscane/railwayjul002_zps95295ba3.jpg) (http://s653.photobucket.com/user/martinscane/media/railwayjul002_zps95295ba3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Granite train
Post by: Newportnobby on July 13, 2013, 03:01:48 PM
Nice :thumbsup:
Can I ask what the granite is made of please?
Scotsoft - please don't tell me it's granite :no: ;)
Title: Re: Granite train
Post by: port perran on July 13, 2013, 03:06:18 PM
Guess what ??
It is granite - small pieces. Next door have them on their drive. Actually they have a few less now!!
I've also used it for my seawall (like the one at Dawlish).
I've also got a train of wagons holding the cut granite. I'll post a photo of that later.
Title: Re: Granite train
Post by: Newportnobby on July 13, 2013, 03:09:24 PM
 :doh:
I just thought weight would be a restriction :dunce:
Title: Re: Granite train
Post by: port perran on July 13, 2013, 03:12:06 PM
No, it's fine and it's only 3 wagons.
Title: Re: Granite train
Post by: scotsoft on July 13, 2013, 04:51:36 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on July 13, 2013, 03:01:48 PM
Scotsoft - please don't tell me it's granite :no: ;)

OK, I won't tell you it is made of granite but I will tell you it is radioactive  :D
Title: Re: Granite train
Post by: port perran on July 13, 2013, 07:11:11 PM
It's loaded with Radon!
But our cottage, built of granite with 2 ft thick walls, is well below acceptable levels!
Title: Re: Granite train
Post by: Chris in Prague on September 11, 2013, 09:52:53 PM
Well as the WR very soon had more Class 14s than they knew what to do with (some ended up in the North East I believe) I'm sure that one or two could have been spared for your branch. 8-)