Page 1 of 2
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 02/05/2013 at 21:22 #44260 | |
panpantom
12 posts |
1000-1400 Saturday 18th May 2013 London Midland in partnership with Network Rail and The Railway Children Saturday, 18 May 2013 from 10:00 to 14:00 (BST) Milton Keynes, United Kingdom In conjunction with The Railway Children and Network Rail take part in a once only opportunity to visit the Power Signal Box at Bletchley Station This historic landmark will be open to visit from 10:00 to 14:00 hours on Saturday 18th May 2013 with a photo opportunity http://signalbox-es2005.eventbrite.co.uk/?rank=1 Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 02/05/2013 at 21:47 #44261 | |
Peter Bennet
5362 posts |
Is there anything more official than this? I've had a look at Midlands Trains web site and a search on NR's site revealed nothing. I don't fancy traipsing across there to find out it's a wind-up. Previous Saturday there's an open day at the Hitchin Flyover which was officially advertised. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 02/05/2013 at 21:58 #44262 | |
|
panpantom
12 posts |
My attention was drawn by a poster on display at MKC station.
Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Peter Bennet |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 03/05/2013 at 02:36 #44265 | |
BarryM
2158 posts |
Peter, register here
Barry, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 03/05/2013 at 04:41 #44266 | |
GeoffM
6287 posts 
|
" said:Peter, register hereI think Peter's point was that one would expect the event to be advertised by NR or one of the TOCs, not Eventbrite (which I've never heard of). Admittedly the timing is about right, since it is very imminently closing. That and Northampton are/were the last black holes in the Rugby SCC from just north of Watford North Junction to Trent Valley. SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 03/05/2013 at 05:41 #44267 | |
|
Peter Bennet
5362 posts |
" said:" said:Exactly, it appears I could quite easily create an open-day event for GCHQ if I was so minded and tout tickets on this site. I was looking for something more concrete before I signed up. It does seem a bit ad-hoc with no timed entry or anything like that so it could be a bit of a melee.Peter, register hereI think Peter's point was that one would expect the event to be advertised by NR or one of the TOCs, not Eventbrite (which I've never heard of). Anyway, I've signed up - thanks to Panpantom. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 03/05/2013 at 12:27 #44272 | |
|
TomOF
452 posts |
I thought Bletchley PSB closed in December 2012?
Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 03/05/2013 at 13:09 #44273 | |
|
Rickurd
128 posts |
" said:I thought Bletchley PSB closed in December 2012?It doesn't say that the box is operational in that post 
Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 03/05/2013 at 16:45 #44279 | |
|
Peter Bennet
5362 posts |
" said:I thought Bletchley PSB closed in December 2012?I think that's why it's a turn-up when you like free-for-all. For Hitchin flyover you have to book slots and last time (in November) it was groups of 10 at a time. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 03/05/2013 at 17:04 #44281 | |
|
GeoffM
6287 posts
|
" said:I thought Bletchley PSB closed in December 2012?Quite possibly but you're in a better position to know than I! That's why I was hedging my bets on are/were  .
SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 03/05/2013 at 17:10 #44282 | |
DaveHarries
1269 posts |
OOI, why is Bletchley PSB a historic landmark? Dave Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 05/05/2013 at 14:31 #44336 | |
|
sprocket
21 posts |
Hi all, I found this article regarding Bletchley PSB which may be of interest. http://www.signallingsolutions.com/uploads/files/mr_feb13_bletchley_lo.pdf Rich Last edited: 05/05/2013 at 15:22 by Peter Bennet Reason: Link to article rather than SimSig downlaod Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 05/05/2013 at 15:07 #44337 | |
|
Peter Bennet
5362 posts |
" said:Hi all, I found this article regarding Bletchley PSB which may be of interest.That's not copyright material is it? I've temporarily hidden the message awaiting confirmation - appears to be a scan of a Modern Railways article from Feb 2013. I have previously obtained permission from MR to reproduce (the then quite old) KX 1977 modernisation article. Can you confirm you have permission? Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Last edited: 05/05/2013 at 15:13 by Peter Bennet Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 05/05/2013 at 15:15 #44340 | |
|
sprocket
21 posts |
Peter, the article was available to download. I in no way wish to be in breach of any copyright and apologize unreservedly if that is the case, just thought it was of interest. Rich It came from this website www.signallingsolutions.com Last edited: 05/05/2013 at 15:18 by sprocket Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 05/05/2013 at 15:18 #44342 | |
|
Rickurd
128 posts |
" said:OOI, why is Bletchley PSB a historic landmark?Presumably because it is now closed and therefore resigned to the history books. Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 05/05/2013 at 15:23 #44343 | |
|
Peter Bennet
5362 posts |
" said:Peter, the article was available to download. I in no way wish to be in breach of any copyright and apologize unreservedly if that is the case, just thought it was of interest.No problem, I've made it a link to the place to download just to avoid any uncertainty. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply The following user said thank you: sprocket |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 07/05/2013 at 11:27 #44393 | |
ajax103
1106 posts |
I guess it's walking distance of the station, does anyone have directions though from the railway station?
Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 07/05/2013 at 19:19 #44403 | |
|
kbarber
1712 posts |
" said:I guess it's walking distance of the station, does anyone have directions though from the railway station?The old PSB is easily visible from the station, off the London end of the Down Fast platform. Turn left out of the station entrance (don't go down station approach first) and it's just a few yards. Log in to reply The following user said thank you: ajax103 |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 08/05/2013 at 21:59 #44439 | |
|
UKTrainMan
1803 posts |
" said:" said:I've heard of and personally used Eventbrite twice so far as an attendee - National Rail Enquiries (ATOC) use it when they're holding Focus Groups in various locations around the country.Peter, register hereI think Peter's point was that one would expect the event to be advertised by NR or one of the TOCs, not Eventbrite (which I've never heard of). Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Last edited: 08/05/2013 at 23:13 by UKTrainMan Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 19/05/2013 at 11:17 #44862 | |
|
Peter Bennet
5362 posts |
Couple of the 189 photos I took. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply The following users said thank you: UKTrainMan, GeoffM, kbarber |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 19/05/2013 at 11:32 #44864 | |
|
Sacro
1171 posts |
" said:Couple of the 189 photos I took.This page is private Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 19/05/2013 at 11:33 #44865 | |
|
BarryM
2158 posts |
" said:Couple of the 189 photos I took.This page is private. Oops! You don't have permission to view this page. Barry Barry, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 19/05/2013 at 11:43 #44866 | |
|
Peter Bennet
5362 posts |
Fixed I think. Looks like I've space for 2 more before I reach my limit, I'll see what I can add later. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Last edited: 19/05/2013 at 11:45 by Peter Bennet Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 19/05/2013 at 11:52 #44867 | |
|
BarryM
2158 posts |
Now working. Thanks Peter Barry Barry, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Log in to reply |
| Visit Bletchley PSB 10am-2pm 18th May 20/05/2013 at 09:49 #44911 | |
|
kbarber
1712 posts |
" said:Couple of the 189 photos I took. It was looking very rough by the end wasn't it. Log in to reply |