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David Hansen wrote:
On 9 Feb 2004 01:54:48 -0800 someone who may be
(Ian Johnston) wrote this:-
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Bear in mind as well that roads are hard to damage and can quickly be
patched up if they are damaged. Neither is true of railway lines,
Debatable.
Debatable?
particularly where pointwork
Hence the substitution of plain line. However, if components are
available, such as suitable switches, then it does not take that
long to install switch and crossing work.
That's a bloody big if. I've not noticed spare turnouts lying about the
network just in case.
or overhead are concerened.
Overhead is quick and easy to install, even if masts have been
destroyed. One may need a speed restriction for a few days until a
proper repair is made, but that is a process that is easy enough to
manage.
So you admit the delays of days are not that unreasonable?
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Graeme Wall
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