"Clive D. W. Feather" wrote in message
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In article , Paul Scott
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This map was pointed out recently on ORR site, gives a fair idea of the
impact of crossrail on the existing lines...

http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/upload/pd...le_line_GW.pdf

It would appear that a turntable is going to be added to North Pole Depot!

I also note that the new eastern access to North Pole is curiously
indirect.

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The turntable is presumably a like-for-like replacement for the one at the
current Old Oak Common depot, which EWS seem to be ceding to Crossrail. The
access to North Pole seems indirect, but this is presumably to allow use of
the existing carriage line flyover towards the Relief lines, rather than
having a direct access to the Down Main, which would mean all light engine
workings etc having to cross the Up Main on the flat. How much use do EWS
make of their current depot at Old Oak at present- it seems to be largely a
repository for stored stock. The North Pole premises would seem to be
somewhat overspecified, unless the idea is also to transfer FGW HST
maintenance or servicing there.
Brian