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When I started train recording I purchased a full set of Bradford & Barton Diesel Enthusiast's Pocket Guides and used them for my timing points. Now that I've belatedly joined the RPS I have access to the distance charts which show different mile and chain data for some points. OK so it might only be a chain or two but that leaves me with a quandry. By way of example I've always recorded City Basin Jn in Exeter at 195-16 whereas the RPS chart quotes 195-20. So in preparing a log for publication do I go with the Bradford & Barton detail or the RPS chart? If I go with the latter the average speed from the previous point would be different. Any help would be appreciated. Nigel 35002 |
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MP 195:20 is close to the site of the former City Basin Jn signal box (195:19). Some people may have timed at the former junction points (195:12 according to the Cooke GWR Atlas), or at Exeter Basin Jn points (195:32). I am unclear where the 195:16 originates, but possibly the compiler estimated that Cooke's distance was incorrect. |
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You can use any timing point that you want. What matters is knowing the exact distance for the timing point. The RPS charts are probably the most accurate that are accessible to members. If the timing point you use is not listed in the RPS chart, then you need to estimate the distance relative to the adjacent RPS locations. |
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