Mobile Elevating Work Platform
The SVR acquired this Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) in November 2020. It is manufactured by Platform Basket, one of the largest aerial platform manufacturers in Italy.
Its EVN/RIV number is 99709 942098-3. The previous owners were Promax Access and it carried the Fleet Number 008.[1]
The MEWP has road-rail capability. It is mainly used by the S&T Dept for signal post access. The replacement of the Bewdley South wooden bracket signal in October 2020 involved the hire of a MEWP which, it was reported, "...was invaluable as it allowed us to do all the necessary work without having to climb any signal ladders".[2] The SVR acquired its own MEWP the following month.
The picture below shows the MEWP in use at Kidderminster in May 2021. Also visible is the old Kidderminster Footbridge which was replaced during 2022.
In January 2022 the MEWP was used in maintaining the down distant signal at Hampton Loade. A report of the work was published in Branchlines.
See also
References
- ↑ OnTrackPlant.com
- ↑ Branch Lines October 2020
Links
- MEWP 99709 942098-3 on OnTrackPlant.com
- Platform Basket website