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by **Fossil** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 10:02 pm

Craig wrote:The section of line that runs under the corner of the building was closed for the duration of the demolition last week as there were some doubts about the weight it could carry, only 2 engineering trains were allowed to pass under it at 5mph and the bridge was inspected after each train.

...thats the line that takes fuel to Prestwick Airport

Fossil

by **My Kitten** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:41 pm

Alex Glass wrote:

It has been put to one side and the Officer in Charge is ensuring that this is retained. I have aske to be kept updated and will pass on any information I receive.

At the Tramway today

by **cheesylion** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:49 pm

Being well looked after obviously!!

by **glasgowken** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:43 pm

I'll give it a home if they can't be bothered. It was supposed to go to the Transport Museum.

by **Fossil** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:08 pm

glasgowken wrote::roll: I'll give it a home if they can't be bothered. It was supposed to go to the Transport Museum.

I think is going to the new one. If they move it now it might get Dropped better off leaving it where it is for the moment

Fossil

by **crusty_bint** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:11 pm

Well they' best put a bit of tarp over it or something coz it wont last the winter lying in that position!

by **glasgowken** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:15 pm

At least bring it inside the Tramway, a pallet truck could move it safely. There must be somebody in there who gives a rats arse

by **Sydney Rosewater** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:22 pm

glasgowken wrote: There must be somebody in there who gives a rats arse

Don't be fuckin STUPIT!

by **Alex Glass** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:32 pm

Contrary to common belief some people do care. Otherwise this would have been left to be taken away when that part of the building was demolished.

Before everyone makes any more assumptions I will make enquiries to find out what is happening to this stone and report back. If there is a delay in moving it to a safe home I will pass on GK's suggestion.

by **crusty_bint** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:44 pm

It'l befine where it is and raised off the ground (as it is) just need something to stop water pooling on top if it

by **glasgowken** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:52 pm

Cheers Alex.

Ach crusty, it would surely be better out of the weather, the frost can do terrible things.

Sydney Rosewater wrote:
glasgowken wrote: There must be somebody in there who gives a rats arse

Don't be fuckin STUPIT!

I'm forever an optimist.

by **crusty_bint** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:54 pm

Frost can only do damage if te stone gets wet... tiz the nature of frost :wink:

by **glasgowken** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:59 pm

I know frost

But the tarp could get blown away, pulled off, lost, stolen, or the stone could get forgotten about.
Best away in storage, but I know what you mean about the possibility of some lug cracking it

by **crusty_bint** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:10 pm

I suppose I agree but, Im not really wanting to get into a philosophical debate about the properties of wind and frost I was just baring the facts on how at risk the couple of hundred thousand year old bit of stone is. It could be that there isn't anywhere to store it safely at the moment or that GCC are looking into some way of displaying it within the Tramway complex , perhaps even in the Hidden Garden (hint hint GCC)?

The stone will be fine in the elements if its covered or stood on it's end, if niether is done the detail could be lost.

by **glasgowken** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:18 pm

I've got a bit of a downer on that garden. the money was obviously there to build that, but not to make the rest of the building water tight.

I know some may say it brought extra income (via the cafe), but it's still a strange idea to tend to your garden while the roof is hanging off :roll:

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