... it. Regards Mike posted: 6 Dec 2015 21:59 from: alan@york Hi AlanIt's similar yes but not the same. Where is this as a matter of interest?RegardsMike Mike:Mallaig Extension!(the siding was possibly relaid during the war years)Alan posted: 6 Dec 2015 22:04 from: mikewturner Hi Alan Wow that I did not expect! Regards Mike posted: 6 Dec 2015 22:06 from: mikewturner Hi guys This is the Barmouth shot I mentioned. Regards Mike Attachment: attach_2186_2797_image.jpg 573 posted: 6 Dec 2015 22:30 from: Matt M. Hi Mike, Concrete Pots (also known as 'twin-block' or occasionally 'monoblock' sleepers), were a wartime thing. Most of the big companies had been looking at reinforced concrete sleepers for a while. But earlier the cost benefits weren't there. There was no scrap value to a concrete sleeper, unlike timber and steel sleepers. Also concrete sleepers damaged during a derailment were not recoverable for further use, unlike timber. The LSWR had ...