The Machines

More pictures from Guy with views of the various machines that are working on our little project.  These have been going back and forth collecting the excavated material and taking it to where it will be reused or removed.  It's thirsty and dusty work under the sun and the mess cabins give a bit of shade and allow the workers to replenish themselves. 

There are piles equipment and supplies all around the site, it will take quite a time to move everything once the work is finished.

Here the machines are having a site meeting to decide the next steps and when to call a halt for a mug of tea.

The pile of spoil removed continues to grow.  There is still more to excavate  and once complete a ballast bed will be laid for tracklaying.

Here is the chief earth mover taking a break between shifts, it's quite amazing to watch the skill of the drivers as they scrape the track bed down to the indicated levels and rarely are they out by more than 1"

Work will continue until August but once the heavier work is done the larger machines will move off site.

Until next time