We start at the rail head looking south with the results of the Thursday Gang's clearance efforts on the left. These ex-sleepers are not fit for any further use so will be disposed of.
Until next time.
Monday, 29 October 2018
Edging Closer
Due to the low temperatures the painting of the steel work on the bridge is taking a little bit longer than hoped for. The paint requires slightly milder weather to be able to cure correctly. Progress is still being made and Guy N. sent these latest pictures of the work in progress.
We start at the rail head looking south with the results of the Thursday Gang's clearance efforts on the left. These ex-sleepers are not fit for any further use so will be disposed of.
There are still some areas left to paint and the tower under the bridge allows the contractors access.
The north side of the bridge is looking smart with the recently painted beams on display.
It's not just the outer beams, all of the steelwork is being painted, ready to give many more years of service.
The south side is also complete, the remaining areas to be painted are under the bridge between the supports.
A recent delivery contained 400 concrete sleepers with chairs ready to be laid on the extension.
The delivery was spread over several piles to make movement easier.
Materials ready for track laying are building up and there was a planning session to work out the best way forward. Once we have possession of the section the fun can begin.
Thanks again to Guy for the pictures.
Until next time.
We start at the rail head looking south with the results of the Thursday Gang's clearance efforts on the left. These ex-sleepers are not fit for any further use so will be disposed of.
Until next time.
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Who owns to road bridge & who is paying for the wok?
ReplyDeleteHello David, The responsibility for the bridge lies with Shropshire County Council, who are paying for the work. The lowering solution was agreed as a compromise solution to avoid a full replacement of the bridge deck. Both CHR and SCC win in this situation as SCC avoid the cost of a replacement bridge and CHR will be able to run trains under the bridge to Weston.
ReplyDeleteDoes SCC own all of the road over railway bridges on your line?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delay in replying. The overbridges are owned by a number of public authorities. The trunk toads are the responsibility of the Highways Authority. Usually bridges are the responsibility of who is crossing over.
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