We start off with a few pictures from Colin from the Tuesday Gang, first the work plan is discussed and the necessary materials selected. A panel a day keeps the extension in play.. Once the rails had been chosen the JCB swings them in to position to start the assembly process.
This nicely framed shot shows the track all the way back to Gasworks Bridge.
On the other side of the gap a short length was put in to space out the joints over the crossing.
The last picture from Colin is looking back towards Oswestry. This view gives you an idea of roughly what has been excavated. The raised area to the right is roughly level and about the previous level of the trackbed. The downward gradients starts where Colin stood to take the picture.
We now move on to a gloriously sunny, but crisp, Thursday. Andy G took the following pictures. Firstly enjoy the sun and a cuppa, now firmly established as an integral part of the day.
Phil B, Glyn W, Tome, Steve, Dave and Glynn soak up the rays and warm the inner man with a fresh brew.
The objective was to get the last panel in before the crossing, we couldn't get across the crossing as somebody has parked their car in the way... Well not really, we have to wait until the drains are laid and the ballast bed can go down. But best move those cars as the gang are rapidly approaching from behind.
The site fencing marks where the drains are being dug. The gap between the two rail ends is under 200 feet or around three and a smidge rail lengths. Phil is taking a picture to remind us how far is still to go.
Thanks to all who turned out and to Colin and Andy who took the photos.
Until next time.
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