Tuesday the 9th

But Tuesday was the 21st you say, not the 9th. That is true but in Oswestry we were toasting the 9th.  The volunteers restarted work on the centre road and installed panel number nine.

The day started with a shunt with Andy R at the controls of Telemon our trusty shunter.  Once the way was clear more rail was brought up to allow us to assemble another panel.

We start with a picture from Guy showing the end of panel number eight. This is just about in line with the north end of the station building.

The first job was a rail hunt. Once a suitable pair had been found it was time to prepare the ironmen for the lift. Here Norman keeps an eye on photographer Andy G whilst Andy R, John and Colin ready the ironman with Mick casting an eye over the proceedings.

Once the rails were loaded between the trolley and the frame it was time to move off and journey up the line. The team make their way over the single slip towards their destination.

With the first rail in position, Mick and Norman tighten up the bolts on the fishplate in the foreground whilst Tom, Colin and Noel are putting the keys in the chairs to hold the rail in position.

The second rail was then installed with Noel, Mick and Colin starting on the keys.

Just the last few to put in place.

That's it. Panel number nine completed. John, Mick, Andy R, Colin and Noel look happy with progress before returning to base to celebrate with a mug of tea.

Another panel of progress as we head north to complete the run round.

Thanks to all who braved the sunshine and to Guy for the first picture and Andy G for the rest.

Until next time.