Tuesday Gang

With the work coming up on the crossing it's time to bring the two parts closer together. The team spent the day preparing the trackbed and then assembling the two track panels. Andy G was on hand with the camera to take the pictures.

We start looking at the prepared ballast bed with one  track panel already laid out. Noel surveys the scene during mid morning tea break.

The next lot of sleepers have been laid out and the first rail installed.  This is the last full panel before the crossing and was left until now to allow access and turning space.

With the rails now in place and the rails for the crossing strategically placed we are ready for the next phase.

At the end of the day the track has arrived at the crossing and the site is being closed for the night.

We are now ready to start work at the crossing. Once the rails are connected there is still much to do before passenger trains can run along the extension. The track needs to be adjusted to the correct Alignment and topped up with ballast.

Thanks to all who came along to lend a hand and to Andy G for the pictures.

Until next time.