The weather has missed the volunteers so much during the closed months that in just one day it decided to show them every season. Sun, rain, wind and freezing temperatures. Despite all of this the team continued with the dressing of the line and assembly of the point for the refuge siding.
Andy G was on hand to take a few pictures.
We start at a previously unknown location but now thanks to the hard work of the restoration team we can confirm that this is at 19 1/4 milepost. The post now looks fantastic in it's new coat of paint.
Meanwhile the point timbers were placed in position and cut to the correct length. Pete doing the honours with the saw.
The point components are then placed in position and aligned using the ultimate setting out tool, the string line.
During one of the doses of liquid sunshine Ian and Phil swap tales of how it never rained when they were younger. A shame that the weather was not listening.
Just a handful of minutes later the sun was out again and the job continued.
The assembly of the point proceeded for the rest of the day with parts being lined up.
At the end of the day the point looks fairly complete but there is still lots to do before the parts are finally bolted in position.
Many thanks to all of the volunteers and to Andy G for the photos.
Until next time.
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