Even though the weather decided to moisten the ground it was business as normal on Tuesday as work proceeded on the refuge siding. The objective was to lengthen the siding by adding in extra track panels.
Photographers Andy G and Phil L share the honours this week for the pictures.
Phil starts us off by showing the places that the volunteers shelter from the rain. Andy and Martin are under the rear overhang of the excavator whilst Steve prefers the comfort of a plastic bag.
From his hiding place Andy shows us how the rain fell and fell.
Eventually it eased off enough to continue with tracklaying. Here the second rail is about to be moved into position.
As the siding extended south towards the equator the sun came out, the extra distance made all the difference. The rail is being keyed into place.
The team continued south moving the wooden sleepers and rails into position with the Road Rail Crane. A most useful piece of equipment.
The final rail of the day is fishplates up and it's time to head back to base.
All of the tools are loaded away in to the toolbox and the RRC heads back to Weston.
Ian and Steve have a look at what has been achieved during the day before the walk back to Weston and a warm and dry mess room.
Another good days work on the railway as we edge closer to reopening.
Thanks to all who braved the early storms and to photographers Andy and Phil.
Until next time.
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