We are not just sleep(er)ing...

The line clearance and sleeper preparation continue to make good progress.  The piles of Weston ready sleepers continue to grow thanks to the Thursday Gang.  It won’t be long before we will need another load.

Here is a recent load being delivered to the new worksite beyond the bridge.

The ballast screener has been receiving some care to its Lister ST engine including grinding in the valves. 

There a lot of ballast to screen on the way to Weston so best to have the mechanical parts in good working order.  Here is the screener in all her glory.  If I have kept count correctly this is Mark IV.

Away from the track, work goes on with other items connected to the operation of the railway and the extension.  The signal box at the South end of the station now boasts a fine flight of stairs which will allow access for further work on the signalling.  Here is John admiring his handiwork.

The bracket signal reappeared a couple of years ago on the platform and won’t it look grand to be able to pull off the signal for the first train to Weston. 

John and the team have also made several nice touches around the signal box including a roof over the home for the fire buckets.

Don't forget the Halloween specials this weekend at Llynclys and whilst there you can pick up a 2018 calendar.

Look back again next week for more updates on progress.

Photos from CHR Facebook Page