Block working? Have we finished all of the track and are now working on the signalling? Not quite. Still a long way to go and in these days of uncertainty timings can change due to outside circumstances. Inspite of the general mood the feeling at Weston is positive and we keep moving forward.
In the latest developments strange rumblings under the road bridge and cries of 'pouritin' have be heard as the volunteers mystically dance around with a wheelbarrow. Andy G was on hand with his camera to catch this strange ceremony.
The ceremony starts with the gathering around the cement mixer and the ritual cry of 'starterup', which can mean lots of wasted arm movements and leg pulling if you forget to open the fuel tap. Once the beat of the machine is established it's time for the ingredients to be fed into the mixer. The photo shows the team in full swing preparing another mix.
Once ready the mix is transported in the wheelbarrow and poured into the waiting moulds. The concrete is then allowed to cure.
After setting the moulds are stripped and the finished product sees the light of day. What are they? These are the foundation blocks for the precast platform sections. We need to make quite a few of these so the team will be busy for a while.
Another good week of progress at Weston with thanks to the volunteers who came along and to Andy G for the pictures.
Work continues at other sites as we prepare for the operating season.
Until next time.
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