The Chips Are Down

The New Year has seen a further push to get ready for April, when it's planned to open the extension to Weston. 

There are many jobs that need to be completed and the volunteers are working flat out in multiple locations.  Andy G has been busy with his camera catching up with progress.

We start at Black Meadow Crossing where the fencing and cattle grids need to be finalised. In the first picture the northern grids are in place and the fencing is in progress.

The view looking north at the end of the day shows that the work is almost complete.

Down at Weston it's time to work on the platform surface and large quantities of chippings have been laid and rolled.

Starting from the north of the platform we can see the view of the bay platform and refreshment coach.

The area beside the refreshment coach, which will be known as Snacks On The Tracks, is shown in the next photo.

The access way to the coach is looking good.

On the side facing the road further chippings are being spread and rolled.

Just a few more loads and the entrance will be complete.

Work is ongoing on the fence next to the brewery.

The piles of chips are gradually being reduced as the platform surface grows.

The stones need to be layered and rolled.

Elsewhere work continues on the details that will add to the atmosphere at the stations. Steve and Phil show their latest projects.

Many thanks to Andy G for the pictures.

Until next time.