The first autumn job was the repair of the tunnel roof. We started by removing the temporary cover put on last winter – here it is laid out in the field ready to be folded up and taken off site (yes, it really is that big!)Next, the waterproof membrane and timber cladding was put on, and the roof covered with stoneThe repaired tunnel roof, ready for winterAnother winter job is re-sleepering. Here the volunteers are replacing worn-out sleepers near the stationThe ever-useful works loco, Bessie, was used to bring ballast for the new sleepers More track work, here making repairs to the point switchblades. Bessie the works engine is in use againAnother ongoing job is ditch clearing, to keep water flowing and not flooding the track. This year we are trialing a section of pipe, to test flow capacity
One of the carriage bogies needed maintenance work doing to its brakes, so the opportunity was taken to send it off-site to be stripped down and refurbished at the same time. Parts were disassembled, cleaned up and repainted. A worn axle was turned down, a new brake shoe fitted and everything put back together, ready for the next running season.
