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| Crossing timbers under the nose section have to be moved by hand, because the crane cannot lift under the footbridge. |
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| The timbers are up to 15' and about 250kg each, so they need to be handled by a team. |
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| All replacement timbers have been manhandled into place, then the job of gauging, drilling and fixing can progress. |
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| Malcolm cleaning under chairs and fitting ferrules, Ken drilling, Graham greasing and placing screws, Les supplying materials, and Bill rattling down screws |
Meanwhile, back at the shed, the crane is having its annual inspection. It will be needed for trackwork in the near future.
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| The Lloyds British inspector checking the crane, which has been passed for use for another year. |
