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Sunday, 19 February 2012

A Varied Day

James checking No.6's water level, guided by Sarah
Meanwhile, setting out old track panels for dismantling
(photo courtesy of Neville Whaler)
Later, no.6 heading past the box on the first train .....
(photo courtesy of Neville Whaler)
..... and passing on the main while panels are dismantled

In the shed, Richard removed Cochrane's connecting rods, because play in the cross head slippers needs to be reduced.  New left hand side piston rings will also be fitted (rhs done some time ago).

Richard removing the left big end cotter ....
..... then the left connecting rod, assisted by Peter .....
..... and James on the right connecting rod

In Causey Woods - all photos courtesy of Ian Cowan

The youth team removing ballast from Causey point,
which is due for retimbering and improved drainage
Angela painting the fixed distant at Tanfield
Tanfield - railway of the red kite