Houghwell Burn Bridge Work

Houghwell Burn bridge requires maintenance and a thorough inspection.    The opportunity to do this is being taken while the bottom section of the line is already closed.

Vic watching Ian dismount the digger at engine curve

Having tracked down the sleepers on the bank,
Vic has the job described by Ian
(who previously removed the track panel)

Vic clearing ballast from the deck,  then some
sleepers being removed by Geoff & Ian
to expose the spanning I beams on the abutment

Geoff removing more deck over the north
abutment, assisted by John & Dave

Vic removing a ballast retaining stringer

Showing an original Rayne & Burn side beam
as Vic removes the sleeper deck

John, Dave & Geoff clearing the top of
the south abutment

The bridge beams now opened up