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Friday, 5 April 2013

Causey Cant

The photos below were taken yesterday, and are courtesy of Ian Cowan & Geoff Lowe

They show Ian, Geoff and Dave adjusting the cant (or cross level) of the curve near Causey Bridge End farm.
Geoff & Dave check the existing cant
Ian jacking the rail as Dave watches the level
String several jacks in place .....
..... then shovel pack the ballast ....
..... move the jacks forward and repeat .....
..... until a satisfactory cant is achieved
The photos above were taken yesterday, and are courtesy of Ian Cowan & Geoff Lowe