Mainly Replacing a 14' Timber

Ian showing Ian a crack found in the digger cylinder head

Rob working on signage

The drive to No.12 point at Terrace Junction from MH signalbox passes through cranks, the pivots of which are moving on a decaying timber.   In order to make the movement positive & easier for signalmen, we are replacing the timber.

Colin driving out a pivot mounting bolt
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Bill trying to push the timber out from under the rails .....
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

..... while Colin & Steve pull at the other end
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Michael, Steve, Bill, Kevin, Colin, Ian & Dave pulling, pushing & levering the timber out

14' of timber removed

A replacement 14' hardwood timber is eased into place

Ian drilling fixings

Steve & Bill tightening other bolts on the switch

Dave & Bill packing under the chairs

Ian bolting down a pivot mounting
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

More fitting out work

Final packing after checking that the repairs are effective