January - February

Tree removal

28th February, Leyburn

Looking west at the start of the day

After a days cutting, the difference can be seen on the right of the picture

One of the bigger specimens removed

Track maintenance

22nd February, Constable Burton

A bad joint had been identified and required some remedial action

The mud was replaced with ballast, then the track was jacked and packed. Any loose or worn track components were tightened or replaced. The fishplates were also oiled.

Tree removal

21st February, Wensley

To improve the sightline for the road crossing, trees on the left of the picture were down to be removed

A view from the same place at the end of the day

Some of the bigger trees removed, mainly Ash

The JCB being secured to the train

The works train at Wensley station

Crossing Replacement

7th February, Ainderby

The old crossing timers are removed 

New panlock keys replaced the old worn ones. The years of mud build up was also cleaned out.

Once the sleepers and other track components had been checked, the new packing timbers could be nailed down.

New ballast was also used.

The main crossing timbers being prepared.

Sleeper Replacement

24th January, West of Newton le Willows

Work continues on this section, with new panlock keys replacing tired wooden and steel ones

Work in progress

Sleeper Replacement and other track repairs

10th January, West of Newton le Willows

Digging out rotten sleepers

Fishplates were oiled and steel keys were replaced amongst other things.....

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