
July - August
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Sleeper replacement
Saturday 13th August, Leyburn West (Bridge 25)
Even with the bright weather, it was difficult with low light levels under the bridge
Vegetation is still an issue
Poor drainage under the bridge meant many sleepers were beyond usable life
The steam service is loaded with water, as we clear the track ready for it to pass.
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Sleeper replacement
Saturday 16th July, Leyburn East
Sleepers being dug out ready for changing
Todays steam service
The RHF makes its way east from Leyburn
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Sleeper replacement
Saturday 9th July, West of Bedale loop
The fastenings are removed from the old sleepers
Digging out of the trackbed ready for the new sleepers
New ferrules are put into the chairs ready for the chairscrews to be fastened down
The steam service runs over the improved track