September - October

Sleeper replacement

Saturday 30th Oct, Morton Flats

Digging out the old sleepers before removal

The new sleepers are set out, whilst the track bed is prepared.

27 sleepers were replaced today, making it a total of 700 changed this year.  Many thanks to all those who have donated to the track fund, meaning we are able to keep the railway open and up to a good standard. We still need your help to buy more sleepers and track components in order to keep on top of the 50 years of neglect. please donate if you can :-)

Track improvements

Saturday 9th Oct, Preston under Scar

Bags of packing ballast were used for jacking and packing dipped joints. 

The sleeper ends were being dug out so this section of rail could be slewed over and straightened. Other tasks undertaken during the wetness that was Saturday included, fishplate oiling and removal of track twist.

Vegetation clearance around bridge 31 

Sleeper replacement

Saturday 2nd Oct, Fox Park

Digging out of the old sleepers is under way

The new sleepers are ready to be put in and fastened to the track

The speed restriction on this section is reduced in length due to the extensive sleeper changing that has been done.

Sleeper replacement and Tree felling

Saturday 18th Sept, Fox Park near Newton le Willows

The new sleepers are fastened down

Trees were cleared on the inside of the curve to improve visibility

Sleepers being dug out, ready for removal