September - October

Sleeper replacement

24 - 25th October, Crakehall

Over 50 sleepers were marked up for changing in this section

Looking down the section, the new sleepers can be seen at the side of the line waiting to be used

The works train arrives, a long nights sleeper changing followed.

A total of 48 sleepers were changed by the Friday Night Gang, work finished at 6:30am

Tree removal

19th October, Crakehall

Looking east before any felling begins

Felling was concentrated on the left side in this view, the trees were laid to provide a barrier ready for ballasting. Removing the trees also helps dry up the trackbed.

Looking west

Felling was mainly on the right side of this picture

Sleeper replacement

4th October, Leeming bar

An old sleeper needing replacement

The sleeper removed

New sleepers are in place and being screwed to the chairs

16 Sleepers were replaced today

Track bed repairs/ Ballast drop

Preston under scar

The day after the floods

The track bed is supported with old sleepers and new ballast tipped to support the track.

Sleeper replacement

Saturday 13th, Redmire

The old sleeper is removed

The bed is prepared for the new sleeper

The new sleeper in and packed.

More track repairs are carried out closer to the station.

Track Inspection and drainage clearance

Sunday 7th, Wensley - Redmire

After the recent heavy rain an inspection of some of the worst affected areas was taken

Blocked drains lead to ballast being washed away and the sleepers sitting in the water

Excess amounts of ballast being washed away had meant the line was closed beyond Leyburn

Some ballast was tipped and the track jacked and packed. Some drainage clearance also took place in this area

The Wickham trolley was used for today's work, for more pictures of this machine look in the trains and rolling stock part of the gallery