Boat of Garten South project

Along with all the work been done at Dalfaber. Work is also progressing at Boat of Garten South.  The lead off table at Boat South has been in poor condition for some time. With cranks and pulley wheels becoming un-secure, leading to excessive movement and signal equipment not working as it should. Now is the time to correct these issues, as there is very few trains running so minimal effect will be felt by the rest of the railway..

The old table striped down ready for the work to begin.

Georgie and the Road railer making light work at removing the old table.

Think, how much work and time this would have taken without this machine. Two persons and one hour the old table was out.

The hole cleaned out, levelled out and dug to the correct depth.

This work was mostly done using the machine and its bucket. Then just a little work with the shovels at the end to take out the lumps.

The new table that was built month before, carefully been lifted into position.

With a little bit of work new table in the correct position. Set to the right height. Plus as level as can be hoped for.

Replacement components looked out, cleaned and prepared for fitting.

New cranks with rodding starting to be reconnected. Still lots to do but progressing well.

Under the frame new vertical cranks have been install. With 17 points moving to 20 and the new FPLs will be on 19.

This is only the beginning of this work! With lots still to be done. Interlocking changes plus the installation of a new lattice signal post on the Up line still to come!