A rather busy week at Steeple Grange with a lot of work focused on the Permanent Way.
After the Easter Weekend has passed it has shown up the weak points along the line. Literally! Starting with the passing loop the Permenent Way team marked up a replacement point for the Recreation Ground Station side point, this was then propelled up to the loop, once the old y- point was removed, the new right handed point was placed down in the gap. Connecting up would be completed early on the Sunday morning. In other news from thursday, Hibberd 4008 was also on the list, with the underframe being restored, by the end of the day the whole of the external underframe was protected with red oxide.
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| The new point installed |
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| Work progressing on Hibberd 4008 |
Today started with the Permenent Way team starting early to re-connect the mainline, this was completed in good time to allow for the first proving run to be completed. ZM32 was also having attention, with the valve clearances being examined and other parts on the engine. With mainline services underway, the motive power department turned attention to Hibberd 4008, with red oxide being applied to the cab area, by the end of the day this was completed and is now looking splendid!
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| Hibberd 4008 at the end of the day |
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| ZM32 being prepared |
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| Greenbat arriving at Steeplehouse
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| Ready to bank the last train to Dark Lane Quarry |
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