Another wet and windy week in the Gem of the Peak with work
mainly focused on the tracks and the demolition of the front half of the old
sheds.
Permanent way were in action seeing to little work left on
the first running line on the passing loop, completing that, re-packing is next
on the list. As the number of people was limited ballasting had to be left for
another day. However, track work on the branch could proceed, with the relaying
of two pieces of rail to remove an irregularity in track height.
The Motive Power Department finally received the fully
refurbished motor needed for L10 today, after being picked up on the Clayton factory
visit on Friday – the motor will be fitted as soon as possible to reduce the
risk of damage. Another locomotive back on tracks was Lizzie, after a good
number of months in hibernation it was finally put back to work, first shunting
Manrider 104 to release L10 out of number 1 road, then to propel the powerless
chassis to Steeplehouse. Lizzie then had a full lubrication, grease and
inspection before being driven the full length of the line to the passing loop
on test, successfully traversing the running side of the loop.
In other news, Manrider 101, used on the branch line is
having a complete makeover; currently the black hammerite is going on the lower
chassis and is looking fantastic for a first coat.
The relentless demolition of the front old wagon body shed
is progressing in leaps and bounds. All the sides of the shed have now been
taken out and the task currently is to remove the top layer of rubber to reduce
the weight of the roof so it can be “easily” lifted clear.
Another productive week in the land of SGLR!
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| The SGLR team at Clayton Equipment Ltd. |
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| The refurbished motor for L10 |
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| Shunting in Dark Lane Quarry |
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| L10 being hand trammed onto the traverser |
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| Lizzie near Sandy Lane on test. |
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