Today we have received the last load of one or two (Read 237.....) F27 concrete sleepers. These were acquired from the relaying and doubling work on the Ebbw Vale line. They were being stored at the old mine site in Crumlin where our intrepid Mr Alpin spotted them. Following negotiations which ebbed and flowed like billy-o. Rob was able to arrange to have these delivered directly to Lydney Junction. (At one point it looked like we would have to collect them ourselves, which would have made life interesting to say the least!)
Arriving at Lydney. Photo courtesy of Rob Alpin.
Although these are not for immediate use, they will go to join the modest amount of these sleepers we already have. The intention is to use these to replace the final length of timbered track in the mainline between Lydney Bypass crossing and the gantry signal just above Harbour Rd crossing. Its hoped barring any major setbacks we should commence relaying this section in winter 2016. So pencil it in your diaries now p/way fans, we'll need any help you wish to give us!
Failing that, should you wish to sponsor a sleeper to ease the financial burden on our team, they are £5 each. For anybody interested please contact us through this blog, or contact the DFR on 01594 845840 and leave your details, I (Ed) or Rob will get back to you as soon as we humanly can.
Cheers!
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