Hello Keith, this was Hayle on Saturday morning, arriving on the 08.13 bus from Penzance, hope you get these ok, then I will leave you in peace.
All the best, Roger The slog is nearly over, well done Roger, and many thanks. Mick will be sending pictures to you.
All the best, Roger The slog is nearly over, well done Roger, and many thanks. Mick will be sending pictures to you.
305 141122a Dragging the long welded rail across Hayle Viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen
306 141122b The Graceful Arch leading to the Plantation Bridge. Copyright Roger Winnen N.B. Roger has nearly worn out the path and himself with the numerous trips up the hill he's made - well done Roger.
307 141122c Removing the short sections of rail prior to installing the cwr rail. Copyright Roger Winnen. Note the track panels were individually installed thus seating the sleepers correctly. The short lengths of rail were then removed and placed centrally to act as guide rails in the event of a derailment. The new continously welded rail was fitted into vacated fastenings.
308 141122d Ducting being placed into position and the temp rail now refitted in the centre of the sleepers, it looks a narrow gauge line! Copyright Roger Winnen
309 141122e Back just east of Plantation bridge cutting the track in preparation for the new cwr. Copyright Roger Winnen.
310 141122f Moving the rail, how easy it looks! Copyright Roger Winnen.
311 141122g Fastening the track to the concrete sleepers. Copyright Roger Winnen
312 141122h Bringing further lengths of cwr rail from east of Hayle Station. Copyright Roger Winnen
313 141122i The viewing gallery for the orange army as the new rail is moved into position. Copyright Roger Winnen
314 141122j The viaduct through the old foundry site. Copyright Roger Winnen
315 141122k Carrying the load and what a load of traffic in Foundry Square signs of the time to come. Copyright Roger Winnen
316 141122l More rails being dragged as my First Kernow Bus 18 arrives at Foundry Square. Copyright Roger Winnen (Home for lunch)