Acton Work Party 26th Jan 08
26th January 2008

We travelled to Acton again to do maintenance work prior to the March open day. This involved levelling and repacking track, as well as re-aligning the departures platform so it was parallel with the platform!

Livvy the tram came with us, but we were so busy we didn't have time to play with her, so she remained in the van.


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the driving trailer of a 4COR unit under restoration in the yard.
the driving trailer of a 4COR unit under restoration in the yard.
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2008-01-26 12:48:49
the departures platform.
the departures platform.
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2008-01-26 16:49:10
the now re-aligned departure platform.  This was moved by Stephen, Stese and Dan, and I assisted in repacking it.  The big sleeper is holding the track still and also provides a step for passengers embarking.
the now re-aligned departure platform. This was moved by Stephen, Stese and Dan, and I assisted in repacking it. The big sleeper is holding the track still and also provides a step for passengers embarking.
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2008-01-26 16:49:20
Adrian and Stese roll down the hill into the arrivals platform when we were testing the levels.  I subsequently removed a panel aided by Stese and we re-levelled the loop.
Adrian and Stese roll down the hill into the arrivals platform when we were testing the levels. I subsequently removed a panel aided by Stese and we re-levelled the loop.
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2008-01-26 16:49:34
Stephen and Chris at work.  Some might say Stephen looks far too relaxed!!
Stephen and Chris at work. Some might say Stephen looks far too relaxed!!
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2008-01-26 16:50:32
We removed the temporary boarding and pea shingle (nice as it looked) and replaced it with soil taken from a skip, which we have free pickings of before its removed.
We removed the temporary boarding and pea shingle (nice as it looked) and replaced it with soil taken from a skip, which we have free pickings of before its removed.
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2008-01-26 16:51:07
the loop at the end of the line with Stephen and Chris in the distance doing P way.
the loop at the end of the line with Stephen and Chris in the distance doing P way.
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2008-01-26 16:51:17
Sarah looking a bit slim.  Her bogies have been taken away by an outside contractor (the same who helped with the LRT overhaul) and she should hopefully be regauged and running ready for March.  I'm looking forward to having a go on this one.
Sarah looking a bit slim. Her bogies have been taken away by an outside contractor (the same who helped with the LRT overhaul) and she should hopefully be regauged and running ready for March. I'm looking forward to having a go on this one.
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2008-01-26 17:17:46
the LRTs big sister.
the LRTs big sister.
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2008-01-26 17:20:12