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2021 Photograph Archive

Photographs taken on 7th March 2021

Sunday 7th March. The "Sundae Gang" head up the line just after 9am to perform a line inspection to make sure everything is as it should be after a few months without any trains.
With Van 204 in the consist, the train pauses at the triangle to check it over after a long period in the shed.
The train negotiates the bend at the bottom of Maes Y Llan bank on the approach to Corris – the train was welcomed by much excitement from residents of the village.

The gang close the gates at Braich Goch Farm accommodation crossing to remind regular users of the railways’ presence.
On inspection, it was decided that the current running in board for Corris Station is a little worse for wear, Sam ‘the vandal’ poses with the sign after its removal for patching up and repainting.
With the line inspection complete it was back to Maespoeth to collect some tools, and a future exhibit for the museum. This was the headboard used back in 1996 when loco 4 returned to Corris for a brief period from the Talyllyn Railway.

The headboard made the journey in the only acceptable way.
Back at Corris, Sam attends to an issue with the museum door. Materials delivered to Corris were then loaded on to the works train for the return journey to Maespoeth where…
…. Josh and Sam began stripping the accommodation crossing north of Maespoeth north platform of rotten timbers.

Once the crossing timbers were removed, it was discovered that the sleepers below were in a bad condition and simply “will not do”…
…and the gang soon rolled up their sleeves (or not!) and set out to remove the three life expired sleepers.
Two track jacks are put in place to aid the removal of the sleepers, which proved rather challenging after being in situ for over 20 years!

The sleepers removed, the remaining track bed was then dug out to enable the new sleepers to be put in place…
…and then drilled to allow the spikes to unite the rails and sleepers.
With the track jacked to the correct level/alignment, Jack and Josh tamp the track firmly in place.

Daylight now running in short supply, the works train is then loaded with the life expired sleepers/crossing timbers. The line then returned to serviceable condition, however awaiting more work to be done to enable the accommodation crossing to be fit for use again.

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… including the removal of the station sign board for refurbishment. … following up with a 3-carriage train to check brakes and other functions ... … followed by former TR Chief Engineer John Bate. … before Trefor and Patrick take No. 7 on a very quiet trial run to Corris … … before running round to leave the two Corris engines together. No. 3 was in light steam, while No. 4 was partially dismantled … … before Jack re-secures that one, with new retaining bolts both ends. Meanwhile, Phil is installing a modesty screen around the machine tool area. … before Jack on No. 3 leads the re-arranged formation back into the station. … before arriving in Corris. … and then showing us the recently restored and returned, ex-Corris carriage (T. R. No. 17) in their paint shop. … and returned prior to the formal re-enactment. … and crossing timbers renewed. … adjacent to a seasonal display.

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