The Gwili Railway thread

Hello,
Well done!

Nick

 

Hi all

A Sunday morning update-

The tedious job of drilling fishplate holes on the extension is now all but complete. A few more rails to replace and a small amount of ballasting to do and the track work is almost complete (mini champagne moment...)

On Monday work starts on the first occupation crossing and the plan is to systematically work through each of them (there are 3 currently and one extra to install) so that they meet the required standard.

We have a fencing contractor ready to commence work to complete the fencing requirements

Work is also ongoing on the platform, with the final surface planned before the end of May.

On the shed front we have held a site meeting with the contractor and groundwork preparations are due to commence shortly (another mini champagne moment- maybe a prosecco moment perhaps)

On the loco front Moorbarrow and the 03 are currently operating the services. Haulwen' s ticket has now sadly expired after 9 years of excellent reliable service; Welsh Guardsman is being reassembled at Llangollen after repair and Olwen's boiler is having the stays replaced before steam test. The DMU trailer car is in the shed for motor repairs and the addition of a bar to the guards van (so we can serve champagne and prosecco!). Once this leaves the shed GWR 216 should enter which is on the final lap of restoration.

So lots going on down at your favourite West Wales railway....

Regards

Matt

 

Hello Matt,
Is there some kind of artist impression of said shed?

Many thanks


Nick

 

Update

Disabled ramp being constructed at Abergwili Jtn.

Regards

Matt

 

Hi Nick

Not got one to hand, will see if I can get something posted

Thanks

Matt

 

Some pictures of Moorbarrow

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/gwilirailway/27169720301/in/set-72157668867331785/

Regards

Matt

 

Update

Moorbarrow and the 03 continue to run services at present, with Welsh Guardsman at Llangollen under repair and Olwen's boiler also progressing.

The DMU trailer car is shortly to be replaced in the shed by GWR 216, which will receive further attention to the doors, upholstery work and running gear adjustment. A recent pic (not mine)

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/45726467@N02/27132086071/in/search_QM_q_IS_Gwili+railway_AND_s_IS_rec

Meanwhile on the extension those little jobs are progressing, such as fishplate changes, and a push is intended to get the track work and platform completed within the next month or so.

Plans are also on hand for the start of the construction of the engine shed....

Regards

Matt

 

Update

200 tonnes of ballast delivered today to finish off the extension, as well as some more duff for the platform surface. Going to be a busy few weeks....

Regards

Matt

 

Update

Work party at Abergwili today, the disabled ramp is progressing, the loop has been ballasted, work ongoing on the platform surface.

Regards

Matt

 

Some more pictures from the work weekend here

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/gwilirailway/sets/72157670118797656/

Regards

Matt

 

Update

A further photo of the north end of the platform, duff laid, fencing erected, sign planted.

There is another work weekend shortly to complete the wall/ramp/white line platform/handrails.

At Llangollen Welsh Guardsman is coming back together after the hydraulic test on the boiler.

GWR216 is now in the shed with work ongoing on the doors and some upholstery material in order:

Meanwhile at Bronwydd preliminary work has commenced on the construction of the engine shed.

Regards

Matt

 

That's very authentic looking running in board.

What did you do for the posts, and how did you get the letters?

 

All via Steelway, we had a small grant for it.

Regards

Matt

 

Update

A few photos showing-

1. Newly ballasted track (last section to be done on the main line)

2. New fencing installed by the contractor

3. Point timbers being replaced on the main line immediately south of the level crossing.

More work this coming weekend on the platform, surfacing, ramp, handrails etc.

Regards

Matt

 

Matt - Is that a Geismar supplied Donelli KGT 3000 I see in the picture. I ask as we are restoring one on our railway.

Brian

 

Yes, it is, a very useful vehicle.

Regards

Matt

 

But it's really not authentic. Heritage railways should only use traditional manual methods...

 

Haha, I remember working with Peter on the line! Trust me they were traditional manual methods. He was stronger than me and he was like 80 odd!

 

update

More fencing installed on the extension, this time by the first occupation crossing. First photo is looking back towards Bronwydd.

Platform work this weekend, hopefully some more pics to follow.

Regards

Matt

 

i'm hoping to visit next week, seems I'll seem progress!