Elsecar-Cortonwood level crossing underway

Work has begun either side of Tingle Bridge Lane in readiness for the final push to Cortonwood. Can anyone help with level crossing parts, particularly track inserts?

 

The track inserts are called Holdfast Panels. New track, sleepers, chairs and fixings have been ordered courtesy of the Paxton trust.
Full barriers and ancilliaries are also sought. Any help or advice gratefully received.
DT.

 

Unlikely to get any second hand Holdfast panels as they have not been around too long.
By which I mean not many of their crossings are likely to be getting replaced yet.
If it was Bomac or Strail panels then the odds might be better.
With Holdfasts the best to go for would be the type that comes in 2 halves split down the centre of the 4 ft a lot easier to put in and take out when required.

 

This is a view accross Tingle Bridge Lane towards the existing formation from Elsecar. We are hoping to be ready for a publicity photoshoot after Easter by steaming the "Monster" to the road's edge! Anyone want to hazard a guess at the cost of excavating and reinstating the road ?
Actual quote will follow shortly (We hope).
Del Tilling.

 

I thought Elsecar were having financial difficulties, so im a little bemused (but very pleased) to see that they're extending - presumably its been sorted out..?

 

The Paxton Trust have donated the cost of new trackwork and ancilliaries for the road crossing. The Dinting bidders, and everyone else with ears, seem to be nodding approval.
Local support is highly vocal, and the other day a dogwalker donated a tenner, so the signs are good! Apparently, every pound buys an inch of track...so the sign says on full zoom!!

 

"Waiting for the road", as they say.
We hope to have the necessary Council permissions in place for work on the carriageway to be possible by midsummer.
Thanks to Ploughman for the advice and thanks for the donations, keep em coming!!
If you would like to help please call me on 07738231639. Del.

 

Level Crossing Update.
New steel gates have been installed either side of Tingle Bridge Lane.
These will remain after the level crossing trackwork is complete, to allow works trains access to the Cortonwood approach.

 

Track and sleepers arrive at Tingle Bridge, and Archbishop helps with Level Crossing Appeal

 

That's a very jaunty angle he's got on that gease-top! Good luck with the crossing guys.

 

The level crossing appeal acheived national recognition with a piece in Heritage Railway issue151. Thank you to all who donated via the website as a result. Latest news: we are awaiting a meeting with Barnsley Council to discuss the road closure procedure, and hoping sufficient funds will come in to enable us to cross the road in September as hoped.
DT.

 

ELEPHANT AND CASTLE HEMINGFIELD SPONSORED WALK

The Elephant and Castle are donating the proceeds of their annual fundraising event to the Level Crossing Appeal. The event takes place on 27th August commencing with a sponsored walk of the line departing EandC at 11am. Hemingfield Halt will be open for one day only to return weary walkers to the pub after the walk's conclusion at Elsecar. The afternoon pub garden fete and auction should be fun, and there will be a free buffet for walkers.
SPONSOR ME FOR A FIVER ANYONE?

 

You can put me down for a fiver Del !

 

and me, i will sponser you as well Del,

Kev

 

Thanks guys, will reserve you a seat on the first train across the road!!
Del.

 

yay a day trip out woo wooo

 

stragglers approaching Cortonwood Station site (recognise anyone?).
The sponsored walk amazed me! The total pledged and raised so far is £2100 and the girlies from the Elephant and Castle want to pose holding a big Czech, or at least thats what they said. Thanks to all especially KC and GW. Happy days. dt.

 

ITS HERE!:clap2:
AFTER SIX MONTHS OF FUNDRAISING THE HOLDFAST CROSSING HAS ARRIVED AT ELSECAR! WE NOW HAVE EVERYTHING WE NEED TO GET THE RAILS ACROSS TINGLE BRIDGE LANE. CORTONWOOD COLLIERY STATION HERE WE COME.....steady on there......just the small matter of a mile of track.........

 

Thats Fantastic News Del, well done to everyone involved so far, now for the big push to Cortonwood.
I will have to see if I can get down soon and have a look at the progress for myself