2014 Spring Outdoor Week

Facts, Figures and Photos


Un-audited people days 192.5 (Last year - 205)
Number of people who gave their time and energy 43 (Last year - 38)

Re-sleepering 12 lengths of track in Dolgoch Woods (132 sleepers):

• Dismantling existing panels
• Reassembled with the new sleepers and fixings
• Shovel packed as required
• Tamped ramps
• Salvaged old fixings
• Salvaged old sleepers

Re-sleepering 8 lengths of track West of the Quarry Siding burn site (80 sleepers):

• Dismantling existing panels
• Reassembled with the new sleepers and fixings
• Shovel packed as required
• Tamped ramps
• Salvaged old fixings
• Salvaged old sleepers
• 2 train loads of ballast

Re-sleepering and re-railing just west of Brynglas loop (36 sleepers):

• Dismantling existing panels
• Reassembled with the new sleepers, rails and fixings
• Shovel packed as required
• Salvaged old fixings
• Salvaged old sleepers

Line side vegetation management:

• Removal of storm damaged trees, dangerous trees and branches
• Routine drainage maintenance
• Removing accumulations of wet leaves on and next to the track
• Track gauge checks
• Various bonfires

Everything else:

• Dealing with any issues arising from the PW inspections
• Wharf Station Southside work
• Burying a 12 metre drain pipe between Quarry Siding and Abergynolwyn
• Dividing into 2 sections 3 of the ex Trecwn turnouts at Wharf
• Returning tools to storage
• Gardening at Wharf
• Creation of a temporary walkway across the new track work outside the Gunpowder Shed
• A further train load of ballast loaded at Wharf

A huge 'Thank You' to:

• The gang for doing all the work
• The catering department for feeding and watering everyone at the gang dinner and at lunch times
• The staff for helping on the ground
• The staff for facilitating a selection of requests
• The sandwich delivery service
• The beverage “provisioner”
• The evening entertainment providers
• Everyone else Keith has forgotten to thank
• The weather – which was very much better than forecast!

If you fancy having a go at outdoor work take a look at our Volunteering pages to find out how. Even if you can only manage a few hours your assistance will be very welcome! The next long weekend working party is over 21-24 March. If you cannot make it that weekend there is always Tidy the Railway 18 - 21 April.

Update provided by Keith Theobald, photos by Steve Bowers and Keith Theobald


















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