The Gwili Railway thread

Some more updates-

1. Platform ramp and wall progressing

2. More platform surfacing underway, about halfway now...

3. Second Occcupation crossing with fencing installed.

We have also taken delivery of the new wooden mile post tops, a total of 8, (in traditional style) and they will now be painted and cast numbers added before being attached to the original posts which still remain. (The extension is just over 1.75 miles long)

Likely that the tamper machine will return in August so with a good wind the trackwork, fencing and platform should be completed by the start of September. This will leave a few jobs such as remaining S + T work, signage and a general tidy up. So we are getting closer...

Regards

Matt

 

Update

The disabled ramp and wall at Abergwili are now almost complete, just a few small bits to do. Sorry no pics just yet.

The tamper machine is due to visit in August so we are gearing up for the last bits of trackwork.

With the platform track and fencing almost finished we are on the home straight....

Regards

Matt

 

Update

1. Completed fencing at Abergwili, just awaiting final platform surface

2. Disabled Ramp complete

3. Platform surface getting closer to ramp!

The mile post heads (all 8) are being painted into gloss white before having the numbers attached. The design of the head is original to the Carmarthen and Cardigan Railway so another little authentic detail.

Lots of odd jobs planned, final rail changes and track adjustment before the tamper visits, which is now set to be in a few weeks.

Regards

Matt

 

Mini update-

The S and T gang have been busy installing the signal arms on the extension, for those with access to Facebook there is a video of the down home (which is motorised) being tested.

Also installed today was the down distant lamp with yellow aspect.

More works planned in the near future so updates to follow.

Regards

Matt

 

Had the pleasure to see the level crossing in use last Tuesday.

 

nice pictures, we are very fortunate to have this feature on the line with the award-winning GWR reproduction gates, and also having recently renewed the surface which can be seen clearly in the photo(s). The scene is complemented by the signal box and GWR signals, and we've even got plans to move the portocabin!

won't be long before passenger trains can use it....

Regards

Matt

 

can I add a thank you to your friendly Signalman for allowing me in the box and explaining something of the workings. The Gwili has a nice atmosphere.

 

On display and much more accessible than previously. Lovely Welshism whilst I was there "we have three working engines and none of them work". Now, I know what he meant....

 

Only a temporary situation....

Moorbarrow should be back in service this week

Welsh Guardsman is being reassembled at Llangollen.

Haulwen's ticket has expired, but is on display as above with Austerity 3829 (the blue one)

Olwen's boiler progressing between other jobs.

Regards

Matt

 

And Moorbarrow is out on test this afternoon after a replacement spring was fitted this morning

Regards

Matt

 

update-

Platform ramp and wall at Abergwili now completed, next steps will be to fit handrails and complete the surfacing.

Tamper visit has been booked and a few jobs on the track will be done before we can let the machine take over..

Regards

Matt

 

Tamper machine 73315 has just arrived, work starts on Monday....

Regards

Matt

 

Ready to go....

Regards

Matt

 

You have had a locomotive return?


N

 

yes indeed, Welsh Guardsman has returned from Llangollen with a new 10 year ticket....very welcome news.
Might get a pic later

regards

Matt

 

Update-

1. Welcome back...

2. Tamped track at Pontyfelin crossing looking towards Bronwydd

3. Bronwydd down home with arm and track tamped

4. Tamper at work at Abergwili Jtn station.

A good day all in all!

Regards

Matt

 

Update

Some more pics of the tamped track (work form since last photos) and the south end of the platform shaping up nicely.

Regards

Matt

 

Welsh Guardsman back in service today

Regards

Matt

 

Update

140 tonnes of ballast (the last round!) spread on the shoulders today post-tamper. The trackwork on the extension is now all but finished, just a few minor jobs to do.

Next on the list will be anti-trespass grids for all occupation crossings, completion of the platform and completion of the fencing.

On the home straight now...

Regards

Matt

 

I'm impressed!

You guys must be well chuffed.

I've been following the progress, but just haven't felt the need to comment, until now.

This thread really needs to be renamed "The Gwilli good news thread" as that seems to be all that happens............... think about it..........................