Aln Valley Railway

“Longhoughton Goods Yard - DMS, MH, RJ, DT, KSW , continuation of general tasks as required; leveling area for the “”trolley line”", moving sleepers to aproximate positions, moving rail, wire brushing the 165DE, inspecting rail crane, sorting track components, etc., Dave S bussed it up to Longhoughton arriving shortly after nine and checked over 37995. Tom dropped the genny off. Mark arrived soon after followed by Roland, Dave T and KSW. Roland continues to attack crane. Dave S moved the trailer up to the stockpile with the tractor, and unloaded the wooden sleeper and chairs, but then had a little bit of difficulty reversing the trailer when a wheel hit a rut. Mark, Kay, Dave T wire brushed more of the 165DE and the 48DS and gave the prepared areas a coat of red oxide. DMS, Kay and Mark had a go at removing the brake block hangers in a bid to fee up the brake rigging on the 165DE. Dave then moved the remainder of the society’s concrete sleepers ready to extend the trolley line. No trains as ECML under possession. Pictures from today are at http://www.daveshell.fotopic.net/c1084679.html