Aln Valley Railway

Longhoughton Goods Yard - BS, DMS, KSW, IC, RJ, MH, tbc, Baz and Dave had an early start and made a start at fitting the fire escape steps to the workshop end of the staff Mk 1. Kay has undertaken some more cosmetic work on his RH 165DE. Ian helped out with the staff Mk 1. Roland continued his work on the rail crane assisted by all just before dinner - the sticking collar was forced roind and upwards, this will enable the shaft to be cleaned up and should enable it to turn freely - getting there!

Longhoughton Goods Yard - BS, DMS, RJ, IC, tbc, With the staff Mk 1 in a start was made on transfering all tools, etc. from other locations. Roland continued work on the rail crane.

Longhoughton Goods Yard - BS, DMS, IC, TS, DT, RJ, MH, moving and sorting materials, dismantling track panels., Well we had a hot day up at the yard. As Ian’s digger is still “”offcontract”" and sitting in the yard Ian, Baz and DT used it to dig out the line of siding two and lay out some more F27 concrete sleepers and 113A flatbottom rail. The new bits have been set down into the yard so that the ballast is at rail level enabling vehicles to run over the top of it. While that was being done Roland was having a look at the crane; Mark and I gave him a hand, and the spider that carries the rollers for the actual crane body is now starting to turn a bit easier - more work is required but we are on our way to having a useable crane Tom was working on the engine of Scarth the Dumper.

Longhoughton Goods Yard - , sort panels, etc.,

Longhoughton Goods Yard - , Sorting out panels, etc.,

Longhoughton Goods Yard - , moving and sorting track materials; dismantling track panels.,

Longhoughton Goods Yard - IC, BS, DMS, KSW, TS, MH, Rail was postioned under the wheels of the 165DE, panels were laid out and the 165DE moved onto siding two. meanwhile the ring on the crane was heated with the gas burner and tension applied; it finally gave in but require further work. A little bit of tidying up.

Longhoughton Goods Yard - BS, DMS, IC, TS, Panels were laid out infron of the crane and this was moved. A start was made on constrction of siding 2. Panels were laid to allow the Matisa to be moved.