The story of the CSLR so far, 2008
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Finally,
time and weather (almost) are permitting work to move ahead once more. The base
blockwork has been constructed and partially rendered to complete the return
loop and station base. The track is still loose in the pictures but is in it's
final place. the long siding with the buffer stops will be one side of the
station platform, the other side reaching the inner running line (left). These
two tracks will join with a curved point that is under construction (or at
least, a pile of brass filings is being made from perfectly good rail!) and
continue around the curve following the base.
The two ends are getting closer... I must finish that new point!
The CSLR has been missing a water supply of its own since demolition began at the end of 2006. Finally a brand new water tank and automatic filling device (i.e. when it rains, the butt fills up) has been installed.
Shown in the picture is the CSLR patent pending treatment plant - a 'Brita' jug with filter and used Squash carton being filled for the first time.
At last, we won't have to rely on regular deliveries from the nearby Sierra Leone Railway Company.
The
water supply project was completed using redundant planking from the
all-important decked barbeque area, which has been relaid using new timbers. Now
we can concentrate on the station platforms and layout - and I must finish that
new point!
FINALLY.... that point is finished and installed - the circuit is once again complete (it's only taken since New Year 2007).
Now, to fix the track, ballast and build my new station - if the rain holds off this Easter, we may get a train running!