It’s that time of year once again, where the detailed track inspection needs to be undertaken.

This week has seen the running lines in all three yards closely inspected as well as several minor repairs undertaken.

General lubricating maintenance and checking has occurred at Maldon and Muckleford with seasonal adjustments undertaken as required.

Maldon Yard had 10 loose 60lb bolts, all of which we’ve replaced with high tensile options, hopefully reducing the ongoing maintenance there.

The most severe items of concern found between Maldon and Donkey Farm Track were around 10 loose fish bolts – all of the older style and almost all of those we’ve replaced. This section, being now 100% concrete, is holding its line and top extremely well given the lack of available ballast, which is very pleasing and bodes very well for holding in excellent space once ballast and tamping can occur.

Next week will most likely be more of the same, weather and man power depending.

Monday and Tuesday’s crew will meet at Maldon at 8am – be prepared for a bit of walking.

Monday will see us doing odd jobs around Maldon station to start with. The weather will dictate what the rest of the day will look like.

Meeting at 8am Maldon

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no workday Thursday 30/4/26

Starting at Maldon at 8am