It was a busy morning or drilling and spiking, with the final 160 odd metres completed.
Not that it was overly critical, but as we’re still having trouble with the circuitry, we did pull the insulated joints apart and swap around the plastic components, unfortunately this wasn’t the issue and we’re able to conclude the issue lies in the brain of flashing light control box.
The big digger collected all the extra materials and headed off to Maldon, which proved to be quite a load!
Around lunch time, the rains arrived and proceeded to set in, which coincided nicely with us handing back our occupation for a train to pass through, another test run for the J class.
Given that we were about done and without an occupation, we decided it was drier in the carriages than out on the ground, so we joined them for a trip through to Maldon and back! A very pleasant way to spend the arvo, a great way to experience all of our recent hard work!
Tomorrow’s weather is not looking very pleasant for working, so we’ll cancel the workday and postpone the very final part of the job by the Bridge until next week when the weather is kinder. Tuesday will be a workday, meeting Maldon 8am or on site from 8.30am.
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