Today was all about preparing the various components needed to build the turnout next week.
Of course, all the point timbers we needed were at the bottom of the pile! So, most of the day was dedicated to sorting them out. However, we got there, and now the piles look much neater.
We also laid out all the bits of turnout we had on hand, to begin working out what went where.
We didn’t lay it out exactly, but we determined which rails will be used where in the turnout. We had everything we needed – you’d almost think we’d had a bit of practice.
The view from the platform shows the headshunt taking shape.
We’ve had an extremely successful week in our fund-raising efforts through the buy a sleeper campaign, raising around $40,000 of that this week!!!
To ensure we can continue getting these sleepers installed, we still need to raise a bit more. If you’re able to help, in any way at all, we’d get there in no time!
Donations can be made securely on the official VGR website https://www.vgr.com.au/product/buy-a-sleeper/406?cs=true&cst=custom
Next week’s crew will be installing the turnout in Maldon Yard. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday meeting at Maldon from 8am.
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