To create a new junction for the main line loop, a section of curved track was replaced by a right-hand turnout, which had arrived a few days previously.
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| Preliminary work, done a couple of weeks previously, to widen the cutting to accommodate the new turnout. |
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| Transporting the new turnout to the worksite. |
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| Curved track and ballast removed. |
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| The deeper excavation will cater for long timber headblocks for installation of the point operating lever. Also, note new section of weed mat ready for the turnout installation. |
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| The new turnout in place and ballasted. |
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| The start of the new main line diverging to the left. |
