Thursday, 25 January 2024

More track set-out

After an afternoon clearing weed trees (Flinders Range wattle) which had sprung up in the area near the dam, we were able to set out most of the remaining track to make sure there was enough track to complete the main line.

It looks like there is enough space to the right of the main line for a passing loop.


Some of those small bushes in the foreground will have to go for the passing loop!


The main line almost joins up near the small lily pond.  It looks like a straight section will have to be cut to fit, but there will be enough track.

Brake Modifications to the New Open Wagons

Both of the new open wagons include electrically-operated parking brakes on one bogie.  Parking brakes are essential as most of the track is...