The last normal Wednesday working day of 2013 and it looked as though it could have been a wash out - but no, the Broadway micro climate came to the rescue, and 17 Volunteers worked non stop for most of the day.
Bricklaying was taking place on two fronts. On 2B a large team were pressing on with remaining courses before the corbelling. By the end of the day 2 courses had been laid along the length. The shelter came into its own as some squally weather blew through.
Bob White continued squaring up the end of 2B which is the completion point at this moment in time.
At the signal box end progress was being made on the initial course of blues. The two rear corners have been built up to the height required to complete the plinth. Also the base of the two pillars that will support the main lever-frame support beams have been laid. It really is taking shape!
Note I have resolved the problem with the signal box camera. Such simple technology shouldn't be so difficult - if you are a Wireless IP camera technician and would like to help us out from time to time, please let me know!
We had a welcome visit from the P Way Gang today. They were on their way to have their Christmas lunch. They were all interested in our progress and I suspect can't wait to reach Broadway! It will be a happy day when we see them coming over Childswickham Bridge.
Down in the car park a team of 4 were continuing to clear out the gully along the perimeter of the car park. I'm not sure how they keep going at this task, but you can see the water is now beginning to flow well. Remember this water comes directly from the platform centre drain which in turn takes the run off from the adjacent embankments.
On the main site Brian Moore continued the good work at clearing the self seeded trees from the embankments. We will be able to see Honeybourne soon!
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| Two Peters again... Peter Q (nearest) built the shelter so was entitled to use it! |
Bob White continued squaring up the end of 2B which is the completion point at this moment in time.
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| The southern rear corner |
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| The northern rear corner with the pillar support in the centre |
Note I have resolved the problem with the signal box camera. Such simple technology shouldn't be so difficult - if you are a Wireless IP camera technician and would like to help us out from time to time, please let me know!
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| The P Way Gang visit - Jim Graham leads the charge! |
We had a welcome visit from the P Way Gang today. They were on their way to have their Christmas lunch. They were all interested in our progress and I suspect can't wait to reach Broadway! It will be a happy day when we see them coming over Childswickham Bridge.
Down in the car park a team of 4 were continuing to clear out the gully along the perimeter of the car park. I'm not sure how they keep going at this task, but you can see the water is now beginning to flow well. Remember this water comes directly from the platform centre drain which in turn takes the run off from the adjacent embankments.
On the main site Brian Moore continued the good work at clearing the self seeded trees from the embankments. We will be able to see Honeybourne soon!
Finally I have been remiss in not thanking the Broadway ShowStoppers band for raising £250 last week on behalf of the Broadway Area Group. Mike Speake , a long serving BAG Volunteer is a member of the band and has been "instrumental" in encouraging support for our cause. This particular donation came as a result of raffle proceeds at gigs they played at Blockley and Elmley Castle(£220) and a donation from the Brompton House Care Home in Broadway(£30). Our thanks go in particular to Lesley Wood who manages the bands events. Thank You!
1 comment:
Crikey Blimey, never seen the Gwr Pway department with that many safety hats on!
Safety paranoid or what!
Swing some 60' rails across them to make 'em feel at home........
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