Wensleydale Railway - Photo Archive
November 2016
Photographs
This month we have:-
1. A magical snowy scene at Aysgarth
2. A group from the Aln Valley Railway recently visited out railway
3. Scruton Station at Sunset
4. The Vegetation Team at work
5. The Direct Works Team working at Scruton Station
6. The Leyburn Infrastructure Team moving cleared vegetation by train
7. Installing of a battery backed power supply at Bedale signalbox
Photo - Richard Burton
A beautitful view of Aysgarth Station in the recent snow
Richard Burton was staying for a few days in the Aysgarth Station cottage at the time and had the pleasure of witnessing this magical scene. (09/11/2016)
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Photo - Richard Burton
A beautitful view of Aysgarth Station in the recent snow
Richard Burton was staying for a few days in the Aysgarth Station cottage at the time and had the pleasure of witnessing this magical scene. (09/11/2016)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Peter Collins
A group from the Aln Valley Railway recently visited out railway (--/11/2016)
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Photo - David Walker
Scruton Station at sunset - The gates are just in view, these have been shortlisted for a national railway award. We will learn the outcome in London on 7 December (23/11/2016)
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Photo - Steve Hall
Some of the kit that the Vegetation Team uses on their Wednesday work days (24/08/2016)
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Photo - Steve Hall
Vegetation awaiting clearance on Akebar Bank near Spruce Gill UWC
The disused signal post used to be the Finghall Lane Down Distant. (13/10/2016)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Steve Hall
The Vegetation Team working at Langthorne Woods in the snow (09/11/2016)
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Photo - Steve Hall
The Vegetation Team working at Langthorne Woods in the snow (09/11/2016)
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Photo - Steve Hall
The Vegetation Team working at Langthorne Woods in the snow (09/11/2016)
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Photo - Steve Hall
The Vegetation Team working at Langthorne Woods with the aid of a works train (23/11/2016)
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Photo - Steve Hall
The Vegetation Team working near Ham Hall level crossing (16/11/2016)
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Photo - John Tong
Drainage Gutter fitted against the platform extension at Scruton (02/11/2016)
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Photo - John Tong
End edging stone slabs fitted against wooden platform at Scruton (02/11/2016)
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Photo - John Tong
The Ramp edge with the Tactile Slabs fitted at Scruton (02/11/2016)
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Photo - John Tong
Whole Ramp ready for new surface at Scruton (02/11/2016)
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Photo - John Tong
Work starts on Washouse Roof and Water Pipe connection at the rear of Scruton Station (30/11/2016)
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Photo - John Tong
Direct Works Team Xmas Dinner at the Whistle Stop Cafe (30/11/2016)
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Photo - John Tong
Direct Works Team Xmas Dinner at the Whistle Stop Cafe (30/11/2016)
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Photo - Michael Metcalfe
37/674 Stands at the head of a works train with 5 Sea Urchins in between Bridges B25 & B26 in Leyburn
Due to a ban on lineside vegetation burning at this location two train loads of brash were removed westwards beyond bridge B29 for future burning. Unfortunately there is still more to be removed or disposed of..! (28/11/2016)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
37/674 Stands at the head of a works train with 5 Sea Urchins in between Bridges B25 & B26 in Leyburn
Due to a ban on lineside vegetation burning at this location two train loads of brash were removed westwards beyond bridge B29 for future burning. Unfortunately there is still more to be removed or disposed of..! (28/11/2016)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
Once all the vegetation was all loaded in at Leyburn and the train moved to the destination, it had to be thrown out again and this was not one of the easiest of jobs. (28/11/2016)
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Photo - Peter Harbord
Timothy Edwards installing the new battery charger for signalling supplies at Bedale signalbox (28/11/2016)
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