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Drainage Work near Bridges 28 and 29 West of Leyburn

Part 2

The trackbed around bridges 28 and 29 west of Leyburn, was suffering from soil washing down from side of the cutting. It was also very wet and needed the drainage sorted out as part of the project to restore rail services to Redmire. This project started in 2023 and continued in 2024 and these photos show part of the work involved.

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Photo - Michael Metcalfe
At bridge B29 work continues with geotextile material laid out and a bedding of gravel applied. (12/08/2024)
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Photo - Michael Metcalfe
At bridge B29 work continues with geotextile material laid out and a bedding of gravel applied. (12/08/2024)
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Photo - Michael Metcalfe
Pipes in and voids filled with gravel then wrapped up to keep the soil out. (12/08/2024)
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Photo - Michael Metcalfe
A catch pit nearing completion with pipes wrapped ready for ballast. (12/08/2024)
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Photo - Andy Glendinning
Two 9" pipes bedded, blinded, wrapped and partially back filled ready for ballast on top between the western catchpit and the cross drain catchpit beyond Bridge 29 in the distance. (13/08/2024)
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Photo - Andy Glendinning
Bridges 28-29. Final wrapping of the 9" pipe before being covered with ballast. (02/09/2024)
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Photo - Andy Glendinning
Bridges 28-29. Ballast drop to cover the pipes in the U tubes. (02/09/2024)
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Photo - Michael Metcalfe
The first existing catch pit next to the WR operative will divert normal water under the track via a cross drain. The nearest, newly installed catch pit will only see water when more persistent rains occurs. (23/09/2024)
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Photo - Michael Metcalfe
A manhole was made at the end of the twin drainage pipes just beyond Bridge 29. The hole at the back will allow excessive water to run out into the open ditch. (23/09/2024)
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Photo - Michael Metcalfe
Water had started to flow from the left hand pipe and out the cross drain on the right hand side with a couple hours of persistent drizzle. Near bridge 29. (23/09/2024)
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Photo - Michael Metcalfe
Any over flow water should get diverted under the track here. Near bridge 29. (23/09/2024)
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