Saturday 8th:
Saturday crew continued work at Ongar station with Nigel and Steve E continuing the plastering in the former taxi office / station master’s office, with both North and West facing walls completed. Our other volunteer Andrew continued work on the “Thumper” unit, and despite the unsettled weather completed the removal of the old Connex vinyls. The unit can now progress to bodywork repairs and undercoating work on which will continue later this week.
Sunday 9th:
Sundays team saw Will and new volunteer Ben continuing work on the LTM Brake van repairing and replacing wood panelling on the units north facing side. Meanwhile Steve E and Bill spent the day wiring up signals location boxes for Ongar. Meanwhile the Pway gang continued work on adjusting sleepers, fixing rail fastenings and fettling the track laid up to the foot crossing.
As soon as the GER lattice footbridge is lifted in (a picturesque and fitting direct replacement for the previous unsafe concrete structure), then the track will be connected through the station. As ever, there are always opportunities for new volunteers to get involved - have a look at the How You Can Help page.
As soon as the GER lattice footbridge is lifted in (a picturesque and fitting direct replacement for the previous unsafe concrete structure), then the track will be connected through the station. As ever, there are always opportunities for new volunteers to get involved - have a look at the How You Can Help page.
Report by Steve Elam, Team Leader