Kent & East Sussex Railway
Tuesday Group - Web Update Jan 2008
26th February 2008
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We leave Witt Rd signal box works to await  better weather and commence a new task - removing the raised flower beds and repairing the concrete apron at Tenterden.
We leave Witt Rd signal box works to await better weather and commence a new task - removing the raised flower beds and repairing the concrete apron at Tenterden.
Having levelled the first area of brickwork, we move the two static displays - the pump trolleys
Having levelled the first area of brickwork, we move the two static displays - the pump trolleys
.... and move then (prototypically) to their new location! Real 'boys toys'!
.... and move then (prototypically) to their new location! Real 'boys toys'!
Despite truly awful weather much of the beds have been demolished and removed from site.
Despite truly awful weather much of the beds have been demolished and removed from site.
and the other end of the task, removing the soil from the trailer to be dumped.
and the other end of the task, removing the soil from the trailer to be dumped.
To speed the work we hire a tipper truck. This part of the work is nearly finished - and it's raining again!
To speed the work we hire a tipper truck. This part of the work is nearly finished - and it's raining again!
Once the concrete base is cleared away, work starts on repairs to the surface.
Once the concrete base is cleared away, work starts on repairs to the surface.
Whilst at Tenterden, Ron and Norman replace rotten station awning posts.
Whilst at Tenterden, Ron and Norman replace rotten station awning posts.
The Station canopy is held up with acrows whilst the new canopy posts are prepared.
The Station canopy is held up with acrows whilst the new canopy posts are prepared.
Dave and Allan transfering unwanted sleepers to trackside for the permanent way gang to remove by their works train.
Dave and Allan transfering unwanted sleepers to trackside for the permanent way gang to remove by their works train.
More patching continues with the pullman coaches as a backdrop.
More patching continues with the pullman coaches as a backdrop.
With the Thomas event sprouting up around us, this job at least, comes to an end.
With the Thomas event sprouting up around us, this job at least, comes to an end.
What more holes? Our attention moves on to Northiam where the entrance has become badly potholed.
What more holes? Our attention moves on to Northiam where the entrance has become badly potholed.
No problem! We pick up loco cinders at Rolvenden to fill them in.
No problem! We pick up loco cinders at Rolvenden to fill them in.
Rather different surroundings and not a dirty mug or boiler suit in sight!  The annual TG feast held at Goudhurst this year.
Rather different surroundings and not a dirty mug or boiler suit in sight! The annual TG feast held at Goudhurst this year.
Back to Rolvenden but not the loco ash heaps. We start a different task - hedge planting to screen the loco shed developments.
Back to Rolvenden but not the loco ash heaps. We start a different task - hedge planting to screen the loco shed developments.
The wind and rain persists but it makes the soft clay yield to our spades as we plant the hedging whips.
The wind and rain persists but it makes the soft clay yield to our spades as we plant the hedging whips.
The prefect spot for a picnic. We rest on Rolvenden platform from hedge planting.
The prefect spot for a picnic. We rest on Rolvenden platform from hedge planting.
We continue work on the Rolvenden planting by the new container base at Rolvenden.
We continue work on the Rolvenden planting by the new container base at Rolvenden.
And now back to Northiam to sort out their pothole problems. New cinders soon fill the holes.
And now back to Northiam to sort out their pothole problems. New cinders soon fill the holes.
The team pose for the camera as we reach the station entrance with our road mending operation.
The team pose for the camera as we reach the station entrance with our road mending operation.
Another load of ash and cinders from Rolvenden arrives.
Another load of ash and cinders from Rolvenden arrives.
Holes in a different place - Wittersham Rd. platform gets a
Holes in a different place - Wittersham Rd. platform gets a "brush-up" just before the Santa season.
Northiam's white line gets a new lick of white paint on a DRY day in January.
Northiam's white line gets a new lick of white paint on a DRY day in January.

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