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Work Report 4th/11th August 2007 (Page 2)
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The second week long Fettlers Camp took place on the above dates. The target was to lay track from "Garbage Tip" Road to Rutters Ridge Road and the fettlers were successful in achieving that and a little more. The track work is now half way to Oberon from Hazelgrove. There are some areas of track we have to revisit where boggy ground held us back. Once again it was an extremely well organised and productive project. The Track Manager and the Systems Manager did an outstanding job and the varying volunteers battled along to jack up the line, remove old sleepers then hand lay and dog spike the "new" second hand sleepers. We could do with some more help so if you are able bodied and can lend a hand, even if only for a few days, the next week long camp runs from 22nd to 29th September. Ring Bob Conners on 6336 1211 to arrange accommodation |
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| The early morning "Men's" breakfast was a robust affair! | Track is pulled in to keep it in gauge. (Harry Shannon photo) |
Old sleepers being removed from the line. (Harry Shannon photo) |
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| Some spikes needed driving by hand. (Harry Shannon photo) |
Another batch of sleepers is carefully brought into place. (Harry Shannon photo) | The teams developed special skills in drilling and replacing dog spikes. (Harry Shannon photo) |
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| The sleepers are delicately positioned with a sledge hammer. (Harry Shannon photo) |
Matt McMahon and team putting "new" sleepers out ready for laying. |
Council General Manager, Bruce Fitzpatrick, puts in a welcome appearance to check on progress. (Harry Shannon photo) |
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| Another welcome appearance was Bob Debus the Federal Labor Candidate for Macquarie. He watched the teams at work, viewed the Office of Rail Heritage Award won by OTHR and spoke supportively to the members present. (Harry Shannon photos) | ||
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| Afternoon tea is always welcome for workers and visitors. | At last! We reach Rutters Ridge Road, the half way point. | The crew start on laying sleepers down the straight into Oberon. |
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| Adjacent to the line near the cattle and sheep trucking yards, OTHR has erected a notice board to thank our many generous supporters. THERE IS PLENTY OF SPACE ON THE SECOND SIDE! |
Two of our many catering ladies who performed a sterling service through the week. (Kath Bellamy photo) |
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Some of our Donors during this Fettlers Camp (please accept our gratitude)
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