Track Manager, Peter Culley reported: "The Wet and Cold Week" " The first Saturday was a blessing for the district with over 100mm of rain in many places. Unfortunately it made work on the line too dangerous for that day. The following days were better but we still couldn't pull the sled as the ground was too wet. Much effort was put into the laying of additional sleepers and the dog spiking of previous sleepers. Over 4000 dog spikes were driven and, of course, over 4000 holes were drilled. The Bobcat loaned by the RTM was most valuable and was used to maximum gain in the short period we had it - many thanks RTM! Also thanks must go to the volunteers and caterers who laboured under adverse conditions. Considerable work was done in the vicinity of the Tip Road and the crossing will be in place soon."
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