The Life & Times of a Permanent Way Gang
9th April 2004 to 25th October 2004
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A selection of action & 'still-life' photographs of the Bluebell Railway volunteer Permanent Way Gang.

Please remember that railways are dangerous places, and that I only have access to the lineside through my work with the gang.
Most heritage railways in the UK have volunteering opportunities. If you feel you would like to join in, then get in touch with your local railway.
The Bluebell Railway website gives full details of ours, and the link can be found on the gallery front page.

** 29/05/2004 ** 2 new photos: The key skill of waving trains is demonstrated by a keen exponent of the art, and three members working quietly on the linbe near to Horsted House Crossing.

** 06/06/2004 ** 2 new photos: Jacking and packing work taking place immediately south of Kingscote station labelled Kingscote P-Way Work 1 & 2.

** 03/07/2004 ** 1 new photo: Loading ballast "the easy way" into hoppers for the use on the Northern Extension

** 25/10/2004 ** 3 new photos: Showing the reconstruction of the eastern formation immediately north of Horsted Keynes; the new pointwork north of 3 & 4 roads at HK; and the p-way guide to using a keying hammer.........

** 16/01/2005 ** 7 new photos: Work at Horsted Keynes taken earlier today; what happens when a train passes a working site, the new experimental buffers, and 'The Three Stooges'

** 30/01/2005 ** 4 new photos: The finishing touches to the maintenance of 'A' road in the Carraige & Wagon Shed. Infill is placed in between the sleepers.

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