Timber replacement on the switch from the Mainline into the Headshunt at Aviemore required a good turnout and the Volunteers didn't disappoint.
Above Martin, Angus and I guess John H (taking photo) dig out pebble ballast of the Mainline
and Neil H, Ian, John W and Fergus dig out the much lighter Ash of line towards Headshunt.
Maybe a 15 foot Timber being manpowered into position.
7ton lifting jacks need strategic placing so that the required section of rails are lifted and the old, very heavy, water sodden timbers can be pulled out and the new ones put in.
recently retired Angus lifts the Timber whilst Martin packs material under it, prior to drilling.
I believe much to everyone's delight the task was completed through teamwork and pleasant working weather.
To keep the peace I have used photos from John Hornby, John Wood and Keith Holyland, Thank you all.
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