Tues 16th Dec
Off to Broadway today , among other important things, to replace a rotten wooden plank on the steps over the signal wires adjacent to the ground frame at the southern end of the station. Signal wires and point rodding here are a bit of a trip hazard for the engine crew getting to the frame.
Now all looking much better with chicken wire fitted and a good dose of creosote.
The points at the north end into the siding needed some adjustment . These will remain clamped but if access to the siding is required the blade seating is now within tolerance but could do with another tweak when we have a crowbar to hand.
Now, onto the main event. Unfortunately I had to leave early so wasn't there to record stuff, so thanks to colleagues for the photos and descriptions.
There has been a problem with failed track circuits at Broadway. Mike E Kevern O, JohnP, John B, and Mike S headed up to the cabinet F at signal 43 where there is significant damage to rodent damaged track circuit cables - not only sheathing but damage to the copper conductors
Of the nine cables that appear in the cabinet the only one - the armoured one from Broadway signal box - has survived animal damage ( any ideas which rodent/animal enjoys rubber!). There was also concern over crudely repaired cables with a layer of pvc tape - so all these were replaced and buried
There was quiet rejoicing when the relays in the cabinet were operating and all was back to normal in the signal box.
We will now be checking all the other cabinets on this stretch of track
Stop Press:
The replacement 10 pair cables for the Gotherington to Cheltenham replacement project have been delivered!
An excellent day's work by all concerned!
Curly
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