Tues 3rd Feb
Various activities associated with the re-cabling project going on today and this week.
Hole boring under the Bishops Cleeve Foot Crossing was proceeding at great pace. Two approach troughs have been dug out to enable the pneumatic powered vibrating mole to approach well below the footpath. Two 1" bore tubes have been inserted - one to feed through our current cable replacement and one any future cabling that may be required (future proofing!). This photo courtesy of John B:
Mike S and Mike C have been practising their skills in the workshop today at preparing the ends of 10 pair armoured cable . Getting the tough outer layers cut off requires a well practised technique. Mike E is our expert at this and has been doing most of the new cable connecting so far. While he is on holiday, the other two Mike's are preparing for action. Here are some examples of cable prep from Mike E
So on Wednesday Mike S has been to CRC to connect sections of the cable in the lineside "shoebox" at Southam Road bridge
and then up to the Section Start signal to install an additional phone on the side of the adjacent cabinet
John P spent most of the day in the workshop drilling and assembling a new stretcher for the replacement pointwork at CRC
There is a great feeling of development and cooperation in S &T at the moment - so much stuff is getting done. Kevern O. is spending much time sorting out the outstanding electrical work required in Broadway and Toddington signal boxes .
Exciting times!
Curly
