After discussing the results of the members consultation on the various bridge design options and taking these comments into consideration,it was agreed that the best way forward was to construct a four-arch bridge on stone piers. A four-section bridge had been mentioned by a few members and it was felt that this would look correct Read more about Further Bridge Progress[…]
Progress continues with other parts of the project whilst we await the building warrant for the Heritage Centre & Museum. On a wet Saturday our Roving Reporter was there to record the efforts of the team as they dug and lay the water pipe & electricity cable down to the resited workshops. It was sometimes Read more about Power & Water[…]
As ever in a project of this size work proceeds on a number of fronts. The more obvious progress has been on the ground works for the building, however in a quiet depression in the middle of the woods Andrew, ably assisted by Sandy & John has been quietly, but steadily progressing to build the Read more about Bridge Progress[…]
One of our members had these roof trusses lying in their yard and when they heard about our relocating the workshop containers they generously donated them to enable us to make a proper roof between the two. All ready lifted into place…. Ready for putting upright…. Steady as we go…. Ready for the roof! Read more about A Roof Over Our Heads….[…]
Ballasting the station area…. Point construction and refurbishment…. Ballasting Circuit ‘C’ East to West (road crossing to tunnel)…. Nearly there……
Fears that the demolition team would condemn the redundant and derelict Newliston signal box to be destroyed by controlled burning so that the valuable lever frame could be recovered for use elsewhere proved unfounded. After a last minute rescue bid was launched by Robert, transport of the structure was arranged and with careful handling it Read more about Phoenix Rises[…]
From this to this ……….. Doesn’t it look lovely? Well done to the team that spent the last two Thursdays mixing and pouring the concrete. Just the point levers and a set of blades to complete the circuit.
Our Secretary reports that Thursday, 31 May was a memorable day at Almondell. Not only was the bridge top completed, but at long last the level crossing has been completed too. Robert thought that he would share these photos with us as over the past few weeks he has been continually asked: ‘When are Read more about The Final 20’……[…]
Phil has sent this report to the News Desk of the activities over the weekend of the 11th to the 14th of May…… Thanks to the generosity of Gordon Bow, Plant Hire of Broxburn we had use of an 8 ton digger and 6 ton dumper for a long weekend. We put it to good Read more about A long Weekend….[…]
Hard work pays off! Peter Arnold, AMEC Funding and PR Manager, has been working behind the scenes speaking with The Levenseat Trust. This an independent, not-for-profit organisation which can provide funding for community, heritage and biodiversity projects around Scotland through the Landfill Communities Fund and Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. Peter has been talking to them Read more about Levenseat Trust Award[…]
