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Forum: On-track Machinery 12th July 2010, 21:24
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
Yes, need to have plenty of water!. This...

Yes, need to have plenty of water!. This Wednesday we will probably be working in the rain!

May not have any sleepers left as they changed 71 over the weekend! Plenty of other things to do!
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Forum: On-track Machinery 12th July 2010, 11:19
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
We have some shade but the Vegitation Clearance...

We have some shade but the Vegitation Clearance Team (VCT) have been hard at work clearing sight lines and making sure that our passengers will have a good view of the beautiful Ecclesbourne Valley!...
Forum: On-track Machinery 10th July 2010, 22:26
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
No yet but Rail Temp has been upto 38 C! ...

No yet but Rail Temp has been upto 38 C!

Best wishes,

John H-T.
Forum: On-track Machinery 9th July 2010, 13:04
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
I'm a lot better now it is not quite so hot....

I'm a lot better now it is not quite so hot. Track work in hot sun is not be recommended.

I now have four sleepers in my garden creating a level area. A little bit of the EVR to remind me of all...
Forum: On-track Machinery 9th July 2010, 12:57
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
Tell me about it! We have electric drills powered...

Tell me about it! We have electric drills powered by a generator - we like soft wood sleepers and we will not be around when they need changing. Our successors will probably relay the whole line on...
Forum: On-track Machinery 9th July 2010, 12:52
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
No idea 48111. The ones we use are reclaimed from...

No idea 48111. The ones we use are reclaimed from Network Rail and I think we pay about £12-15. That may include delivery, which is a not insignificant cost!

We sell our Garden Quality Sleepers...
Forum: On-track Machinery 9th July 2010, 12:48
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
Wonder how much they cost and what delivery is...

Wonder how much they cost and what delivery is like? Nothing and delivered tomorrow would be favourite!

Best wishes,

John H-T.
Forum: On-track Machinery 9th July 2010, 12:45
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
I understand that new hard wood sleepers are £45...

I understand that new hard wood sleepers are £45 each. Then of course there is the cost of drill bits!

Our problem at Wirksworth is that our speed of relaying is now outstripping our supplyer's...
Forum: On-track Machinery 5th July 2010, 08:29
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
The EVR have quite a few second hand sleepers for...

The EVR have quite a few second hand sleepers for sale at much less than £15. Biggest problem is transport. As has already been said sleepers are heavy - ten will need at least a large van/pick up....
Forum: On-track Machinery 4th July 2010, 22:01
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
There is another problem with hardwood sleepers:...

There is another problem with hardwood sleepers: drilling the holes in them. We have to double drill them and it is still hard work hammering in the spikes! We also get through a lot of drill bits!
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Forum: On-track Machinery 18th October 2007, 11:28
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
The four old ones (ex EVR) I have in my garden I...

The four old ones (ex EVR) I have in my garden I have planted on edge and dug them in so that they are held together.
Forum: On-track Machinery 17th October 2007, 22:12
Replies: 46
Views: 49,760
Posted By John H-T
On the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway we have a...

On the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway we have a spacer for use when laying out sleepers to relay track. 2' seems about right but I can measure it for you next time I am at Wirksworth.

Incidently The...
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