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Originally Posted by Tony
As far as I remember, track maintenance was carried out manually with equipment being ferried to site by any available wagons. Rail was in 60 foot sections so were easily handled by small cranes and pushed off the wagons at site. (before HSE). Ballast was not usually renewed and washed as it is today. Track was expected to last for 20 years on main lines and recycled to minor lines where it is expected to last forever! Sleepers were replaced individually as required. Remember that gangs of men were employed to keep their "length" in tip top condition.
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I can remember the posters from the 50's about "Permanent Way"
But I do remember seeing some trains mostly Black wagons but I can't remember details thanks to recent illnesses (laid up again right now)
I am looking to model a 6-7 wagon train of 2-3 bolsters for track and 2-3 ballast waste wagons and an Oyster Brake van
Also a similar one of just Dogfish and maybe two Oyster Brakes
I have some details for the Oysters as they were LMS designed but it's the bolsters I now need to get more details on although with your comments a few Bolster A might be all I need