| In this album, we take a look at some of the work undertaken by both the Cambrian Railways Society and Trust. Despite the split between Society and Trust many years ago, both groups are now working together which includes volunteers from the Trust volunteering and clearing the Society section of leased railway and vise versa. In my view both groups should get together. During this week, we first began at Porthywaen where Trust volunteers have helped clear the railway line of vegitation towards Blodwell Quarry. This was done by Colin, Mike and David. I walked this section of railway a couple of weeks ago and found it to be one of the most heavily overgrown sections out of all the whole line from Blodwell Quarry to Oswestry & Gobowen. It was a struggle. Just before arrival at Blodwell Quarry where the line goes into the deep Quarry Cutting the railway is clear due to myself clearing this section last year. During the rest of the week the railway from Weston Wharf Goods Shed to the A483 Level Crossing was cleared by Andy Wilkinson, Brian Rowe, John, myself and Gavin. The latter section was patchy as far as the undergrowth goes. For a few yards the line was clear and then unwalkable due to undergrowth. With myself a Society & Trust member, I'm helping out both sections of the leased railway from Gobowen to Llynclys Junction and Llynclys Junction to Blodwell Quarry. I must thank all volunteers who've helped out on this railway. Apolagies if I can't remember all names of volunteers. |
A view from Porthywaen School Level Crossing looking towards Blodwell Quarry. This shows a much more tidier railway from this area after strimming. 2592x1944 |
We now take a walk down the railway line towards Bldowell Quarry and see a much more tidier section of track. 2592x1944 |
This is as far as strimming has been done but further on Colin, Mike, John and myself have used pole hooks, loppers and saws to cut the vegitation down to ground level and this then makes it easier for the strimmer. 2592x1944 |
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We're now at the head of clearance and looking towards Blodwell Quarry. Beyond here the undergrowth is very thick. When I walked this section with someone a few weeks ago I was stung by brambles and nettles. Not recommended. 2592x1944 |
A view from the head of clearance looking towards Porthywaen School Level Crossing. 2592x1944 |
A view of the Colin, Mike and David having their lunch. These volunteers are from the Trust and this shows both railway groups are now working together. I'd like to thank these hard working volunteers. 2592x1944 |
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A view at the end of the day showing further work done by Trust volunteers. 2592x1944 |
A view from the A483 Level Crossing looking towards Oswestry and Gobowen showing a much more tidier and cleared section as far as Weston Wharf Goods Shed. 2592x1944 |
We now take a walk towards Weston Wharf and Oswestry see what the Cambrian Railways Trust volunteers have been doing on this line. This section of railway now looks tidy. 2592x1944 |
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A view of some of the fire wood which has been chopped from the small trees. 2592x1944 |
We're now half way between the A483 Level Crossing and Weston Wharf Goods Shed and see this view looking back towards the A483 road and Llynclys. This section is much clearer. To the left we see Gavin putting one of the small tree branches on to the bonfire pile. 2592x1944 |
A much more clearer view of the distant A483 Level Crossing. 2592x1944 |
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A view of the Morda River Bridge 53. This has been cleared of vegitation too. The undergrowth along this section here was unbelievable. 2592x1944 |
A view from the Morda River Bridge looking towards Weston Wharf Overbridge 52. The last few yards to the Overbridge was more like a rain forest than a railway. 2592x1944 |
A view from under Weston Wharf Overbridge 52 looking towards the A483 Level Crossing and Llynclys. 2592x1944 |
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A view from above Weston Wharf Overbridge 52 looking towards the A483 Level Crossing and Llynclys. 2592x1944 |
A zoomed in view from above Weston Wharf Overbridge 52 looking towards the A483 Level Crossing and Llynclys. These views show volunteers at work. 2592x1944 |
Different view but same location. A view from above Weston Wharf Overbridge 52 looking towards the A483 Level Crossing and Llynclys. These views show volunteers at work. 2592x1944 |
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A zoomed in view from above Weston Wharf Overbridge 52 looking towards the A483 Level Crossing and Llynclys. These views show volunteers at work. 2592x1944 |
