Pitsford Siding Crossing – Under Repair
After the vandalism of the fencing and gates at Pitsford sidings on the 7th of August 2016 the volunteer working members swung into action. During the week a new gate post and fence posts were bought and delivered to the railway (the cost of the gate post alone was...Press Release: Corporate Assistance Given to Heritage Railway Sector
Following an appeal to GB Railfreight by heritage railway Northampton Steam Railway (NSR), both GB Railfreight and London Underground teamed up in a partnership to assist NSR by providing redundant assets for use in track maintenance renewal and extension work on the...Permanent Way work party Sunday 7th February 2016: Fitting New Check Rails at Pitsford Sidings
Article & photos supplied by Graham Peacock After delivering our newly constructed check rails alongside the junction at Pitsford Sidings the day before, the job of fitting them was tackled. This would ensure we maintain the correct tolerances through the junction...Permanent Way work party Saturday 6th February 2016: Making New Check Rails for Pitsford Sidings
Article & Photos supplied by Graham Peacock. Check rails form an important part of the permanent way, ensuring the safe passage of the train’s wheels through the points by guiding them over the crossing area without taking the wrong route (or striking the crossing...Latest News
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