WORK ON THE SITE OF THE SWANAGE RAILWAY'S NEW CARRIAGE SHED AT HERSTON 12th May 2010

Photo Item from the Swanage Railway - dated 12th May 2010
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The first of 52 steel stanchions is lowered into position for the retaining wall for the new Herston Carriage Shed on 12th May 2010. Photo Mike Stollery

Swanage Railway supporter and volunteer Mike Stollery has supplied several photos showing preparatory work for the Herston Carriage Shed on 12th May 2010.

The team carefully positions the steel stanchion needed to support the retaining wall for the new Herston Carriage Shed on 12th May 2010. Photo Mike Stollery

Mike Stollery writes:

I attach photos taken today at the site of the Herston Carriage Shed.

My photos show the first batch of the 52 steel stanchions being erected for the retaining wall to create the site for the 2 road carriage shed planned to be erected in 2011, subject to availability of funds.

Taking shape - the first 9 of the 52 steel stanchions in place for the new Herston Carriage Shed on 12th May 2010. Photo Mike Stollery

The stanchions were erected into very deep holes drilled with mechanical assistance, and then backfilled and packed with concrete to form a sound foundation. The huge drill sections can be seen in the photo above.

My photos also show Eddystone heading the 16.30 Swanage - Norden service past the resited Distant signal which was also moved today, 12th May 2010.

Eddystone heading the 16.30 Swanage - Norden service past the resited Distant signal opposite the site of the new Herston Carriage Shed on 12th May 2010. Photo Mike Stollery