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We've
now moved our vantage point further back, looking South with Caherdaniel
platform still just visible to the distant right. This picture shows
where the old upper level line now spans the new track at Pear Tree.
To the left of the picture is the 1:36 incline which
eventually joins the lower level just beyond the double track section in
the centre of the "dog bone"... (The ballasted bays provide
space for trackside signs and other accessories.) |
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Now
we've moved to the South side of Pear Tree, looking round to the North
West. This provides a better view of where the lower end of the 1:36
gradient ends and the linking line joins the through track. The
older upper level track section will eventually be reworked to form a
proper bridge up to the point where it disappears behind the pear tree
at the right of the picture.
The coil of cable which can be seen just beyond and
to the right of the girder bridge is part of work in progress on low
voltage power for station and building lamps. |
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Finally,
the new North return loop completes the dog bone shape of the lower
line. The track is level but the rise of the garden slope brings the
line as low as 9" from the ground at its Northernmost point.
Both track levels have been designed to allow my
favourite (railway) activity of continuous running of live steam trains
without the need for radio control. Provision for sidings and shunting
is mininal, but rolling stock can be shunted onto the link line or onto
the station slip at Waterville if necessary. |
