PDR Highland extension up and running

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an edited progress log from the old forum
branch from the old line to climb 1.5m at 1:33, by horseshoe bends and spirals to reach the rockery (mountain)
from here, centre of picture,

to there - the mountain (rockery)

 

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the existing layout

 

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where the branch will start - off the mine siding which will be realigned

 

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60m of flexitrack for my birthday - and a Massoth rail bender - from the boss

 

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surveying equipment

 

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equipment for the trackbed from a benefactor who has a sawmill and shed company

 

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digging out the mine siding for realignment

 

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realigned

 

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into the field - trackwork at the junction in the background

 

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progress has reached the mountain via 3 horseshoe bends, a spiral and an intermediate passing loop

 

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and a top station area with a temporary run around loop - the lower RH point will become the point where the return loop around the mountain will rejoin

 

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and the upper LH point will become a mine siding

 

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along the way, contours used as much as possible
some cuttings required

 

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spiral

 

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intermediate passing loop - there will be a halt platform in the Vee between the passing loop and the spiral

 

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passing loop in use

 

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girder bridge and test train

 

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a view up the slope

 

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waiting for better weather now to continue

 

[Steve]

Thats looks brilliant , great to see the old threads comming across