Work continues at Maam Cross – 27 June 2020
Work continues to install the temporary narrow gauge track panels at Maam cross.
At this point the railway formation is shared with Turf cutters and others who work the extensive adjoining bogs and have been using the former trackbed to access their workings. To facilitate our neighbours in this regard we have resurfaced the formation to rail level as track was laid, so as not to inconvenience this traffic.
Some more vegetation clearance was made which has really opened up the views of the spectacular scenery near the station.
Vegetation clearance
Vegetation clearance
Looking towards Galway
The end of the temporary track
The last of the temporary track is lowered into position.
The view looking towards Galway.
The excavator spreads some fine ballast
Looking towards Cliften
The first rail mounted vehicle to use the line in 85 years.
The finished temporary track looking towards Galway.
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Vegetation clearance
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Vegetation clearance
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Looking towards Galway
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The end of the temporary track
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The last of the temporary track is lowered into position.
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The view looking towards Galway.
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The excavator spreads some fine ballast
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Looking towards Cliften
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The first rail mounted vehicle to use the line in 85 years.
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The finished temporary track looking towards Galway.