I popped into Overton on the 11th to carry out two tasks to help out on the 18th

First the exposed studs left by the removal of the redundant columns were cut down and the holes filled to allow vehicles to move over them.

Second the memorial signal, unfortunately is no longer operational due to the lever mounting rotting and requiring digging up and replacing. Due to this and the need to get vehicles past it has brought us to the decision to remove its fittings. This is to prevent damage to the signal and vehicles needing to get past. In the fullness of time the post will be repositioned and used as part of the future Overton resignalling plans. Although for the time being the components have been placed in safe storage and will be refurbished pending relocation of the post.

As a side note, for future events the post will take on a prototypical use, part of this has seen the lamp bracket move to the top of the post.

I also rebuilt and added some black touches to my pair of Sack Barrows, signwriting being the next step.

On to the 18th and continuation of the tidy that began last session.

The Tasc returned and was in use removing more items around the empty siding. The dumpers, more columns, redundant sleepers, German signals the list goes on. Tim’s Scammell flat trailer was also emptied.

The site is really starting to improve.

Jason and I stayed a little later to continue the signal post alterations.
Now fitted with a ladder and a lamp bracket to mount an illuminated instruction lamp. The lamp is in need of some refurbishment as well as the post requiring a lick of paint.

Tune in next time, one more session at Overton before our big winter work push.