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Track Work
16th February 2008

The task of sleeper replacements in the Castlemaine - Maldon Junction section of the Maryborough Line continues. These shots show the Saturday track gang on the curve past Rowe Street Crossing. This section is 94lb. rail.


Civil Work Castlemaine 16.02.08

A view looking toward Rowe Street Crossing, the Melbourne line and Castlemaine CBD.


Civil Work Castlemaine 16.02.08

Looking toward Maldon Junction.


Civil Work Castlemaine 16.02.08

While the backhoe is used to remove unserviceable old sleepers, gang members install replacement sleepers.


Civil Work Castlemaine 16.02.08

Boxing-up the new sleepers.


Civil Work Castlemaine 16.02.08




Civil Work Castlemaine 16.02.08

Finishing touches include reinstalling the rail anchors.

Photos: William Maylor


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