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The extension is currently deemed a construction site and access is forbidden unless express permission has been given by either Ron Harwood or Paul Robertson. Please respect this for your own safety! As the next best thing, this map is available to illustrate the progress made thus far.


Map 1: Kingscote to Imberhorne Tip

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Looking north from Kings cote run-round limit

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Date: 13th July 2003

This view shows the then northern-most point of the line, used by locos running round their trains at Kingscote. However, preparation of the tra ckbed for tracklaying is at an advanced stage, with vegetation cleared, the formation levelled, and marking-out pegs (towards the left of the formation) and cabling trenches in evidence.

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Date: 7th September 2003

This view, taken just a few days after work on the extension commenced, shows the old buffer-stops had been removed, a trap-point installed and 2 panels of bullhead rail laid.

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Date: 16th November 2003

The track extends as far as the white signal post in the distance, and had received the attentions of both a Tamper and the Sunday P-way gang.

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The Commemorative Plaque

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Date: 16th November 2003

A photo that rather speaks for itself! Barry Coward has published this page of photos from the day in question.

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Please note that although every effort has been made to make these maps as accurate as possible, I can't accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Comments and suggestions are welcome by email please.

All un-credited photos were taken by Jon Bowers while working with the Sunday P-Way gang, either during authorised visits to the works ite or while delivering materials for the FOK / extension team. Other photos are by Dave Clarke, Martin Oakley and Steve Garratt, to whom many thanks. All photos remain the copyright of the photographer.


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