Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
Southern Extension 2006/7 - Preparing trackbed


Signs proclaim the start of the new southern extension for the CCLR


Work in progress in February 2006 on the diamond crossover which will give access to a through platform
(platform 3) and the new extension which will run towards Buck Beck and a new southern terminus.
"Sutton Belle" stands in platform 1 with a train for Kingsway. 11/2/06


An angle grinder in use on the crossover rails. 11/2/06


(photo - courtesy Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway)
Earthworks for the southern extension began in mid October 2006.
The new railway turns seawards from the old formation to the long disused 1990`s Witts End terminus.


(photo - courtesy Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway)
Some tree felling was necessary to reach the chalet lined sea defences. Oct `06


(photo - courtesy Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway)
Cutting back the bank to accommodate the new railway. Oct `06


New line curves away seawards - track panels ready for laying. - 25/10/06


Trackbed already ballasted - 25/10/06


New trackbed behind orange fencing - other earthworks in connection with new stadium project - 25/10/06


Looking westwards from sea defences. New railway will cross road
between red lines - red cross is track centre - 25/10/06


With bank cut back it is possible to see alignment of new railway.
The level crossing will be roughly where lorry is - 25/10/06

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