Wooden Bodied Grain Wagons
Three wooden bodied grain wagons stand on
the trackbed at Louth in the mid 1980`s
They were donated by the local maltsters
to the Grimsby - Louth Railgroup.
(photo James Tyers)
Having suffered from the elements and vandalism
they are finally rescued from Louth in
2000. The first one is seen here being lifted
by crane at the start of the road journey to Ludborough.
(photo James Tyers)
The road trailer arrives at Ludborough and
is positioned on the level crossing to
enable the crane to lift the wagon onto the
track.
(photo James
Tyers)
A view of the lift from the Fulstow side of
the crossing.
All the wooden panelling has been removed
and restoration of the steel framework
is well advanced in this picture taken on
23rd December 2001.
(photo - Iain Chalmers)
The van in 2013 showing the huge amount of work that has gone into
this project.
(photos - Iain Chalmers)
More 2013 views showing the side hatchway in position.