Bridge 28 Works
29th June 2008
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The small creek, almost a drain, that required the bridge to exist
The small creek, almost a drain, that required the bridge to exist
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28 from the north side
28 from the north side
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One of the two culverts required to complete the works
One of the two culverts required to complete the works
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side on shot.
side on shot.
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a few from rail height up the first hill from healesville
a few from rail height up the first hill from healesville
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Assesing the first pile
Assesing the first pile
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One bolt off, one half through
One bolt off, one half through
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ready to attack the first pile
ready to attack the first pile
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After removing the bracing, we were greeted with this little delight
After removing the bracing, we were greeted with this little delight
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Pile on the left, 2LO was ok, but termites have destroyed it in the last 2 years, the one next to it, 2LI was supposed to be first.
Pile on the left, 2LO was ok, but termites have destroyed it in the last 2 years, the one next to it, 2LI was supposed to be first.
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Old 2LO, showing termites in the heart.
Old 2LO, showing termites in the heart.
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The small white flecks are termites, millions of them. Birds had a field day eating them all
The small white flecks are termites, millions of them. Birds had a field day eating them all
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Base of 2LO, the sill for this plant was perfect and was reused.
Base of 2LO, the sill for this plant was perfect and was reused.
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The timber on 2LI is similar to a sinking pile cradle, but was common to all piles on this line when first installed. I.e this ones from 1889.
The timber on 2LI is similar to a sinking pile cradle, but was common to all piles on this line when first installed. I.e this ones from 1889.
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New pile ready to install
New pile ready to install
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