Back to the Weeding....

On Sunday, members of the Bramley Line where back out again and have returned to the weeding. Work was carried out near Whitemoor and the group are now working to a new improved method, which we hope will mean the line will remain clear throughout once we reach Wisbech.

This area has already been cleared. Its amazing how fast it grows back!

This gives an idea of how we propose to keep on top. We will clear the entire line, stating at this point every time along the Ballast line and move forward with each week. It is hoped by starting here each week and moving forward, we will keep on top of the weeds as the build up.

Simon and Kevin lost in the weeds.

We always like to see our chairman hard at work....

as you can see...

Some of the gang working away

The area cleared looking towards Whitemoor Yard

The area cleared and still to be cleared looking towards Wisbech.

A Reminder that our public meeting takes place on Wednesday in Wisbech, details are available on the main site. All Welcome. This Sunday, we will again be working from Whitemoor heading towards Elm Road Crossing. If you would like to get involved, please get in touch. E-mail bramley_line@yahoo.com or Telephone 0787 412 1211.

Work continues at Elm Road Crossing, March

On Sunday, July 19th, we were back out at Elm Road Crossing carrying on the work to repair the fencing around the Level Crossing and make it look much better for all. We erected new fencing on the North side of the crossing and painted it in undercoat, ready to be painted in Gloss later. Some photos from the day are below:

Painting of fence and upsetting the local Bee population by clearing vegetation

Discussions carry on, while painting carries on...

Painting the fencing, and starting to look quite smart.

Everything comes to a halt as the heavens open!

Painting and Erecting the fence going on at the same time

Our Chairman sent to Gloss the South Side of the crossing

The now rotten Cow Catchers at the crossing being cleared.

Painting continues after a Rain Break.

Crossing looking East, starting to look much better. Will look even better once painted with Gloss Paint.

Where the fence is painted to and built to at this time.

We couldn't do all these things without the help of our volunteer members. We currently have two active areas of the Railway, the Marketing group and the Track Working group. The marketing group cover the advertising and fundraising activities, while the track working group do a lot of vegetation clearance and work to make the railway look better. We value all our volunteers, no matter how much time they can give, and if you would like to get involved, please let us know.

You can contact us at - bramley_line@yahoo.com

And please don't forget our "Raise a Wagon load of Cash" Campaign to raise the money to pay Network Rail's legal fees and secure the line.

If you wish to donate by post, then Please send your cheque/postal order to:-
'Raise a Wagon Load of Cash' Appeal,
The Wisbech & March Bramley Line Ltd.,
Suite 9, Old Bank Chambers,
Dartford Road,March, PE15 8AQ.

If a receipt is required for the same, then please enclose an sae with your remittance.

Appeal for Photographs

Do you hold the key? We are currently looking for photos taken of trains on the line between March and Wisbech between 1948 and 1980. In particular, we are looking for photos of Steam Hauled and DMU hauled passenger trains and coldham station.

If you have some photos of our line in use which you would be willing for us to use, please let us know.

You can get all our Contact details on the website at www.bramleyline.org.uk

Bramley Line Roadshow comes to Wisbech's Rose Fair

Members from the Bramley Line were out in force yesterday at the Rose Fair in Wisbech to promote the Bramley Line's cause. We received many supportive comments and launched our Raise A Wagon Load of Cash Appeal.

It was a wonderful day with glorious sunshine and we raised a good amount towards the cause. We thank everyone who came and spoke to us about the launch of a Heritage community railway and those who gave us thier support against the ATOC proposal.

If you want to help us get up and running and involved, please get in touch. We need volunteers to help do all sorts of jobs around the railway.

You can contact us:-

Wisbech & March Bramley Line

9 Old Bank Chambers

Dartford Road, March, Cambs

PE15 8AQ

or e-mail us : bramley_line@yahoo.com