All the machines are in place and the walls of the cafe are ready to come down now that 8.5 tons of asphalt and insulation has been cleared from the roof. It will take about six days work to flatten it.


The Station Master's building being demolished.

Most of the Station Master's building has been demolished and removed in skips. It would have been totally taken down if the 'pecker' on the Cat machine hadn't broken near the end of the day. The weight limit of 9 tons on the flat-bed truck also limits how much material can be removed in one trip by the train.


Using the 'pecker' to collapse the reinforced concrete roof of the Station
Master's building.

A most welcome sight for the men working at the summit is the appearance of a portacabin; although it isn't fitted out yet and needs tying down! But soon they'll be able to enjoy a proper tea-break that only comes with a freshly brewed cuppa. There is even rumours of a micro-wave oven being installed.


Loading the skips on to the flat-bed truck.


Home time.