Waverley Platform Expansion

23rd June 2006

Network Rail are adding two additional through platforms at Waverley and simplifying the track layout, and this collection will contain shots of work as it progresses. Additional preparatory work for the Airdrie - Bathgate - Edinburgh electrification is also taking place

101: Looking south from Platform 1 showing the platform end and the use of the former stabling siding location for a materials store Buy Print	102: Looking north from Platform 1 with the Calton Road exit in the background - the platform takes shape but the track is still to come Buy Print	103: Framework of the old pedestrian access to Waverley Steps remains as new overbridge steelwork is installed Buy Print	104: Steelwork on the north side of platform 1/19 which looks as if it will support stairs Buy Print
105: The old bridge framework disappears Buy Print	106: New diamond crossing and LED signals - note the sleeper across the track Buy Print	107: Twin walkways now in place Buy Print	108: Little activity in the web of scaffolding Buy Print
109: New blends seamlessly with old Buy Print	110: 170411 observes progress Buy Print	111: Point clamped out of use Buy Print	112: 170451 awaits departure from platform 1, with plant parked on the old post office area off Calton Road. Work appears untidy in this area Buy Print
113: DR73913 sits in the loop Buy Print	114: Stone cleaning continues Buy Print	115: Loop appears finished at the east end - the notice is a bit redundant since the platform finishes there anyway! Buy Print	116: The temporary access road area looks much tidier! Buy Print
117: New steps viewed through a gap in the temporary fencing Buy Print	118: View from the temporary steps showing the replacements Buy Print	119: Bridge decking progresses Buy Print	120: On track plant in South Loop Siding Buy Print
121: Wagon and Komatsu bulldozer Buy Print	122:Komatsu bulldozer with rail wheels Buy Print	123: View looking east on South Loop Siding Buy Print	124: Road-rail crane with attached match wagons Buy Print
125: Sleeper indicating the point at which track removal stops Buy Print	126: Materials storage - note the new hoardings bloacking the access to platform 20 Buy Print	127: South Loop siding is no more, but evidence of reballasting on waht will be the new platform road Buy Print	128: More ballast for distribution Buy Print
129: Interesting parking scenario Buy Print	130: On track plant now stabled at the east end of the South Loop Siding Buy Print	131: Looks like a rethink required here - the signal post is a new installation! Buy Print	132: Balmoral platform west end ramp Buy Print
133: Balmoral Platform still has a way to go Buy Print	134: south loop siding gets a buffer Buy Print	135: top and tail road railers Buy Print	136: lift shaft progresses Buy Print