The Leek & Rudyard Railway ( Part 1 The Re-Construction )

These days when we find it hard to find the time to do everything we have to do, it is even harder to find time to do things we want to do. One thing that should be on your ' Must do' list this year is a visit to the Leek & Rudyard Railway.
Since the end of 2016. the railway has undergone some major changes, none more noticable than a brand new Engine shed.
I had hoped to pay a number of visits during the re-construction period to record the progress but unfortunately due to work commitments. I missed the Departure and return of all the Loco's and the Rolling Stock from Rudyard for the re-construction to take place, but luckily this will be well documented on the Leek & Rudyard Railways Website and on their Facebook pages. In fact, I only managed to get there on two occasions and managed to get this footage of the guys hard at work. It was a little embarassing standing there videoing them hard at work but being a lazy sod, I got over my embarassment quickly. Seriously though, thanks to you all for putting up with me throughout the videoing.
I am also very grateful to Ian Burgess for allowing me to use his photos, showing some of the changes being made.
I know it might not be everyones cup of tea watching guys reconstruct a railway and with that in mind - I have split the video in two. Part one is the reconstruction part with part two being the actual Re-Opening and running of the trains.
This is a whole new era for The Leek and Rudyard Railway but don't take my word for it - go down and see for yourself.

Look out for Part 2 The Re-Opening