1976-1977 — Page 48

APPENDIX XXI

Items of Minor Civil Engineering Works

Tracks

The following work was carried out during the year :-

(a) All fishplates were inspected and greased. 649 lengths of

95 lb. F.B. rails, 3,950 timber sleepers and 2,000 cu. yd. of stone ballast were renewed along the mainline.

(b) 860 prs. of fishplates, 2,600 fishbolts, 17,789 dog spikes and

33,200 Macbeth spikes were replaced on the mainline.

(c)

6 sets of 18 ft. switches, 1 set of 15 ft. switches, 7 sets of 1 in 10 crossings, 1 set of 1 in 8 crossing and 700 coach screws were replaced.

Formation and line protection

(a) The embankments and cuttings along the mainline were well

maintained. All fouling points and mile stones were repainted.

Earth filling for the diversion of track in connection with construction of Bridge No. 30 was completed.

(b)

Signalling

(a)

All signal wires and point mechanism were maintained. All point indicators and speed restriction boards were repainted.

(b) Signal posts south of Mong Kok Station and south of Sha Tin

Station were resited in connection with double tracking to Sha Tin.

Tunnels

All tunnels were inspected and maintained in good order. All fastenings for the plastic sheet ceiling inside Tunnel No. 2 were checked and repaired, the side channels were also cleared.

Bridges

(a) Bridges No. 4, 5 and 6 were repainted with epoxy resin.

(b) Bridges No. 31, 24, 35, 20 and 22 were overhauled and repainted

with epoxy resin.

(c) Additional fencing was erected at Bridge No. 38.

(d) Reconstruction of Bridge No. 30 was in progress.

Road level crossings

Road level crossings at Mile 7, 9, 13, 18, 19 and 19 were repaired including renewal of defective fastenings and repacking track.

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