3 June 2010 –

Work has commenced on welding the track joints on the north west curve.

Prior to being able to commence, all of the steel plates that will be welded in place had to be cut to size and prepared for installation.  All of the bolts and other fixings have also been purchased and are now on site for use as needed.

Further work parties are planned for mid July and late September to progress the curve further to completion.

Further images of the work on track can be seen by clicking here.

25 February 2010 –

Work is now well advanced on reconstructing the north west curve of the Mainline, behind the Carbarn.

The Association is grateful to Yarra Trams (MetroLink Melbourne Pty Ltd) who, prior to concluding their contract in Melbourne, rolled all of the rail and checkrail for this curve to the correct radius.  The MTPA thanks Yarra Trams, Dennis Cliche, Massoud Majidi, Gary Tillotson and the Yarra Trams Track Team for their assistance with this project.

With the rail rolled to the correct radius, the rails have been trimmed as necessary ready for welding, and the inside rail and check rail has been drilled in preparation for bolting them together.

In the meantime, the south west curve has also been lifted to allow it to be aligned accurately with the north west curve when it is relaid, and to allow an improved checkrail to be installed on the curve.