| September 2008, and we finally begin putting in the edging that will hold the ballast in place. This consists of 4" by 1" lengths of sawn timber, nailed to 12" pegs at intervals of about 1.5 metres. (Yes, I know it's confusing to mix the measurements, but our timber merchant still doesn't seem to bother with metric measures) | |
 | We start on a straight section, where its relatively simple. The timber received two coats of something called Creocote, a `substitute' for creosote which is apparently banned. I dread to think how dangerous it must have been been, because the Creocote bottles are covered in dire warnings. |
| To get round the curves, we cut grooves half-way through the timber at intervals of 10cm, and use 1.5 metre lengths of timber. Although the timber bends easily enough, we have to wedge it into place with assorted bricks and pieces of wood in order to be able to get the pegs in place. |  |
 | Cutting more pegs to keep the edging in place. |
The end of our first straight... |  |
 | ...and the start of our first curve. |
And after another morning's work proof, if needed, that we really are round the bend. |
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