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<\/a><\/p>\nWork also started on creating a new bedding area to the side of the station building, it was thought a good idea at the time, but the sheer amount of ballast being dug up has took its toll on the olde wrist joints! However, it is hoped it will all be worth while and also help with the drainage to the area too. The intent is to create a step design on the steepest part to form a coupled of retaining levels to help reduce the soil erosion.<\/p>\n
After constant watering and defeating the slugs, the Lobelia planted along the platform embankment wall have finally started to grow and hopefully will provide a lovely show later in the year!\u00a0 <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During the course of the week and weekend, work continued on tidying up the embankment at far south of the platform, where the safety system to hold back the steep embankment has become overgrown over the last several years. Hopefully the clearing will enable the Blue Bells and other wild flowers to develop and eventually … <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n