Steps in the Right Direction

The stairway that gave access to Settle signal box had to be replaced because of localised rot in their newel posts.   The steps themselves were replaced at the same time and were due for firewood so I asked if they may come out in one piece - in which case we could make good use of them.   Sure enough they held together and here are the two results :

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A short flight of three steps gives access to the path atop the retaining wall of the embankment, saving quite a detour.

The remaining six steps now give safe access to the coal truck whose bottom hinged side door drops down to make a landing platform at the top of the stairs.   The loading deck of a coal truck is higher than you think.

Rather pleased with these bits of useful recycling.