New fencing gets it's first top coat

The new outdoor fencing receives its first top coat of Buckingham Green this afternoon by Rob

The fencing opposite also receives a second top coat

 

New chipper

The railway took delivery of the new wood chipper this afternoon, sure to come in very handy on lineside de-vegetation days

 

Fencing

Rob has picked up work on the fencing which separates the yards loading spur from the pathway by making a start fitting the chain hooks and the first of the new chain (shown below)

 

More work on the steam rollers boiler

Following on the from the last post on the steam roller, the boiler has now been placed on its side to allow for easier access

Alex (L) and Tom (R) grinding side stay heads and foundation ring rivets

 

A visit from the Kemps (DNA Journey)

Get the telly on and set those reminders!

Back in October our volunteers had the pleasure of a visit from Martin and Roman Kemp. The father and son stars were filming for a new ITV series, “DNA Journey”. Tune into ITV this Wednesday (24th Mar) at 9pm to hear their story and their connection to the railway family.

 

Work on the steam rollers boiler

Tom in the steam rollers firebox this afternoon making a start grinding back the stay heads so they can be burnt or drilled out to allow the inner firebox to be removed

 

Percy Main Curve

A comparison shot from the early days of preservation. Showing the 03078, box van, NER Electric parcel van and brake van making their way up from Percy Main on 31st August 1992. The original Percy Main station hotel (the Percy Arms) can be seen in the background. 

For comparison, we see the Peckett climbing out of Percy Main in a more modern shot from 2018.

 

Photo credits:
Douglas Johnson
Michael Darling