Michael, Richard, Ben, James and Omar have been down the line to complete some clearance of encroaching vegetation South of the Wallsend Road Bridge.
James and Richard using the brush cutter and chainsaw make light work of the bushes and tree branches.
Omar stands in anticipation to collect the cut branches to store on the conflat to take them back to Middle Engine Lane.
All clear!
Last week David led a party of Youth Group volunteers greasing fishplates within the yard at Middle Engine Lane.
John has been in the carriage shop this past weekend to begin removing waste timber boards from the South end of the Lambton Van.
This week Steve, Alan, Gordon and Tom have done the task of taking apart the head gasket of the engine of 03078 as part of some winter maintenance.
The engine bay doors have been removed for access to the engine in order to remove individual components to be assessed or stored.
Last weekend the miniature steam engine was in the running shed to have some maintenance work completed on it's valve gear.
Aidan and Maxwell inspect the left-hand valve gear in preparation to complete some small maintenance tasks.
This past week, Cameron has fabricated a headboard bracket to be installed on the wall in the museum to accommodate the anniversary headboard of Percy Main shed.
He cut a section of scrap angle iron, before welding to the shape of a headboard bracket.
Once all welded, the bracket is painted and fixed on the wall.
This past weekend, Steve and Tom removed and dismantled the coolant pump for the Capstan Lathe.
With re-wiring works being taken care of by Alan and Gordon, Steve and Tom have their eyes on other components which they want to make sure work as good once the coolant pump is re-assembled and working.
