Sleeper Wall Construction

Today volunteers have began constructing a sleeper wall to create a new storage compound for track materials.

Gauge Glass Rubbers Replacement

Richard replacing the rubbers on the fireman's side gauge glass on 1208 over lunchtime. 

Testing the gauge glass.

Recent Work on 69

 Once again, Cameron has been busy progressing the overhaul of NCB No.69...

Connecting rod oil plug cleaned and polished.

Leading connecting rods cleaned and bearings cleaned and inspected ready for measuring to then be machined.

After cleaning and stripping paint, Cameron begins painting 69's leading wheelset...

08915 Hauling Trains Today

08915 waiting at the stop board in Middle Engine Lane loop for Dylan and Jack to set the points.

Ready to leave Percy Main.

Aodhan ready to welcome passengers for the 14:15 train...

...which is flagged away by trainee Guard Rob.

Trainee Second Man Jack uncoupling at Percy Main.

Dylan in the driver's seat.

Woodland Walk Open to the Public

 

The first phase of the Woodland Walk has now been opened to the public.

Visitors can now walk from the platform down to a new viewing area adjacent to the south headshunt - a good vantage point to watch trains coming and going from Middle Engine Lane.

Freight Train Day

Dylan, Aaran and Tristan polishing 1208 whilst Cameron oils 69's boiler.

1208 ready to depart with the morning freight train.

After arrival at Percy Main, the guard's van is gravitated through the platform...

...and towards the headshunt.

With the freight train remarshalled, 1208 sits at the bottom of Percy Main headshunt ready to depart.

Cameron clipping the points at Middle Engine Lane for 1208 to run into the platform.

Ray and Katie running the Waggonway Tea Room today.

Today's Guard, Matt, shutting doors ready for the 12:30 departure.

Joe firing.

1208 in Middle Engine Lane yard with the afternoon's demonstration freight train.

Trainee Fireman Dylan cleans out the smokebox at the end of the day.

69 Update

A new cap for the driver's side front side rod has been produced as the original didn't survive removal.

Michael has been busy making a batch of bolts for the brake shaft.

Meanwhile, Cameron has began the first coat of black on the rear wheelset.

Looking very smart!

Thursday's Trains

08915 ready to pull 1208 out of the shed.

Aaran lighting the fire.

1208 at Percy Main with the second train of the day.

A full train of passengers making their way back to the museum after the second train whilst Illingworth's tank is topped up.

Meanwhile, in the workshop, Cameron is applying the first coat of black to one of 69's wheelsets.

1208 at Middle Engine Lane after arriving with the last train - the third carriage had been added over lunchtime due to increased demand.

1208 stabling the carriages in the loop in preparation for Sunday's demonstration freight train...

...which 08915 prepares in the north headshunt.

More on 69

           

Injector waterbed pipe before and after wire wheeling - prior to final polish...