Thursday, 25 August 2016

Arrival of Thomas!

Norman continuing with painting on 08915 
After a good site clear up, the main entrance to the museum is now clearly visible from the car park 
The loading spur cleared ready for the arrival of Thomas The Tank Engine 


Thomas on the low loader arrives at Middle Engine Lane 

Being unloaded 
Sir Topham Hat's stage being assembled
Thomas The Tank Engine stabled in the running shed, ready for the big weekend

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Wednesday Jobs

Nitelites PA systems being set up 

Events area being assembled outside the main entrance 

Tuesday, 23 August 2016

DOWT Prep



The finished tool van outside of the shed, coupled to the brake van  
Michael & Richard begin the big shunt
Norman has been cracking on with applying the first coat of BR Blue paint to 08915

Saturday, 20 August 2016

Saturday Jobs

A5 in the shed having a deep clean
Joseph cleaning the wheels and rods of D2078 

The TSMEE and their models on display in the museum

Dumper and tipper aiding with the site clean up, part of the preparation for the Day Out With Thomas event
Norman applying the first coat of British Rail blue to 08915 

Wednesday, 17 August 2016

Wednesday Jobs

Further painting being carried out on the tool van
Angus & Davy carrying out repairs on a broken vacuum pipe


Small work is slowly progressing on our crane, with littles bits and bobs being undertaken until what major work required is known

Monday, 15 August 2016

Vacuum Test

Our Diesel Electric class 08 No.08915's makeover into British Rail blue is progressing nicely with one side almost completely painted with primer. The locomotive also recently had the RH side exhauster replaced, she was out the shed today having the new exhauster tested on the coaching stock, pulling a perfect 21in. 



Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Wednesday Jobs

Tom applying the lettering to the ventilated tool van
08915 repaint to BR Blue livery is progressing well with one side completely sanded down and mostly applied with primer