Painting

Following on from last nights polishing, Michael and Steve gave A.No.5s running board a coat of gloss black to freshen it up a bit

Shunting in the wet

08915 out shunting in the wet today...here our SLO MK1 Suburban is being stabled on the 'flat road' outside the museum. The other two coaches were put back into the headshunt where they will be joined by another MK1 carriage tomorrow that is coming to us on hire

Wagons also stabled out the way in Middle Engine Lane run-round loop for the festive period to make room in the yard

Staff training

NTSRA Chairman and Traction Inspector Michael giving the first Safety Briefing session for Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums staff and contractors

New bulbs for the 08

Carl fitting new light bulbs to 08915

Polishing A.No.5 & No.1

A.No.5 and Meaford No.1 receiving a bit of polishing by volunteers Michael and Steve this evening

Greasing 08915

Michael greasing up 08915s brake rigging as well as other various greasing points

Lamps

2 headlamps and 1 taillamp lit after being given new wicks as well as some braizing repair work on the underside of the headlamp on the right