Twelve volunteers turned up on Thursday to continue with work around the station. There were three main activities. Work on the Suburban coach continued inside the shed. The Dogfish wagon was given further attention and a further panel of track was assembled on the centre road. Andy G took a couple of pictures.
The first shows the arduous job of supervision, it takes years of practice to become this proficient and there is a long list of potential applicants, all able to expertly drink tea. The training is intensive and competitive interviews were conducted as to who was the most suitable to sit in a chair and drink tea. It was a hard fought contest but Davey J just edged it. Here he is in classic supervisory pose watching the rest laying track whilst offering suitable works of encouragement, which were given equally suitable words of reply.
At the sharp end it was time for another panel to be laid, after a burst of activity the team take a rest whilst Steve works on the fishplates. Norman, John, Noel, Mick and Tom have a chat about the next panel. We are going to need more sleepers before too long.
The centre road is making progress and it won't be long before we reach the curve, still some way to go though. If you fancy joining in get in contact or come along and take a ride.
Many thanks to the twelve volunteers who came along to enjoy the sun and to Andy G for the pictures.
Don't forget the Model Railway Exhibition on the 2nd June, trains of all scales will be operating.
Until next time.
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