Ongoing Work

Last week was very busy, in fact everybody was too busy working that they forgot to take any pictures.  So this week's report is a bit thin on photos.

The Thursday Gang had 18 people on site, which I think is a record.  There is lots to be getting on with and the group split in to teams and worked on the following:

Vegetation clearance
The main area worked on was close to where the work site will be for the lowering of the trackbed under the propped bridge.  This needs to be done before the start of the nesting season so that material and equipment can be stored in that area. 

The area behind the Down platform was given a haircut and tidy up.

Signal Box
The signal box interior is being worked on and internal painting is getting towards complete.

Suburban Coach
Last week the coach was moved under cover but not before it was taken for a run to check out the work that needs doing.  Generally the condition is good considering how long it has been stored, there are a few jobs to do and a list has been started of things to put right.

Whilst the steam loco was being tested it seemed only right to make a demonstration run, starting out in front of the station.  It's been a long time since a steam loco and coach called at the main Oswestry platform.

A trip was made down the line as a taste of things to come, the weeps of steam also show where some work is needed on the steam heat system

Photos G.Swift

After being closed for so long the interior has developed a unique charm and smell, now that it is in secure storage the doors can remain open for a time to get some air flowing through. Work was also going on with removal of old paint.

Oswestry Station
A big effort has been made to tidy up the site and the skip has been filled and there is more to do.

So keep watching and see how we are doing.

Until next time.