Thursday Gang

The Thursday gang, who meet in Buffers almost every Thursday at 10am, have been busy recently.  First job is always to test the kettle and make sure that the tea is suitable for later patrons. It can take a few tries before being passed off but you can be sure that the tea is of top quality when the team leaves for work.

In case you don't know Buffers is the lovely eatery in Oswestry Station.  Managed by Jenny who is also CHR Company Secretary, we know how to multi task around here!

This is the Thursday Gang's Christmas Lunch which went down very well...

So what has been going on since the last update?

First a few holes have been dug and filled with concrete.  You don't see much once they are done but like an iceberg ninety percent of the work is unseen.

The updated level crossing gates for the pedestrian crossing are being prepared and the posts for the gates and access points have been concreted in.

Here is the pedestrian access point with gate posts now in place.

The team look suitably pleased with their efforts

On the other side of the station building work continues with replacing the wooden fence with traditional heritage spear fencing, our stocks are running low so if you know of any more please let us know.  The objective is to complete the run along the rear of the platform as this gives a better view of the station to passing customers to entice them for a ride.

Here are the members of the fencing team practicing for the next Olympics.  We are waiting for our invitation any day now.

Now doesn't that look good?  

Nothing is wasted here so some of the previous wooden fencing and gates have been moved and installed in the yard.

Here are the gate posts going in.

Next up was to hang the gates.

Final job will be a rub down and a coat of paint.

The path to the signal box was extended and will be carpeted later, OK so not really but the signal box is coming on a treat and the insides will be worked on during the colder months. 

Here is the signal box looking smart with new stairs and a few coats of paint

"Before you come up wipe your feet!!"

Not quite as exciting but equally important are the drains, here a new surface drain helps with sending the water on it's merry way.

Work is also ongoing on the coach and the rotten sections of running board were removed along with other parts which will allow access to the frame for needle gunning and repainting.  Work also continued on the upper part removing loose paint.

Thanks once again to the Thursday Gang and to Andy G for the pictures.