Some photos of general work being undertaken in February and March 2015.

Work continues to improve the interior of the coach. Here Roger is overhauling the scissors to ensure the window can be lowered/raised easily. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

'Lord Fisher' has a test steaming after the cold exam by the boiler inspector. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

During a clear out several 'Void Meters' were discovered. The short lever (on the right) is positioned under a rail and the weight of the train then pushes this down and any packing of ballast underneath is indicated on the dial. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Repairs to the vacuum pump on the Ruston diesel have been made and now testing the result on the turntable.

Pulling an old timber out. Still a lot of hard digging to do before this happy stage is reached! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Pushing the new timber in place. Not too many locations where this can happen so easily! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

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