| March/April 2017 - Some of our Activities on site |
| 12 March - A cast iron water pipe developed a leak. Here a temporary repair is made pending a permanent solution is implemented. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 12 March - Peckett 'Pectin'. The overhaul continues. Here an extension to the buffer can be seen. The result should be a smoother journey as the buffer will be in contact with the next vehicle rather than a gap being present. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 12 March - Overhaul of the SR brakevan - still in demolition and cleaning stage! Here the internal brake column has been removed. A heavy piece of kit! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 2 April -Ducket on side of brakevan (enabling guard to see forward in safety) has had a new piece of metal welded in (almost invisibly towards the bottom). (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 2 April (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 19 March (Photo courtesy John Rees) |
| 12 March - Replacement of the tubes in steam engine 'Lord Fisher' has been necessary together with some other work. A new tube is being 'swelled' to help make a tight fit in the tubeplate. Once fitted the inside will be rolled to produce a perfect match. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Being cooled slowly to avoid the metal becoming brittle. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Showing front tube plate with tubes removed. (Photo courtesy John Rees) |
| Announcements will be made when 'Lord Fisher' is fit to resume service. (Photo courtesy John Rees) |
| 4 April (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Cutting tubes to length. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Majority of tubes now in place. To be rolled to complete a watertight seal on the tubeplate. |
| 23 April- Refitting the dome. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Carrying out a hydraulic pressure test on the boiler, fittings and tubes to check that everything is watertight and safe. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 27 April - showing the new tubes fitted. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Turntable renovation restarts! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 2 April - Ruston on duty today. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Miniature Railway. Lovely little engine! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 4 April - Both diesels receiving some TLC (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 27 April The two Fowler locos.(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 27 April - The Ruston now has a blown head gasket! This requires some dismantling of the engine head and the opportunity will be taken to have the injectors checked and overhauled as necessary. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Toy train in place and being tested! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| A section of broad gauge rail has been recovered. Obviously used as a fence post with wire still attached. |
| Boarding out of new Model Railway room has been completed. Ceiling paint being applied. |
| Wild animals spotted! Will they be released for Easter? Come along and see where they are hidden! |
| 18 April - overhaul of the buffers on the newly refurbished open wagon. Totally seized! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 25 April - answer is to set a small fire and, when hot, gently tap the sides and top. Everything now works as it should. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
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