Images of some of the site activities during May & June 2017.

2 May - Repair of the SR brakevan continues. The rotten wood is being removed. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

9 May - Getting the old paint off the buffers. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

23 May - Collection of old buffers!

7 May - Refitting the cladding to Andrew Barclay 'Lord Fisher'. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

14 May - Ready to steam (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

14 May - a gentle raising of steam.

21 May - 'Lord Fisher' returned to service. A welcome sight!

Ably standing in for the steam has been Ron Weston's Fowler 'Cockney Rebel'. A fine engine! Seen here on 14 May.

21 May - Another great Miniature engine on the track!

04 June - Spike and his engine.

04 June - a few photos from the Teddy Bears Picnic event. (Photo courtesy Andy Sugg)

(Photo courtesy Andy Sugg)

(Photo courtesy Andy Sugg)

30 April - The Ruston shunter suffered froma head gasket failure and the top end of the engine had to be overhauled. (photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

2 May - The block is being cleaned of years of accumulated oil and muck! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

21 May - refitting overhauled injectors.

20 June - Clifford (yes its him) working on the turntable which is 70 years old this year (and 70ft long)!

Roger is replacing a slightly 'wobbly' plank on the turntable.

We are always in a hole, the two Johns are replacing a cast iron section of water main pipe which has proved troublesome.

Its always a good idea to stop digging when you get yourself into a hole!

20 June - Overnight Friday 16 and Saturday 17 June we suffered a widespread graffiti attack which caused efforts to be re-directed from more positive endeavours in an effort to clear the mess. The following photos show the progress on the coach (unfortunately some re-painting will be required) and Toad brakevan. Fortunately quick attention has resulted in less damage than might have been. Should anyone wish to see the 'before' photos please email yeovilrailway@hotmail.com

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