Some photos of work and events during January to March 2025. Despite not operating during the early part of the year, much else is happening.

2 February 2025 James gets stuck into digging a bed/crib in preparation to chage a rotted wooden sleeper. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

9 February 2025 Steve & Neil continuing the good work. 'Twas a bit nippy round the ears!

2 February 2025 Always work to do on Peckett 'Pectin'.

9 February 2025 Each winter, an inspection is carried out on the various safety parts of the engine by a boiler inspector. Here some preventative work has been carried out to clean the front tubeplate of scale build up and then paint to extend its life.

11 February 2025 The ashpan is being reinstated after the firebox was inspected. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

2 February 2025 Tidying by the gardening team. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

9 February 2025 Replacement fence pailings being treated, prior to painting.

11 February 2025 Work underway to make the area around the Chard Junction signalling panel and displays resemble a signalbox. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

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