The permanent Way Team have completed the second side of Lawson's Loop and reconnected the points and levers it just remains to finally pack and adjust before passenger running.
Annual inspections have been done on ZM with no issues found thankfully and a successful run over the mainline completed. Greenbat had it's battery box removed using the new crane facility which cut the time to approximately 5 minutes and all a lot less effort required. Again no issues found and passed ready for traffic. Work on 'Ullr' 4008 is proceeding with the construction and fitting of a new brake rod and brackets as well as some repainting of the buffer beams. A new tool box has also been fitted in the driver compartment. Manrider 103 has been brought into the engine shed and raised up to allow better access ready for it's pre running checks.
Work has begun on constructing a rear canopy to the engine shed over the back apron using steelwork salvaged from the old wagon bodies with Keith in charge of the master plan.
Much activity is being concentrated on our new building at present with the electrical connection completed from the existing supply allowing the roller door to be commissioned. Work fitting the trunking to take the internal wiring has been completed and delivery of the timber for the internal panelling and vice bench ready for cutting.
Lastly despite it being our closed season on Valentines Day several trains did run as there were customers who had made a special journey to see us although only up as far as Recreation Ground Bridge due to Lawson's Loop being unavailable. It's only a few weeks now until the new season starts over the Easter weekend and we hope to see many of you there weather permitting!
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