Thursday 28th - Keep the workshop tidy they said

 Sorry no Wednesday blog, buts lots on Thursday. 

For safety we always try to keep everything tidy and safe, but during a full on day it can be a challenge. The metalwork team would agree on this one, so to start ....

1675 is producing a fairly large amount of debris, this is Gerry with the first clear out of the day.

This is where it goes with Rex assisting, we never throw anything useful away .... trust me non of this was useful.

During one of my many to-ings and fro-ings I came across Robert cleaning a  number of luggage racks. He asked me my name, so after checking the name tab on my overalls  ..... it might be a good idea to write in large capitals our names on our foreheads.

Yes it is Bob K. in disguise flatting down panels in 16221. I think he is smiling.

John V. is getting on nicely with our new trolley for the plasma cutter, as it needs a regulated air supply we will be attaching its regulator to the trolley so it can be used anywhere in the works.

A bit more on the TOAD, Bryan just applying primer around rivet holes. Welding on both sides is now finished, so timber work is next ..... the race is on for the Steam Gala.

Looking good.

photo care of Gerry.

Inside 1675, as stuff comes out ( Bob S. is removing redundant fittings) we move in with steel. The idea is to firstly get as much floor back down in the kitchen area, it makes life so much easier and safer. That is now 3 cross bearers in situ, with a fourth almost ready to weld. Lengthways sections are also going in to support the new kitchen equipment .

A close up of Bob, he had the reciprocating saw fall apart while in use, but he found the bits and I believe he sorted it and carried on.

Still with 1675, Phil is underneath again removing redundant fittings. These spaces will be used for new equipment such as a new generator, and gas storage.

As previously mentioned, keeping the work area clear is essential, so doors, panels and all sorts were removed and stored safely in the Mink. These doors are very heavy and required 3 of us old people to lift them.

Gerry took this one of me, we make the bearer overhang each side, this gives us room to manoeuvre the new upright sections to get a good alignment with the outer skin. Once fully welded it is then trimmed and painted, worth bearing in mind this carriage is 62 years old I think ..... nice to think it will still be around in 62 years time.

Its impossible to get around everyone in the day, but one good way of catching them is at break time .... Paul, Dave, Bob, Dennis and of course Phil.

Apologies for missing anyone.