Monday 19th - Another Carriage Cleaning Year Completed.

 Nigel on his own in rake 2 at Winchcombe, as Rich is off with the dreaded Covid. Paul, Tim, Kath and myself on rake 1 at Toddington.

Tim was washing the Cotswold side of rake 1.

Temporarily on his own as Paul was multi-tasking helping to change gas bottles. (He is suitably qualified, one of several duties he covers)

As for the insides, plenty to keep Kath and myself busy.

Plenty more like this throughout the train.

Electric tools removed for the winter to keep them dry (the shed suffers from condensation) and a clean up.

It's been a mixed year for staffing, 2 new recruits but a number of others have dropped out so we will be appealing for more again next year!

337 carriage sides washed this year, compared to 299 last year. That was affected by Covid restrictions in the early part of the year. Plus Paul and Tim work in all weathers and only occasionally have helpers.

Seasons Greetings. We are back on March 6th.