Tuesday 28th - Dusty

A very busy day with extra staff attending and involved with sorting out stores and in relation to the recent changes in the Workshop. There was also an axlebox problem with one of our coaches on the Main Rake, which is currently stabled at Winchcombe.

Otherwise it was work as normal. 

Many thanks to Paul E. who as usual provided some extra photos of progress with the Mogo.

Derek constructing the first of two supports for windows to allow them to be worked on in an upright position when in isolation. 

The previously under-utilized part of the Workshop which is now the new coach window area. The dusty shelving in the background will be replaced by cupboards.

[Photo : Paul E.]  In preparation for the fitting of the roofing canvas, and also because all the stock will be temporarily shunted out this coming Saturday (for the annual inspection of the three safety wires and associated equipment), the Mogo roof was vacuumed to remove as much dust as possible. Unfortunately the forecast for Saturday isn't good, with a gentle wind and rain predicted - what we need is dry with a moderate wind, excellent conditions for dust removal!

  [Photo : Paul E.]

Paul top coats one of the two heavy roof end sections.

Maurice power brushes the base of one of the axle boxes.

[Photo : Paul E.]   Undercoating the springs, axleboxes and brake mechanism on the Cotswold side.

  [Photo : Paul E.]

Robert constructing the overhead part of the Malvern side door frame.

In the Barn Ian continued the general sanding down of the Malvern side of the Santa coach, in particular ensuring that the triple-section lower line is removed. 

FK 13326 is now well covered with many areas of filler. While Pam works on the remaining parts of the south half of the Cotswold side, I was following along with final checks of the sanding and at the same time cleaning up the side of the gutter where a lot of old chipped paint exists. On the north half David is also working on the gutter.

 Richard was tackling the gutter on the Malvern side.

The Cotswold and Malvern sides respectively at the end of the day, and after yet another vac round the floor to remove the sanding dust. With respect to the shunt on Saturday the roof of the FK will also be vac'd as it has a good covering of pink dust.