Tuesday 25th - Another lovely day

 Yes, it was another lovely day and great for anyone working outside.

 

David, Dave and Phil rush outside to catch 75014 returning north on the first train of the day.
 

On first entering the Paintshop I noticed that the background to the second name plate had mysteriously turned black and the numberplate had received an orange line. Ooh-er!

 

Besides taking photos and the usual leaping about, my first job was cleaning up the Cotswold side sole bar on the Santa coach and then removing the rotten steps. There are no doors on this side so the replacement steps will be for completeness only.

Phil took on the continuing filling and sanding at the south end .................

 ................ while Richard worked at the north end. This particular step will be retained as, bar a bit of filling, it is in relatively good condition.  

 David worked on the Malvern side.

Enjoying the lovely day were Maurice and Paul, continuing the painting of the protruding bolts and nuts on the Mink A van. Another job that needs to be completed as soon as possible with the gala getting closer by the day. We should be able to put out a very reasonable length goods train this year, with brake van rides again being offered (very much recommended if you have never done one). 

 

 By now Pam was well into the outer border with the brass paint.

Just in time to catch Farmer Robert on his way to the station. Our Evacuation Experience for schools is well underway again. Robert was looking after a school from Gloucester. He will be back in the afternoon.

Another one enjoying the day was Dave, back with more cosmetic painting on our storage vehicles. They look so much better with this treatment.

 

Lunchtime could be enjoyed outside again for those wishing it. Perfect timing for the passing trains. 

 

Alan added dark grey undercoat to the battery box doors and the back of one of the boxes. They can all be coated in black gloss on Thursday.

Pam was now well into the lettering. A slight hiccup with the little pot of paint but there will be enough to finish the lettering hopefully - Alex has another pot available.

 Robert adds the last piece of wood to the base of this emergency door from RBr 1675.

We are always creating new tools. This one was mentioned in a previous posting and Robert says it is now complete.

 Using the doorframe stile template, Robert demonstrates how it will be used to cut the rebate.

 

Another recently created tool to be used when vacuum testing.

 Almost there - well done Pam!