Wednesday 27th - Moving on

 Hello again, after a longer than usual holiday period its nice to be back. I think I am safe in saying the hot metal work is now complete on Rbr 1675, we can now turn our attention to 13326 and get some work done in the barn before it gets cold. Steve and Bob had done a brilliant job in prepping the North end of 13326 ready for welding in the new sections. With a bit of push and nudge everything lined up and was tacked into position. Its always best to clamp everything in place to prevent warping with the considerable amount of heat generated.

With the acrows removed, the framework is now holding the roof up. Full welding is next followed by the new skin panels. We also make provision for any water that gets in, can also get out .... should be good for another 60 years.

Eve having also been away on holiday, found a fair bit of admin to catch up on.

Next door Jenny is finishing the last of a seat set for Dean Forest Railway, they look fantastic.

Back in the main workshop, Gerry is refurbishing yet another window frame for 1675.

This is probably where it will be going.

Geoff and Rex doing a bit of fine adjustment, as mentioned with the hot work done they can now forge ahead with interior panelling etc.

Ainsley and a hand, looking for that perfect fit .......

Trevor looks somewhat surprised, here he is fitting door closure strips .... each one is bespoke and not an easy task.

Phil is quietly working on wiring in the kitchen area of 1675.

Geoff inside 1675, he has probably just cracked a joke, hence David grinning behind him ..... love that Hi Viz.

John is already writing up service records, a huge task given the number of carriages.

Before the metal bashers get there Derek is checking interior panelling on 13226 South End.

Simon in the woodwork shop making dust.

Back to Phil ..... he never stops .... well he does for tea.

Tom looking a bit serious, must be the weather.

Rex is also on window frames, he just loves them.

Thats me doing a small job for S&T .... we are always happy to help Malcolm and his team.

Many thanks to Gerry for the super photos.

Until next week.