Wednesday 25th - Muscle power

 With most of the Wednesday crew in, muscles were going to be useful. After a couple of mods and measurements the team were offering to raise and fit an end panel on 13326.

Steve and Chris are admiring their handy work, with a bit of cutting the new panel was clamped into place. We have done several of these, so have become used to the problems that show up. The panels are made by South Devon Railway Engineering.

Getting it tacked into place, I have left the major amount of welding for Alan on Saturday  On this carriage we have a door on each side and have to be careful and make sure the door will fit afterwards, and leave enough gap for the wood inserts.

Steve and Geoff who is sporting his mini Hi Viz.

..... then Colin insisted on being in on the act with his Hi. Viz pullover ..... I give you 'The Chuckle Brothers'

Rex and Gerry have been at a pace re-fitting more window frames in 1675, and a fine job they are doing.

Meanwhile inside 1675 David and Colin are fixing new panelling in the saloon.

This is the south end of 13326, Bob is removing the remaining old panel, it has exposed the crash pillars which will need replacing along with the buffer plate. Once that is done we will be fitting new end panels, the finished article will look like new or better.

This last week, Kevin ours store man found a couple of steel cabinets ..... and with some minor adjustments they are being fitted as under bench storage for metalworkers tools and welding consumables. It will be so nice to be able to find stuff and save a lot of time.

Rex on window fitting.

Another view of 1675, it is looking so much better but there is still a long way to go.

Trevor making further adjustments to another door on 1675.

Somewhat later David is fitting new panelling in 1675

And so it goes on, nevertheless a very productive day for all concerned. Remember it is our Autumn Showcase this weekend, if you do visit come into Carriage and Wagon and say hello. We will be only too pleased to show you around.

Most photos by Gerry.