Another two day post, with grateful thanks to Gerry for Wednesday's photos and Rod for some of the descriptions, and Paul W for the photo of Bob sweeping up on Thursday.
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Wednesday
All the photos taken refer to SO 4798.
Nick doing some welding on the Cotswold side at the south end.
Rex continuing the securing of one of the remaining windows on the Malvern side.
Rod is fine sanding the upper part of the window frame before applying the first coat of varnish to seal it.
Phil is continuing the conversion of the wall lights from twin bulbs to single bulb fitting.
Simon, back from holiday, takes measurements in preparation for fitting another side panel.
Rod was uncertain about what Ben was doing here in the south vestibule, but he did know that the top strip with graffiti was later removed, so he may have had to remove the panel to be able to remove the strip.
Dave and Ainsley in the north end vestibule were checking the fit of the slim panel to the right of the Malvern side door.
Back to Ben working with a door seal trim strip.
Rod said that Trevor was working on either the door seal or trim strip on the Malvern side centre door.
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Thursday
A sight we have wanted to see for some time. With the shutdown period over and some other jobs sorted, the Indoor Gang could at last begin setting up the tables inside 1675's saloon. Roger and Alan survey the scene with two tables partially set up with chairs in place.
With Alan holding the table steady, Roger secures it to the wall.
The two top tables are now fully secured and all the chairs in place. Roger uses the next large table as a secure base while fitting the leg to the small table that will be placed opposite.
A lovely sight! To be continued next Thursday.
Progress with the exterior painting (second top coating) with just Bob and myself in today. Bob initially completed the final cream section on the Malvern side, and then got stuck into the brown base section, starting from the south end.
Just the north half of the brown base left to do and then this side can be lined out.
On the Cotswold side lining out has started with the yellow band completed at the north end.
Bryan was the only one working on 4798, drilling the screw holes around the toilet compartment window on the Cotswold side.
[Photo : Paul W] Bob using a very different brush, sweeping up after the Lineside Drainage chaps have passed by.
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A steamy surprise
Alan, Roger and myself opted to have lunch up at the station, making the most of the glorious day. It certainly was a good choice because we had some unexpected entertainment. It was quite a surprise to hear a distant whistle and then see Betton Grange steam into view with Rake 1. So what was this all about?
The train stopped for a while .....
...... and then Betton Grange uncoupled, came back through the station ..........
........ and stopped opposite the water crane where the crew were able to fill the tender tank.
Just as we were packing up for the day I managed to capture the train on its final return to Toddington. It was a very pleasant end to the day.
It turned out to be a photo charter, hence the Cornishman headboard. Hopefully when Rake 1 is back to being all chocolate & cream and Rake 2 has become all crimson & cream, we will get even more charters.
1675 looks the business with the two tables possitioned and secured. And then, Betton Grange on photo. charter, to round off a perfect day. Well done to all who did their bit on 1675, and also to the train crew who made the photo. charter come alive.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Paul.