9th April 2010

Easter week has been a continuation of the long weekend albeit with a reduced number. On the turnout point lever the long timbers have been supported and fence posts installed to provide a handrail due to the drop into the lineside ditch. The paddock hut window frames now boasts gloss paint following the earlier glazing; the paving to the rear has also been completed and the soil under the fence dug out so stone can be laid ready for the seats to be stored there. The lean to cabinets on the end of hut 5 now have their doors hung with catches fitted to secure them. The lowmac has had its top beam painted into BR early grey Engineers livery. Hopefully more of this side will be cleaned and prepared this weekend. A certain amount of aluminium and steel scrap has been weighed in as part of a ‘trip round the houses’ collecting, dropping off and visiting work sites. The latter was to look at a water tank which may be suitable for use on the railway. However power cables nearby may prevent easy recovery by both mechanical or manual means. The end doors of the CCT have been adjusted and partially rehung so they will close correctly. Our neighbour is undertaking some improvement works on his land. In conjunction with this we are rebuilding the rear of the coal house, which is on the boundary line, which will benefit both parties.