18th July 2010

A mixture of work again all over the station but all working towards a common aim. First up was the re-roping of part of the marquee where the ropes were wearing thin. This is not easy when it is erected but needs must. It saved taking it all down and then putting all back up again.
The lineside fence alongside where we had regraded the ditch has had some further rails fitted and three gates temporarily used to close it off so the adjacent landowner can introduce cows back into his field. Rotten rails were also brought back for disposal.
We have constructed a new gate halfway down the yard fence. This is to enable us to have easier access to the stock when required. You will have to look carefully for where it is though as Stephen and Andrew have worked hard to conceal it.
North of the station the PWay Dept have delivered another wagon load of loco ash to us. We had planned to use it around the level crossing and adjacent lineside where we are tidying it up but the dumping of the DMU in the north siding prevented us. Instead we have unloaded it at the far end, levelling the ground and packing the siding up to level. This job is becoming a family effort for the station master as his father, father in law and brother, Andrew have now all been involved in this work.
On the wagon front the south end of the Palvan has been filled and part primed whilst the roadside is now half in topcoat thanks to Lesley. The other half has been cleaned off and primed where rusty.
The community payback team have continued cutting down the grass and reeds near the station tidying up the area.