This weekend was special as the wedding reception of Paul and Laura was held in the paddock on Saturday, so it was back up with the beer tent on Friday and we set up the stage in the main tent plus tables etc. Saturday morning was a game of two halves. First up both marquees were set up, the bar stacked up ready and flowers and food prepared. Then it was off lifting and packing the siding with the ash dropped last week. We commandeered Stephen from the S&T to assist us as the rest of the gang had disappeared elsewhere! Following this we were off setting up some safety fences for the junior volunteers who are coming on Monday.
The vans have not been neglected either, with the Exhibition van getting its yard side metal cleaned and primed by Horace whilst Ian undercoated the Palvan. Saturday afternoon was party time (for some) whilst the S&T and the two painters continued undeterred. Stephen and Brian were kept busy manning the bar all afternoon and even had time to have a quick drink as well (they were off duty!).
Sunday was dismantling day for both marquees, with the beer tent getting a power wash to try and clean some of the dirt off it. We were again assisted by the S&T with new volunteer Martin getting roped in, literally, to tidy up the marquee. After lunch it was again back cleaning off the vans and applying more paint. Community Payback continued cutting down the reeds and tidying up the area near the station.
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Sunday, 18 July 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, 11 July 2010
11th July2010
A long weekend by some started on Wednesday evening. The VEA now has its topcoats on the 2 ends and dock side complete and very smart it looks too. We have now commenced on the station yard side of these 3 vans with the Palvan doors now sporting drab undercoat. Thanks to Martyn and Alexa for the paintwork.
A couple of small lineside fires were attended to on Thursday with assistance from the Fire Brigade to damp down the area.
The cottage extension bedroom now sports a ‘new’ carpet thanks to Eric and Janet Barraclough – its much softer on the feet as well! The excess carpet has gone towards a new cover for the compost heap. Tony has returned to the station after helping Goathland station group fix their new noticeboards and commenced restoring another double size board we have had in store for many years. Friday commenced with a trip to the brewery for 5 barrels of beer before the stage was set up, the ale tent erected and the yard prepared for the weekend.
Vintage Vehicle weekend was again very popular with 30 vehicles on Saturday and around 50 on Sunday. In addition we had our miniature traction engines again with 7 and 5 respectively. Thanks to Elaine and Kevin for organising the engines plus managing the yard on both days. Across in the paddock Jive Express on Saturday and Shadows Music on Sunday played to the crowds and the real ale bar nearly ran out – around 12 pints were left out of 360. Both Weighbridge Teas and our Tea Hut were open again and doing a roaring trade. Thanks to all the helpers, I cannot remember all your names but there are quite a few of you. With the end of the event the beer tent had to come down, plus the bar and barrel rack and the main marquee had to be tidied up and sealed shut as it is required in a fortnight for a private event.
Alex is doing fine and is enjoying the company of his many surrogate grandparents. He is still not fazed by steam and diesel engines fortunately, even when they toot alongside.
A couple of small lineside fires were attended to on Thursday with assistance from the Fire Brigade to damp down the area.
The cottage extension bedroom now sports a ‘new’ carpet thanks to Eric and Janet Barraclough – its much softer on the feet as well! The excess carpet has gone towards a new cover for the compost heap. Tony has returned to the station after helping Goathland station group fix their new noticeboards and commenced restoring another double size board we have had in store for many years. Friday commenced with a trip to the brewery for 5 barrels of beer before the stage was set up, the ale tent erected and the yard prepared for the weekend.
Vintage Vehicle weekend was again very popular with 30 vehicles on Saturday and around 50 on Sunday. In addition we had our miniature traction engines again with 7 and 5 respectively. Thanks to Elaine and Kevin for organising the engines plus managing the yard on both days. Across in the paddock Jive Express on Saturday and Shadows Music on Sunday played to the crowds and the real ale bar nearly ran out – around 12 pints were left out of 360. Both Weighbridge Teas and our Tea Hut were open again and doing a roaring trade. Thanks to all the helpers, I cannot remember all your names but there are quite a few of you. With the end of the event the beer tent had to come down, plus the bar and barrel rack and the main marquee had to be tidied up and sealed shut as it is required in a fortnight for a private event.
Alex is doing fine and is enjoying the company of his many surrogate grandparents. He is still not fazed by steam and diesel engines fortunately, even when they toot alongside.
Sunday, 4 July 2010
4th July 2010
Another warm, sunny weekend. First up was the erection of the marquee, this time for the Marina and Ital Owners club event on Sunday plus next weekends Vintage Vehicle event. With the big tent up Glynnis and Tony 4 could continue PAT testing our electrical equipment while Ben worked on the lowmac, Stephen, Geoff and Simon weeded the lineside beyond our storage hut and then spread ash over the area. Following on from this another section of poor tarmac was removed from the level crossing and replaced with ash, providing a more level, trip free crossing. Work on the wagons continued with Alexa, Simon and Geoff working on the Palvan with the side getting its undercoat and first topcoat applied and the VEA getting new paint on the sides and south end, really smartening up the look. Stephen has tidied some more stores into huts 3 and 5 so we can see the floor now, all the way to the back!
Don’t forget next weekends bands – Jive Express on Saturday and Shadows Music on Sunday with the Real Ale bar open on both days. We also have the vintage cars and a selection of miniature traction engines both days. Come and see them roll the ash on our level crossing – you see we can even get display visitors to work for us!
Don’t forget next weekends bands – Jive Express on Saturday and Shadows Music on Sunday with the Real Ale bar open on both days. We also have the vintage cars and a selection of miniature traction engines both days. Come and see them roll the ash on our level crossing – you see we can even get display visitors to work for us!
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