A warm but far more forgiving day on site brought a smaller team together, yet plenty still moved forward under the sun.
The morning began with a walk‑through of the area outside ARS2 alongside colleagues from the Mills. With the plan agreed, the loose earth around the entrances was levelled and tamped, the building plaques were resited on an old sleeper, and a hefty slab was positioned and levelled to take the restored fire‑alarm call‑point post ready for the 1940’s weekend. Weed‑clearing and a layer of tamped chippings will follow, steadily turning the space into a tidy, functional exhibit area. The appreciation expressed for the Railway team’s efforts was very welcome.
Inside shed 83C, undercoating began on the walls to brighten the space and better showcase the museum heritage RNAD and cordite fleet. Being half‑term, it was also a Kids Activity Day, and four trains ran throughout the day each nearly full, meaning we carried an impressive number of happy passengers.
Elsewhere, workshop tasks continued steadily, including working out the best method for fixing the replica lead detonator horns to the sea mine. It’s one of those small but important details that make a big difference to the final display.
A hot day, a reduced team, but a long list of achievements. Thanks to everyone who ran trains, painted, dug, lifted, levelled, and generally kept things moving. It all adds up.
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