All Diary Entries for January 2026
Saturday 31st
Busy Day Advancing Ballasting and Yard Buildings
A strong turnout on site meant plenty of progress across multiple jobs. The JCB was put to work early to shift rail and ballast in the Permanent Way Yard, improving access for the lorry due…
Wednesday 28th
Baguley Finished, Gravel Completed, 83D Timbers Installed
A decidedly chilly start soon gave way to sunshine and a dry, workable day ideal for making progress across several winter projects.The final outstanding issue on the Baguley was resolved, and the locomotive was fully…
Saturday 24th
Old Track Moved, New Gravel Laid
A cool but bright and—crucially—dry day meant outdoor work could continue, even with a slightly smaller team. A potential new volunteer joined the group, adding a welcome extra pair of hands.The morning began with the…
Wednesday 21st
Cladding Completed, Baguley Reassembled, Brakevan Parts Verified
A wet and windy afternoon on site, though thankfully not too cold, and with most of the regular Wednesday team present a good amount of work was achieved.The day began with the JCB heading to…
Saturday 17th
Chippings Laid, Baguley Checked, 83D Doors and Panels Installed
A dry—if overcast—day made a welcome change, and with a small team on site the work was divided into two focused groups.The morning began with another four bucket loads of chippings being taken to shed…
Saturday 10th
Bogies Moved, Baguley Stripped, 83D End Framed
A calm, dry day meant outdoor work could continue without interruption.The morning began with moving the 18‑inch‑gauge bogies off the old tramplates and relocating them to the storage area, ready for collection later in the…
Wednesday 7th
Tarpaulin Secured, Baguley Positioned, Cladding Panels Moved
A slightly warmer afternoon on site made the work a bit more pleasant, and although the team was smaller than usual, plenty of jobs were tackled.The day began with fitting new prongs to the clam…
Saturday 3rd
Season Opens, Safety Completed, Chippings Laid, Trolley Progressed
The 2026 season opened with a full team on site and, as tradition demands, the first task of the year was completing all mandatory safety formalities. Everyone worked through the annual trackside briefing, the new…
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