All Diary Entries for March 2026
Saturday 28th
Final training, new names and the big clear continues
A bright day on site, bright in the sense that the sun technically showed up, even if it still felt like it had forgotten to turn the heating on. Still, no rain, which instantly qualified…
Wednesday 25th
We have benches! And less rubbish.
The weather made sure we didn’t forget it was still March, with a sharp, biting wind across the site and even a quick burst of sleet just before lunch. Despite that, the team stayed cheerful…
Wednesday 18th
Practice Runs, Preparations, and a start of a clean up
A bright but chilly morning gave way to warm afternoon sunshine as a slightly reduced—yet perfectly capable—team tackled a full day of activity on site. The day began with a full practice run of the…
Saturday 14th
Brakevan and mini-digger finished, other work continues
A thick frost was a bit of a surprise first thing, but the site soon warmed up in the sunshine. With only a small team on hand, we made good progress. All the stored timber…
Wednesday 11th
A sneaky first train and more painting progress
A dry day on site brought a welcome bit of afternoon sunshine, even if the breeze kept things fresh. With a small but determined team on hand, work continued at pace as we prepare for…
Saturday 7th
Productive day of restoration, training and site improvements
It was one of those satisfyingly busy days on site where every corner of the railway seemed to have something happening. The generator was topped up with 100 litres of diesel first thing, setting us…
Wednesday 4th
New container arrives, more painting; restoration of the dough wagon.
We pushed on with our tasks, especially with a full Wednesday team on site. The main event of the day was the delivery of the 40‑ft container that will serve as a secure store for…
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