All Diary Entries for May 2026
Saturday 30th
1940’s weekend saw ARS2 opened plus wheel-fights
A hot, dry and brilliantly sunny day at the railway and a good number of the faithful were there, and we got a number of tasks achieved before it was time to run trains. The…
Wednesday 27th
Final push for the weekend and busy trains
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…
Saturday 23rd
Gauge Testing our new Wagons and more painting
A bright, sunny and eventually rather hot day on site, with a slightly smaller team than usual but no shortage of progress. The morning began with freshly painted signs being moved into position beside ARS2,…
Wednesday 20th
Two Teams, One Mission: Transforming the Gunpowder Railway Together
What a day of contrasts and achievements across the Gunpowder Railway teams. While the Painting & Decorating (P&D) crew were hard at work on site, the Rescue & Recovery (R&R) team were already deep into…
Saturday 16th
ARS2 is getting there plus happy passengers
Slightly cold, grey and dull on site today, but it didn’t put the brakes on anyone’s enthusiasm. The morning quickly settled into a rhythm. A determined crew got stuck into clearing the rubble, rubbish and…
Wednesday 13th
Steady progress across workshops, wagons and tooling
Sunshine, cloud, rain showers and even a rumble of thunder — we had the full set of weather conditions on site today. With only a small and select team available, we made the most of…
Saturday 9th
Quieter, with cleaning of historic signs
A slight mist hung over the site first thing, but it didn’t linger long. Once the sun broke through, we were treated to another warm, bright day ideal conditions even if the team was thinner…
Wednesday 6th
Cleaning the PW Yard and more tinkering.
The weather couldn’t quite make up its mind today with brief flashes of sunshine, but mostly an overcast, cooler sort of Wednesday. As if that wasn’t enough, major traffic disruption at the junction added a…
Saturday 2nd
Passenger trains, Container Fun and Dough Rises
Another warm day on site with long spells of sunshine, the sort that makes everything look cheerful even if the afternoon did turn a bit close and humid. A strong turnout meant the new car…
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