All Diary Entries for July 2026
Wednesday 29th
Wagons and Wickham restorations continued in blazing heat
The day unfolded under intense heat, shaping the rhythm of work and the choices made on site. With the children’s Activity Day trains sensibly cancelled as its 35degrees plus, a small but determined team pushed…
Saturday 25th
Hunslet works train, painting and metal fabrication works
The day unfolded under hot, dry, dusty conditions, with only a small team on site but plenty of progress made. To start the day, the engineering team took an early works train using Gilbert the…
Wednesday 22nd
Wickhams first fun, stock rearranging and refurbs continues
It started off fresh on site, but the heat and humidity crept up on us after lunch. Only a small team was in today, yet we still managed to run trains and push several projects…
Sunday 19th
The Big Trains Little Trains Weekend!
The first ever Big Trains, Little Trains weekend was a resounding success, blessed with warm sunshine and a steady stream of visitors. The first day, saw hundreds of people coming through the gates to enjoy…
Wednesday 15th
Wagon Repairs progressed and trackside tweaks
The day began in fairly pleasant conditions, though the heat built steadily and the humidity after lunch made everything feel heavier. With only a small team on site, progress still moved at a good pace…
Saturday 11th
Uncovered the Greenbat, prepared Dough and Powder wagons, progressed the Wickham Trolley!
A very hot day on site slowed the pace a little, but it didn’t stop real progress across several projects. With it being a public open day, all the display items were moved out to…
Wednesday 8th
Dough rolls again and Budleigh prepares to depart
A small midweek team was on site, and the heat hit us from the moment we arrived. Painting carried on inside shed 83C, while the Dough wagon went back on the rails so the last…
Saturday 4th
The wheels are back on the Dough wagon and trees cut back
It began pleasantly warm with a decent breeze through the morning, but by mid‑afternoon the sun was out in full force and the humidity made everything feel heavier. With a good number of volunteers on…
Wednesday 1st
Core team advanced wagon restoration projects, track checks, Tinkabell refueling and stores preparation.
It was a mixed day on site, cooler and slightly overcast in the morning but with heat and humidity creeping back in by the afternoon. Only a core team was present, yet several projects made…
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