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August was a month where the railway seemed to leap forward on every front. The long‑planned steelwork for the new shed at 83D finally rose from the ground, transforming from piles of metal in the yard into a visible, impressive structure. After weeks of drilling, aligning, cutting, and preparing components, the first frames were lifted […]

July brought a mix of cool mornings, humid afternoons and the occasional downpour, but the team made steady progress throughout. Early in the month, pointwork issues were resolved after a loose blade on a tiebar was found to be catching wagon flanges. Work also continued on improving the Railway Yard as a visitor destination, with […]

June was a lively and productive month across the Railway, with steady progress on infrastructure, rolling stock preparation and the first steps toward new covered storage, all alongside a busy programme of passenger operations. The month opened with a Mills Open Day setting the tone for a run of well‑supported public services. Work on site […]

May was a month full of energy, progress and some very enjoyable running days, with volunteers tackling a wide range of projects across the Railway. The month began with warm weather and a burst of activity, including finishing touches to the Powdermill Cut platform steps, new fittings on the brakevan, and continued work on the […]

April was a month of strong momentum across the Railway, with major progress on the new siding, steady improvements to rolling stock, and several well‑supported public running days. The month opened with bright weather and determined work on the display siding beside 83C. Volunteers curved and aligned new track panels, drilled fishplate holes, and pushed […]

March marked the real start of the season’s momentum, with the Railway tackling major infrastructure work, preparing for inspections, and welcoming the first public visitors of the year. The month opened with misty weather and a major tidy‑up operation across the yard and workshops, ensuring everything was ready for the ORR inspection. Track panels were […]

February brought steady, determined progress across the Railway, despite a month dominated by grey skies, cold winds and the occasional downpour. Volunteers pressed on with a wide range of engineering, restoration and training tasks, laying the groundwork for the busy season ahead. Work began with wagon movements, ballast loading and the first stages of refurbishing […]

January marked the start of the 2025 campaign, and despite cold weather, grey skies and the occasional sub‑zero morning, the Railway launched into the new year with energy and purpose. The month opened with safety briefings, refresher tests and the first major engineering tasks of the season. Work began on three key projects: assembling the […]