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Saturday 14th March 2026
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 March 2026
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 March 2026
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 March 2026
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…
Saturday 28th February 2026
Clearing and prep work, plus further restorations.
A strong team on site today meant we could push ahead with several jobs. The remaining 18‑inch gauge rail panels were moved from the south end of the line back to the PW Yard, clearing…
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Sunny day, departures, painting and PW Yard clearing
A warm and sunny spring day on site brought plenty of activity and a wide range of tasks to record. The major development was the arrival of the lorry to collect the remaining 18‑inch‑gauge coaches…
Wednesday 18th February 2026
Emergency repairs, wall works, painting progress, chassis relocated
It was dry on site today, though overcast, windy and still chilly. A strong Wednesday team tackled a range of tasks alongside some unexpected emergency work. One volunteer took the JCB to move haylage for…
Saturday 14th February 2026
More training, more clearance, more moves, more repairs and ARS2 discoveries.
A bright and sunny day on site for a change, though decidedly chilly. A slightly depleted team on site but we pushed ahead with a number of tasks as well as holding our second training…
Wednesday 11th February 2026
North Wall on 83D nears completion on a grey, productive day
It started off quite grey and damp on site, but at least it was fairly warm. It was a small team today, but we got on with various tasks. One member fabricated a longer additional…
Saturday 7th February 2026
Wet day, mainline refresher training and steady progress on 83D
A thoroughly bleak day on site it was grey, wet, and raining almost nonstop. Ideal conditions, naturally, for crew refresher training.The day started with much refuelling of the generator, and then refuelling the Baguley before…
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Trustees visit, stocks move and spring cleaning starts
A warm, bright day on site. With a short visit from the trustees expected, the morning was spent tidying and getting equipment ready for display. The JCB was used early on to move haylage for…
Saturday 31st January 2026
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 January 2026
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 January 2026
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 January 2026
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…