09/10/2026
After a busy weekend of Driver Experience days it was back to work for the Volunteers on Tuesday 6th, and there were so many volunteers that there wasn't enough room at Coffee Break around our usual table so another one brought in!
The Track gang of Tim, Simon, Eric, David & Phil replaced two life-expired sleepers by Sea Lanes, while Mick & Ian were on vegetation clearance near the sheds, with Chris 2 & Peter further towards Black Rock dealing with an outbreak of brambles! Barry & Mark were removing some of the lights that were used on the Cars for the Late-running illuminated trains and checking those that were remaining for the Murder Mystery event later on this year.
Ken and Brian adjusted the clock before preparing the sliding doors for repainting. Paul joined Les, Sam, Ruth & Charlotte in the shed, where the main task was to start the routine winter maintenance on the cars starting with car 9 which isn't required for the winter.
Ruth, Charlotte, Sam and Les opened car 9's motor and removed it's armature to allow inspection and cleaning. Ed was also on hand when required.
We have been blessed with a number of new volunteers during the last couple of months, which will certainly help to make life easier during the Winter works programmes. There's still room for more volunteers so if you want to have a go contact Mick Mills at [email protected].
Pictures courtesy of Les, Simon, Mick, and David
