With a busy weekend with FR 20 at Blaenavon approaching, there is just time to squeeze in a short blog, albeit a day late again!
Work has continued apace in the FRT shed at Preston on dismantling GWR 0-6-2T No. 5643 and cleaning its components. The superheater header was removed last Wednesday.
Ron Crowe is seen cleaning up one of the steam pipes.
There has also been progress with the restoration of Great Eastern Railway royal saloon No. 5 with the kitchen starting to look ready for business. Both work tops have been installed and the kitchen cupboards given their final coat of varnish.
The sinks and Phil’s new tap have been installed.
We now need to install some running water. Phil is seen testing the new water tank with assistance from Keith.