Just a short update this week.
We are still waiting to receive confirmation of the method of repair to FR 20’s front right hand cylinder cover which is currently under assessment with Cast Iron Welding services at Coalville. However, the go-ahead has been given for the repair work to the motion, and this is being undertaken by the West Somerset Railway at Williton.
Back at Preston, the final pieces of concrete are being removed from GWR 0-6-2T No. 5643’s smokebox to enable the boiler to be lifted. This is now provisionally scheduled for Friday, 30th June.
Phil Bell was warmly welcomed back to the carriage restoration team on Friday after having been side-lined for essential care duties at home. 
The replacement light fittings and door handles for Great Eastern Railway royal saloon No. 5 have now been delivered, courtesy of 3D printing technology.
John Dixon has been occupied making adjustments to the light holders to accommodate the slightly different sized glass that had to be used for a couple of the lights.
The upholstery team of Anne and Phil Burton have been making good progress with the new cushions for the chaise longue. Only another two cushions to go!