28th June 2010

Below: Its actually a smoke hoover, sucking all this in!!! The Mule undergoes further testing and adjustment, using a particularly dirty batch of coal… Dave is fettling the regulator and Stuart has the safety valve off for resetting.

Below: A close up of the firehole door and tiny shovel!

Below: Davy and Stuart painting Rambler’s rear rolls – there is apparently only one chair!

Below: Meanwhile Phil has all but completed the lining on 31 – it looks stunning and pictures do not do it justice. There is some remaining detailing to complete and we are still trying to track down some crests in order to compete the scumbled panels. The tram will then be varnished before re-entering service this weekend for the 40th anniversary… Note, it will probably be decorated with garlands for the event if anyone is planning to photograph its new finish!