19th July 2010

Below: The five chaldrons currently at the station will shortly be moved to the colliery railway where the two in worst condition will be overhauled and the others repainted. The aim is to have eight waggons available for next season, with them coming on stream from this September – weather permitting!

Below: 1115 illustrated the common problem, with not only deteriorating paintwork, but the top rails being badly rotten. The rest of the body is in good order, though a cross member on the chassis needs replacing.

Below: Meanwhile, Alan has re-wheeled the first re-build and has started adding the body ribs, as seen here. Once these are in place, he fills the gaps with planks until the familiar and distinctive shape appears once again…