Below: The former Wolsingham engine, now used to run the picking belts (or jiggers) in the Colliery heapstead is regularly in steam. Some work remains to be carried out to it but the life a working engine brings to an area like this cannot be underestimated!

Below: Sleepers laid ready for the crossing components of the turnout (or point if you prefer!).

Below: The Friends have assembled a number of benches, seen to the left of this view, the green and white being general use ones, the brown/chestnut (the NER called it chocolate) being for Rowley Station.

Below: The Friends have also completed a cycle rack, with two bicycles in place ready for intrepid staff members to venture out on site with…

Below: The water pump, with tank trial fitted…

Below: A view sans tank. The whiteness on the gear cover is reflection.

As I write, the ship carrying Dunrobin and 58A is waiting to dock at Seaforth Container Port north of Liverpool. We are still finalising movement times and dates but over the next week things should be in place and I will report the latest news on the blog…