The usual three working party days this week with most of Tuesday’s work being restricted to indoors given the amount of rain falling. Fortunately there were plenty of bits of trim and angle that had been removed from 5668’s bunker that could be cleaned up, painted, labelled and stored away. The refurbishment of the forge was completed, the rivet rack was moved … Read More
We are pleased to announce the availability of our 4253 commissioned Face Masks. These can be used as general face coverings for dust/allergies, and also to aid in complying with current social distancing measures. Made from triple layered cotton for easy care, and hand made in Kent. Available in the following colours (subject to stock) and individually packed. Red with … Read More
In this Issue: It’s back to work, with Covid Safety top of the agenda.Boiler Progress at HBSSLockdown Insights from our members5668 Water Tanks
In this issue: Boiler progress at HBSS LiverpoolReturn to Work Plans for 4253GWR 5668 Tank Plates Arrive
As we will not be attending public events any time soon, we have made available our latest leaflet for 2020 available to download. Or have a preview below …
Some shareholders who have not had the opportunity to visit our excellent workshop facilities might be wondering what they look like. You will probably have read my History Reports regarding the various components we have constructed over the years and thought to yourself “they must have a great workshop in which to achieve all this!” Read more below …
Week One Still no work at Rolvenden but, behind the scenes, progress is still being made. Boiler work continues with the backhead being marked out for attaching the new manifold pad followed by drilling and trial fitting. The initial sections of platework for 5668’s tanks are being laser cut and folded and Dave S has been busy at home varnishing the … Read More
