Another Day at the Office

Wednesday 28th August 2019

No Monday volunteering this week so just the Wednesday for the volunteers ,13 turned up on a rain threatening day . but apart from one shower it held off until past 3.

 

Where they had dug a small trench and inserted the electrical cable on Platform 2 ,  It had left a very uneven surface , bricks and ballast all over the place  ( a good ankle twisting surface ) Ron took to re leveling , removing and refilling the holes . 

A small team continued with the area below the fence and stairs on platform filling holes etc. Tony giving the Posts and then the fence another coat of Paint.

Pete gave the metal work on the gate a coating of primer.

The other Pete was working on the surround for the Menu / Price list board for the tea room.

 Dave was keeping him company by finishing off,  Pamphlet holder number 2 . and to match the crisp holder a sweet and confectionery holder also for the counter in the tea room.

Later in the day a rare shot of over 5 volunteers in one place some working ,some watching and some talking !

Afternoon saw Clive, Rod , Keith and Ron started vegetation removal on Platform 2 , you know its hard work when spades are involved. Ron had the tricky job of ferrying it back  to the bonfire.

Talking of ferrying, The Routemaster was in action taking passengers from the station to Broadway village, looking good for being over 50 years old !

Another Day

Monday 19th August

Another day at Broadway Station. Four volunteers in at 8am to carry on various tasls.

Tony grass cutting in the Mini Bus waiting area and painting the Spear Fencing. Peter making small fence rails. David painting the Bin covers Dark Stone. Vic in the gardens planting and weed removing.

Jo, John and Neal came in later to work further on the Footbridge and the Scaffold Co, came in to remove their equipment from Platform 2.

Wednesday 21st August

Purple timetable today, 2 steam and 1 diesel loco.

 The Last Train

Here arriving at the end of the day for passengers from Cheltenham to Broadway have the pleasure of two steam locos. 2807 pulling and 7903 pushing.

Footbridge

There was a lot going on and under the footbridge today.

Friends of Broadway Station Shop

The shop was managed again by Julie and Steve, here is Steve putting out some of their wares.

Food and Drink Festival

This will be again taking place in October at Toddington and Winchcombe. John M calling at Broadway Station delivering some more leaflets and talking to Neal C about the footbridge.

Preparations for a Dedication

Ray busy cleaning and painting the bench in the taxi waiting area. This bench is to be dedication to one of Broadway Station early volunteers,

Station Staff

In the Café is Mike, Susan and Edna with customers admiring all the cakes.

Station Assistant training is Peter B checking the waste bins.

Two of Vic's friends also paid a visit, here in the Booking Hall prior to getting their tickets.

Bird Boxes

Several weeks ago bird boxes were installed on various trees around the station.

Vic (Broadway Station Assistant)

Sunshine and Showers

Wednesday 14th August 2019

What happens at Broadway Station it seams is dictated by the weather ! Monday after the weekend of storms was a reasonable day.

The usual sweeping up of pine needles by Tony and Ron was preceded by the emptying of a blocked drain outside the booking hall door , not blocked by pine needles but by everyday dirt !

This was the sweepings from the drive on Monday , roughly 3 feet high ( 90 cm ).

Bit low on numbers on Monday , in the afternoon we were down to 3 .

Tony gave the post a second coat of top coat to one of the posts.

Elsewhere Pat was keeping the weeds under control .and Dave made 2 small leaflet holders to complement the pamphlet holder , they just need a spot of varnish and maybe sign written too.

Wednesday . the rain was forecast and duly arrived just as some of the volunteers arrived ! Only 7 or 8 appeared , find a job indoors if you can .

Dave and Peter hid in the workshop whilst it was raining , having had a various requests from the catering staff one for a board to put the menu / price list on so people can see what we have available and two , they are trying to do away with the plastic trays that contain crisps and sweats.

A suitable board was cut to size and then painted black, a surround made ready to be fitted when the board has dried.

A four tiered / compartment crisp container came out of the workshop just after the rain stopped , off now to be varnished.

Even before the rain had stopped Tony and Peter K started fitting the spear fencing by the bridge gate.

2 large panels bolted up and the small panel fitted between the end posts , which leaves one panel which needs some adjustment.

Above shows what they had achieved , then it was the turn of Rod, Terry and Keith who turned up with Pen ,paper and ruler to measure the size of slabs to cut to finish off under the fence.

The trains into Broadway station are still topping and tailing , but lucky for us the King came in pointed the right way , with lots of steam in the miserable weather.

Stepping to the Future

Monday 5th August

For those of you on Broadway Station Facebook Page, you'll have read about Vic's actions in rescuing a Teddy Bear off the trackbed last Saturday much to the pleasure of the young boy and his mum. This month sees Teddy Bear Tuesdays so hopefully no more rescues required.

What happening at Broadway Station. Five volunteers in today, Vic clearing growth around a lamp post and disabled sign.

Peter and Dave sorting out a door on the cafe.

Also improving the rain runoff on the Rubbish Bins.

Ron was sweeping the Pine Needle drop along the driveway. Followed on by painting the fence posts under the Footbridge.

Also painting was Jo doing the wooden boards for the side walls on the Footbridge.

Signal & Telegraph were also busy on Platform 2 digging a trench.

Finally Tony discussing the days activities with Dave & Pete.

Wednesday 7th August

What's on today. First train in with Foremark Hall and Class 37 Diesel.

Footbridge

Today a few of the original wooden steps were installed, with a few of the volunteers trying them out.

Nearly at the top! Tony and Ray were painting the Spear Fencing.

The small digger which was used on Platform 2, then on Tuesday spreaded  some of the top soil at the top of the drive. Paul here is tidying it up.

More top soil was also barrowed over to Platform 2 and then Clive spreaded grass seed over the top.

The "Coffin" arrived on Monday and placed near the Station Masters Office. This is for the storage of the disabled ramp.

More painting. Peter K on the B&B gate. John S on the other side of the bridge.

Mowing and Strimming. Tony on Platform 1 embankment using the Hover mower, he also cut the grass in the Picnic Area. Pat is on Platform 2 reducing the growth around the base of the footbridge.

The FOBS Goods Shed. Ron was the shop keeper today, setting out his wares, we can always have room for more especially Bubble wrap.

Friends of Broadway News Letter

Here are two News Letters, last Winter and this Summer. See the contrast in the photos. You can also become a Friend of Broadway Station see application form below.

 

We always welcome new members to our group at Broadway Station.