Monday 3rd August
It is only 2 weeks away for public trains to run again.
Ian preparing the ground for Tony to lay some bricks in front of the final lamp post. Must make it level!
Brian took over the grass cutting following instructions from Tony how to manage the beast!
Here, Brian got a rest, as visitors enquired how the railway was managing.
Peter and David went to Toddington to finish off the project they were working on last week. They arrived back at Broadway just in time for the morning coffee break.
These picnic tables are a boon. Dave was digging into a Danish Whirl.
Following our break Peter and Dave checked all the fixings on the tables.
Peter I'm sure there is a nut there somewhere!
Just a sort of PS for Monday .
The early birds Peter and Dave popped down to Toddington to finish the gas box.
With Felt in hand ! and some cement , Peter sealed the hole whilst Dave completed the roof.
Peter gave the out going gas pipe a lick of paint to complete the job .
Wednesday 5th August
Here we are again, lots to do! First empty your car boot then into the Station. It's a barrow collection.
Peter brought in a number of (Hi Stranger) Hydrangeas to plant on the embankment down the drive. So with the help of Dave a bit of digging and plants soon in. Vic helped with the supply of water. Vic also planted some Geraniums in one of the Border Beds.
Bob W was again working on the station brickwork finishing off what he started last week.
Tony adjusted the door on our tool shed and trimmed the hedge.
The cutting were taken to the bonfire area. I think Clive found something to read?
I'm not sure why but Peter and Dave both like being behind a building perhaps it's hide and seek?
Oops there is a finger in the way.
The station had a number of volunteers from two other departments. First is the Lineside Clearance team (Pat will be pleased) the second is S&T going into the Signal Box.
Saturday 8th August
Trial runs commenced today with Dinmore Manor and P&O calling at Broadway Station.
Dave back reporting next week
Well done the team, the wye clangers should really brighten the place up, have to admit watching the live camera action does'nt show all the action going on there, almost caught sight of the " my wheel barrow is better than your wheel barrow" competion but could only see one at the time. Not until your pictures above showed what was really going on! Sorry to say that next week I will not be able to keep an eye on the camera, another week in hospital for more cancer treatment. Back home Friday PM then if I am well enough I will see the blog. Meantime keep up the good work and I am determined to visit the line when the doctors say I can go outside, I need some steam, smoke and oil fumes to lubricate me. Stay safe every one and great work not being seen by enough people what you are doing to keep the station looking great, many thanks.
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Paul & Marion.
Looking really nice and tidy. Did any passers by think that the bonfire was a steam engine?
ReplyDeleteWell done to you all.
Regards, Paul.
That finger is out again on Saturday.
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When is Neal being let loose on the footbridge again, he does seem to work on his own !
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