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There was a working weekend this weekend and I attended today (Saturday 17th February) . We were blessed with fine weather. Roger & Bobby and 9 of us (volunteers) spent the day bushwhacking and shredding the product. A very enjoyable day.
 Bushwacking in progress - copyright Roger Hine
The results of our labours are very pleasing to see. I have to work Sunday but I understand the bushwhacking and shredding will continue.
 Shredding the "product" from bushwacking - copyright Roger Hine Next Working Weekend
Don't forget the next working weekend is Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March. Please let Roger & Bobby (ring the station) know if you can attend. I plan to be there the Saturday.
Other News
Triassic: The frame has been rewheeled and has its motion in place. Bryce Latham, its owner, is investigating costs of the boiler work needed before she can steam again.
Maid Marian: Her new boiler is in the frames and some fittings have been put on. The cab is due to be fitted in the next week.
Holy War: The loco Is ready for the new season.
Alice: Ready for the new season. She will be visiting the Welsh Highland Railway at Porthmadog in May for their Industrial Loco festival.
Hostel
The Volunteers Accommodation has had much attention. In short it has been spring cleaned, decorated, replumbed and the family room and kitchen swapped rooms. An excellent job.
I remember going to B&Q at Queensferry on a Wednesday with my Dad to buy the original kitchen units. Must be about 10 years ago. How time flies!
Bushwacking
Quote " huge " amounts of bushwacking have been done the last months. I haven't seen it but I'm told Llangower cutting is now a bush free zone!
I'll have to try and visit next working weekend.
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