RAILWAY NEWS 06-05-09

Holy War - During my day on the footplate of Maid Marian Roger, Rob and Chris Scott put Holy War's cab back onto the loco. During her overhaul she has had new springs on all buffers, new tyres, water guages and glasses and a new water tank. Her overhaul nears completion. I cannot wait for her to enter service!

Alice - A start has been made on the 10 year overhaul of Alice. This is expected to last over the Winter.

Maid Marian - Maid Marian is handling all service trains.

Triassic - Triassic is stored, presumably waiting long term overhaul decisions.

Diesels

On the diesel front Merrionedd, Chilmark and Bob Davies ("Trigger") are all serviceable.

Season Start

The start to the seaon has seen "encouraging" passenger numbers.

June Working Weekend

There is a working weekend Sat and Sun 6 and 7 June. All are welcome!

Source: Bob Greenhalgh