RAILWAY NEWS 25-09-08

Both Chilmark and Meirionedd are now in working order.

George B continues to make slow but steady progress towards a return to steam.

Holy War is undergoing its 10 year overhaul. When this is completed Alice will have hers.

Triassic's boiler is to be inspected within the next two weeks with a view to using it on Santa trains.

Santa Train Working Weekend - Talking of which are you going? Have you booked yet? Passenger numbers have held up well given the current economic climate and the Summer we have (not) had. Don't forget - Sat & Sun 6th & 7th December - see you there!

Working Weekends - The first of this winters working weekends is Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November. The top priority jobs are sleepers and bushwacking. Can you attend? If so contact Roger & Bobby at rthe railway.

Mid Week Winter Working - If you cannot make this weekend then Wednesdays are a good alternative as there are some regular attendees. Again contact Roger & Bobby if you can help.

Source: Bob Greenhalgh