120ft of platform footings are now in place, ready for the first stage of the platform re build. Hats off to Jim who orchestrated the run up to achieving this.
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Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Sunday, 30 August 2009
Labours of Love!
An excellent day with almost a full team of volunteers and, with electricity connected, the inaugural switching on of the kettle ( only £6 Jim boasts with pride!) for the first of many cups of tea.
A long awaited security compound was built using Heras fencing. The ubiquitous bonfire burns away nicely.
Jim doing what Jim likes best, building the pit for the mains water stop cock in the drive.
Last but not least, Peter, myself and a rear-guard action from Gordon refurbished the line side electrical cabin and added a door, with wood scrounged from Carriage and Wagons at Winchcombe. No less that brilliant!
Thursday, 20 August 2009
A Great Day on Wednesday!
A special work day was convened to install and commission the Water and Electricity Supplies for the site. Great progress was made!
The Water Supply was "tapped" into in the driveway. A trench was then dug towards the cabins, and although time got the better of us, the final stretch and connection should be very straight forward (famous last words!).
How about JCB Aerobatics! Steve the Shovel gets airborne to dig the trench to the mains supply in the driveway .
The Water Supply was "tapped" into in the driveway. A trench was then dug towards the cabins, and although time got the better of us, the final stretch and connection should be very straight forward (famous last words!).
The connection to the electrical supply had been attempted earlier this year but a grounding problem frustratingly left the job unfinished. Here the cable is being replaced and good work by Steve the Spark saw the work successfully completed, bar the switch on!
How about JCB Aerobatics! Steve the Shovel gets airborne to dig the trench to the mains supply in the driveway .
Saturday, 11 April 2009
Digging a Hole!
11th April 2009
Spent an enjoyable morning with Alan digging the proverbial hole - we were looking for the water supply to the Station Site. Didn't find it before the muscles expired! A JCB coming to assist during the week. Forgot sandwiches but receive food donations from fellow workers - I must remember to return the favour next time. Trying to set up a Wednesday Gang which Andy C will try and coordinate. There is lots to do on the bank adjacent to the approach drive - Strimmers and Brush Cutter required. All offerings will be gratefully received! Curtesy of Bernard Cribbins! http://www.listal.com/video/8605227
Spent an enjoyable morning with Alan digging the proverbial hole - we were looking for the water supply to the Station Site. Didn't find it before the muscles expired! A JCB coming to assist during the week. Forgot sandwiches but receive food donations from fellow workers - I must remember to return the favour next time. Trying to set up a Wednesday Gang which Andy C will try and coordinate. There is lots to do on the bank adjacent to the approach drive - Strimmers and Brush Cutter required. All offerings will be gratefully received! Curtesy of Bernard Cribbins! http://www.listal.com/video/8605227
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Elf and Safety!
21st March 2009
Attended the Health and Safety Course which is a pre-requisite for joining any Working Party on the GWR Railway. You also have to be member of the GWR to attend! The course, run by Chris S. was excellent with the right balance of humour and tuition to make the time pass enjoyably. Main lesson learned - Safety is fundamental to running a the GWR.
Attended the Health and Safety Course which is a pre-requisite for joining any Working Party on the GWR Railway. You also have to be member of the GWR to attend! The course, run by Chris S. was excellent with the right balance of humour and tuition to make the time pass enjoyably. Main lesson learned - Safety is fundamental to running a the GWR.
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