GWR 2800 Class No. 2807

Sunday 20th John had cleaned up 8 rail chairs on Saturday, so I spent a couple of hours applying the first coat of anti-rust (Deproma) to ...

Weds 16th It was a tad damp this morning. Bruce had started painting rail chairs by the time I arrived. Together, we painted and lettered...

Weds 9th Bruce removed the front left lower mudhole door, which has never been a brilliant fit.  It has always needed a lead gasket to seal...

Weds 2nd I was only able to do a limited amount of painting, due to my current state of health.  However, Bruce was full of energy, and sai...

Weds 25th Bruce decided to tackle the leaking steam heat valve.  This is an on/off valve that admits steam into the Mason's Valve.  The...

There's an interesting video here showing the GWSR, including some views of No. 2807 at various locations on the railway. http://www.y...

Wednesday 18th Bruce & Gilbert removed the centre damper door.  These doors have always warped badly.  Part of the problem was that the...

Tuesday 10th Did a spot of painting! Wednesday 11th Gilbert, Colin & Ann Bennett were at Winchcombe working on the siphon van restor...