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Easter approaches
With the Easter Thomas event coming soon, here are some ideas on what needs to be done. On the run up to the bank holiday, a lot of work needs to be done on cleaning the coaching stock and making sure that the stations are all spruced up. Any of you who are willing to help will be most welcome. During the weekend, much help will be needed on all the mundane jobs which bring the money in - working on the gate, in the car parks and ticket offices, on the present stall, buffets, shops etc. Don't leave it all to the regulars, give a hand, even if only for one day. Why not get together with a few friends and take over a task? If you are thinking of spending the weekend doing other work in the sheds etc, think again. People who are working their fingers to the bone on essential tasks find it galling to see others just strolling about the site in overalls! So make it fund-raising only, eh?
Inter-rail Passes
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Steve and Andrea now have a baby girl, Hannah, who was born on 8th December weighing 7lb 9oz.
Steve is progressing well with his driving course for Arriva, having passed his rules and started
the traction course; he hopes to pass out as a driver this June or July.
Dave Ibbotson recently had an accident in Keighley Road, Skipton. He was knocked off his bike one Thursday morning by an artic. Although the bike ended up a figure-of-eight, Dave escaped with a broken toe, bruised ribs and a bump on the head. Dave and Anne Oughtibridge were recently involved in an emergency when their neighbour's flat caught fire. Together with the elderly man's son, they helped him to safety. RAB Construction have recently received an award for the refurbishment of the weigh house. There will soon be another plaque for the railway to display. The firm are also working on a new hut for the proper storage of gas, in order to comply with regulations, and have work to do on the water column at Embsay.
Loco News
Annie is up for her ten-yearly boiler examination and should be out of service for overhaul for a couple of years. Cranford needs work on her firebox, so should be out of action for some time. |
Mog is currently our main engine for work in the run up to Easter.
Shop news
Bachmann have recently announced several new items including some which were requested in the survey last summer - LMS Jinty 3F, Class 20, and Classes 40, 44, 45 and 46. The GWR 45xx Prairie is also expected shortly. No doubt the shop will be stocking these.
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Editor: Lesley J Bird
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