ITS BLACK!!

It has been a couple of interesting weeks working on A6071. Weather has been glorious, and this has allowed us too advance A6071 to a new life.

Last week, work concentrated upon small items, mainly the valve gear from the top of the barrel. This is now sitting in undercoat, waiting to be glossed.

Work also progressed on the fourth and final axle, which today has now been completely cleaned. It is now awaiting primer, then will receive a finish like the others in a lovely coat of black.

Keith has made a start of cleaning out the old rust and dirt that accumulated within the barrel itself. Not an easy job and has been postponed until a cooler day to resume.

That is all work that has been happening in the last couple of weeks. Today a major advancement has been achieved, as can be seen in the photos attached.

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With the weather being as hot and glorious as it is present, it is perfect to apply the first coat of gloss. This has now been applied on the north end as well as the west.

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A comment was made today, doesn't it look weird sitting in black. We got so used to it being in red and grey that, being in black was something different. We also thought the end was in sight...until we remember the east side is still sitting in weathered condition, i.e. see below.

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With two sides sitting now in their first layer of gloss, and the third to hopefully be done Saturday, an end is definitely in sight. January may seem too optimistic, but with weather like this it could be done. It could be done sooner with more help and we always welcome new members. There is a lot of wagons currently in store that could be seen at galas, and if you would like that sense of achievement in making it happen then do please get in touch.

Tommy