A Little Silky Oak and Other News

Late last year we were offered a quantity of Silky Oak. Silky Oak is the type of timber used inside some of our carriages for things like seats and dividers. A large tree was to be cut down and our friends at Hawkesbury Woodcraft offered it to us. They will cut it and help us store it correctly so it can age. I was speaking to John Jones (President of Hawkesbury Woodcraft) and he informed me they were to cut it one weekend recently. I haven't heard anymore yet but it should be ready soon. We will need transport and some extra hands to stack it when it is ready.

The other job coming up soon is the relocation of 547 to our area. The van at the end of our row is to be moved and then we will lay a little more track and 547 will be moved in its place. Rails and sleepers are on site. Mario has been busy but he keeps reminding us it is high on his agenda.


The picture is not in one of our carriages but provided for your inspiration. It is inside the operational End Platform cars at ARHS ACT. Thanks to John Christie for the photo.

A little more help and our carriages, especially 547, can look this good soon.

The next workday is this Sunday and if you are available please drop out for a while.