Finally a Door

One of the projects that has ben outstanding for a while is the toilet cubicle in 361. It was started some time ago when the chemical toilet was purchased. The inside of the cubicle was repaired and much of the outside was stripped of lacquer. However one of the things missing was a door. We had one but it needed some work to fit. It was finally done yesterday. Justin and Paul fitted hinges in the correct place and made a few other changes to make it fit. The latch and striker plate are to go on and it is done.

Work also continued on the side of 547. The screw holes were filled and a start was made on sanding and preparing for paint. They will need some further attention but a good start was made.

Some more deck timbers were prepared and oiled ready to go on when the rest of the end platform is repaired.

There are no photos today as I couldn't be there. But I hope to get a few photos next Monday. Yes the workday next week is on Monday as it is a long weekend. You can still come and give us a hand without missing the Grand Final!

Time for a Party

The Carriage Group had offered to host the TRAK end of year event this year and at the recent Committee meeting this offer was accepted. After receiving agreement from Mario planning is now underway. This will be the first opportunity most members will have to view our newest carriage CBA547. We plan to have much of the exterior of it done before the party. Our Heritage items will be on display too.

There will be a BBQ or picnic (depending on the weather conditions) on 25th November at the carriage restoration site. At this early stage there are some details not yet decided. The October OnTrak will hopefully have full (or at least fuller) information.

For the carriage group this means that some effort will need to be put into making the site presentable and hopefully getting a few jobs done. Anyone who can help with some cleaning up and other preparations please let us know. There will be workdays most weekends from now on and a little bit will be done each day.

Cover Strips

Work continued on the sides and ends yesterday. It was the first workday for a couple of weeks due to the recent damp weather. Fortunately it was a beautiful day, sunny and warm without being too hot, a good day for a workday.

Justin arrived early and started on the sides. He had prepared cover strips to fill the area over the joins between the sheets of cladding. He fitted these during the day after filling the gaps between the sheets with silicon first.

Work was well underway when Jim arrived. There was some planning to be done and Jim caught up with Mario first and then started on that. See the next post for some more details and an exciting announcement. Justin and Jim looked at the toilet area of 361 which is well advanced but there is still work to do.

Paul arrived a little later than usual after brushing shoulders with the dignitaries at the opening of the new bridge in Windsor. He joined Jim and a job list was created.

Paul and Jim then removed the decking from the second end platform of 547. There is some evidence of prior work here and the timbers supporting the deck are in better condition than the other end but not perfect.

Paul had prepared a cold collation for lunch so that was enjoyed next. After lunch Paul and Justin continued with the side while Jim did some preparatory work on cleaning up the end platform.