Work in Progress: 15 September

More preparations for the coming weekend Autumn Gala

1. An extension to the tea rooms canopy tent was erected in the morning.  The plan at this years Gala are to have the Beer Tent, Barbecue and outside catering all within the tents by the station.

2. Martin Andrews, Chris Bines, and Graham Bendell paint a top coat green on the last panel of the up platform fence railings to be restored and repainted this year.

3. Graham and Chris also painted a post by the Down Starter signal.

4. Signalling Engineer Dick Gunn was on site carrying out an inspection of the lamp of the Down Starter signal as well as other routine maintenance of the pointwork. 

5. Brom Bromidge and Dave Blencowe discussing the plans for the Gala.

6. Acting waiter Richard Burgess with tea tray after delivering to the volunteers.
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7. On the footplate today is Don Brereton having a go at firing AXE.

8. AXE approaches Woody Bay with the last train of the day.