September News

London North Eastern Railway 1950 Brake Corridor Third E1866E (GOLD)The scaffolding has now been removed from around the completed roof, returning light and and the feeling of space to this quarter of the shed. This has in turn allowed access to the doors to be resumed, so door skinning and adjustment works can continue in earnest.Whilst waiting for the scaffolding to be dropped, interior works have continued, with fixtures and fittings being steadily added to the toilet compartment and opposite the bar. Notably, horizontal handrails across the four oval windows are being refitted. Some more water testing has also been conducted on the water system.London North Eastern Railway 1938 Brake Third Open E16631E (GOLD)A site visit was made this month giving a clearer look at some of the achievements made in the last 12 months. The exterior is now very advanced with ends paneled in black and only finishing touches now required to the gangways, doors and beading along the main bodysides. The…