Monday 9th December 2019

Work has continued on FRT projects at Preston despite the call on labour to assist with the RSR’s Santa Specials.

John Dixon at work on FR 20's tender drawgearJohn Dixon has continued with repairs to the drawgear on FR 20’s tender.

Phil Bell painting one of FR 20's tender brake hangersTim has been preparing the tender for painting whilst Phil Bell has been busy painting more of the tender brake assembly.

Paul Balshaw, John Dixon and John Davis at work on FluffThere has been more work on Fluff with Paul Balshaw and John Davis painting the running boards and John Dixon making a small alteration to the steelwork.

David Rimmer painting Fluff's framesDavid Rimmer has been adding some more paint to the frames.

Keith painting the floor supports on Wootton Hall's tenderKeith Brewer has received the new floor supports for Wootton Hall‘s tender back from the forge after amendment and, after fitting them, has been applying some paint.

Jen and Alison in festive moodWith the Santa Specials in full swing, Jen, Alison and John Davis have been in festive mood and in charge of FRT sales over the last weekend.John Davis in festive mood

But… Ade not in festive moodSomeone apparently not in festive mood was Sunday’s steam driver, Ade!