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Blog · 14. April 2024
Hooray, and at last, had some dry weather, even the sun making an appearance. Several members made an appearance too and jobs undertaken were grass cutting, strimming, site clearance, fence erecting, gardening and a hydraulic and steam test on a 7 1/4" loco. It was so good to see locos running on the tracks. The 5" Hymek had a satisfactory test on the rails and so did the 7 1/4" Feldbahn after it passed the boiler test. These two locos will be new (to Evergreens) to ride behind on open days.
Blog · 18. March 2024
Improvements to both of the platforms continued together with hedge trimming and signal planning. One member made a start on an electronic survey of the site which will be very helpful to us going forward. Now less than two weeks to go for the first open day of this year, March 30th.
Blog · 03. March 2024
This week work was done on the catering van (Food Station), and drainage work was undertaken. Signal planning took place.
Blog · 18. February 2024
Evergreens were given a wooden loco. After taking it apart and much sanding down, priming and repainting, it has also been given metal rods and cylinders.
Blog · 29. January 2024
While the two ladies have been busy trimming the hedgerow a robin has kept them company. Every now and again he would burst into song.
Blog · 21. January 2024
Valiant volunteers (braving the cold conditions) continued trimming the hedge and also the trees along the driveway. The tree and hedge debris being controllably burnt off in a stillage. Dead leaves also were put to the fire. Enjoyed tea, coffee and yummy homemade cake.
Blog · 14. January 2024
This week saw a good progression of trimming up the car park hedge. The straggly branches being burnt. It was a bit chilly so now and again warmth from the fire was good. Dead leaves are being raked up and burnt too Overhanging branches cut down along driveway. Work to upgrade our electricity supply to our temporary buildings has continued. The ground became dry enough this week for removal of turf and soil for the track bed of the outer loop. The turf and soil is being put to good use as a...