The warmer, although at times windier, weather has allowed momentum to gather on a number of projects. The Tamper was recently test-run, and a funding application has been lodged to try and get sufficient money to complete this rather drawn-out project. One of our prolines is also receiving a clean-down and repairs to the frame.

The train rides have continued to be well partonised, with the exception of one rather flat day. The carriage roofs were recently scrubbed and other vehicles are receiving similar attention.

The forth door on cattle wagon T175 has been reassembled following the repair and painting of the associated frame. Work is continuing on painting the partition boards and smaller components, with the end now in sight. The remaining drop-door timber has all been cut to shape. The brake cylinder is also being overhauled and a start has been made on re-assembling the first bogie.

The annual boiler inspection on Steam Locomotive A67 is going will with the preparation work done and visual inspection completed, and reassembly well under way. The pressure gauge is being re-calibrated at the moment. This years survey has gone particularly smoothly and is a credit to all those involved.

The Kerr Stuart steam locomotive continues to run well, with the exception of a couple of slightly leaking tubes that were swiftly dealt with. Work is underway to develop a better ashpan.

The yard has been weedsprayed to stem the spring growth and the balance of the site will be done as soon as we get enough calm weather.

The timber above the workshop door that has been causing concern for some time has been replaced and will be painted in due course. A special thanks is due to Noel for improving the water situation in our smallest room.

Work on the former Katiki Station has focused on the seat and internal door, as well as door frames and other details. Work is set to commence on the exterior doors soon.

A new shaft has been made for the saw bench, which should dramatically improve output and reliability.

Over the last few months, small components like handles, headstock straps, bolts and door tracks have slowly made their way back onto box wagon K610. The interior has been borer bombed, and the door steelwork screwed, bolted or welded as required and the last sliding door re-hung. The final split-pins and mechanical checks were dealt with on the underside and the brakes tested and adjusted. The body has been repainted, a particularly difficult job as the only dust-free day was incredibly cold and windy, even in the workshop. The wagon passed into service on the 21st of October and ran faultlessly. The efforts of all those who worked on the project is greatly appreciated, the finished result is a credit to you all. A special thanks is due to the Lotteries Commission who provided much of the funding for the project.

The Kerr Stuart pulls box wagon K610 up the OBR grade.