Wednesday 29th March spring is here so was the rain after a dry start.

A quick look in on the completed pay office display after Jane, Mike and Waynes hard work it looks great and ready for the opening day.

The pay table.

First job was shot blast and paint the Morris brake shoes ready for delivery to Bruce Pickles ltd in Redhill Surry for new linings.

ready to go and the wheel cylinder pistons have been greased to reduce the risk of them seizing again in the future.

Then it was out to the wagon to remove and check the rear brakes.

The right rear adjuster is solid and the drum only turns a fraction if hit with the lump hammer so adjuster is soaking in penetrating oil. The left rear adjuster was free and the drum came off to reveal 2 seized wheel cylinder pistons, now soaking in oil for a future attempt to free them but the shoes are fine.

Same problem with one left front wheel cylinder so again soaking.

Then the heavens opened up so inside the workshop and putting flared ends and new unions on the broken brake pipe with my new £11 delivered tool.

Next was the large two man logging saw that was heavily corroded so a wire wheel on the angle grinder got it clean  it was then treated to lanolin and linseed oil.

Whilst placing the saw in Foss Cross I took time to clean the new rust off the drill chucks and retreat them with lanolin oil.

With the continuing rain I opted to clean up the power tool storage under the bench it was a bit dirty

This was followed by a clean of the benches by the door just leaving bits I found for Greg to sort out

A check on the Honeybourne toy museum found it cut off by flood water in the form of a massive puddle

Clearing the drain pipe has resulted in motion but it will take time to go