17th May 23 After a week off it was a nice clear sunny day that warmed up.

first task look at the Scammel after the gala weekend where over 4000 visitors attended

somebody had put it into gear but after a little coaxing it started and we moved it side ways a foot or so on the grass to save damaging it. Then it was time for a clean I noted the side lights were on but the switch off and it had been turned in the dash so a quick look spotted a wire pulled out and touching the live but an easy repair. Whilst there it was also a good time to remove cobwebs and dust from the museum windows.

The walk to the carpark showed the museum carriage covered in sooty oil deposits from the steam trains so some white spirit and rag was needed to clean it off.

whilst doing the clean a note was made the steps were looking rough with peeling paint so a job to be done later in the day. Greg did one in situ but two more were closer to the platform so a bit tight access so they were removed to the workshop for sanding. 

When refitted they will be painted with used engine oil so no more flaking just the odd re application of oil.

Greg has had some vintage style information sheets for the displays made on a plastic card

The GWR stoves in the museum are looking good and whilst in there the missing window retaining strips were put on the do list so one was removed and 4 new ones made and fitted..

Somebody had forced the carriage main door open and pulled the top beading rail off so this required straightening and new screws photos next week as I missed it out.

The work party was in Tuesday evening and found the misplaced original lock of the AA box in the grass so a wire brush then wire wool and oil followed by lanolin and brass cleaner we now have the new lock removed.

The AA box now has the pulley hurricane lamp fitted and a plastic copy of the telephone rules, Rob from the book sales on site has donated a 1920's AA book.

The jacks just needed a quick wire brush and more lanolin applied as there were light rust spotting on them.

A good day with lots of little jobs done and preservation done.