Wednesday 15th November a clear dry day so outside working

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First an update on the model train refurb Greg has put new metal in the roof to close it as on the real

 locomotive, with power supplied to the wheel contacts the drive works it is not 100% but this is a display not a working model.

It was then outside with the sander a finger files with medium paper and some tools.

the lights and signs or surrounds were removed from the 1874 pay office all loose and peeling paint was removed and the rest rubbed down

After a dual attack with sanding to get a good area completed I went on sanding down and Greg followed up painting in GWR light stone

Front and one end done with 10 ladybirds moved from behind a sign to another place in Foss Cross to over winter then a Hornet popped out so it also got moved  to safety and painting then continued.

Looking a lot better.

The rear is all rubbed down and the bare areas painted as we ran out of time, this has been a time consuming job but it needed doing to protect the old wood so it reaches the 150 year mark in style next year.