Whew, another busy day at 53! Ian Buck and his wife came down, and Ian is our electrics expert! He is going to research the Gratz tram, and figure out 53s wiring.He reckons we CAN use the Gratz tram electrics, great if we can. Ian and his wife also kindly supplied a metal cabinet, useful for keeping the tram tidy.Due to the weather, i could not do any more painting on the Austrian tram, still some roof leaks.
I also sprayed the interior of 53 with industrial strength woodworm killer, so she is a little more protected, smelly stuff,but good.A big thank you to Gordon Dinnage for supplying that for nothing, a great help.

Had a long solo day on Wednesday, roof work on Gratz tram, and arranging sheeting on 53s roof. We are out there tomorrow, so let me know, and I will give you directions. Have also received a strong wood wormer, so 53 is on the road back, this is mask and gloves stuff!!
Had a reply from the gent in Somerset , re tram bits, When his brother died, who had the bits, he might have passed them on to Amberley, so a slim chance...
Our stock now stands at over £600, so go to 53 for that special Xmas gift, you know the missus will want a tram item...!

If you don't know already, the society has been given the address of the dude who might have some F class bits. I have written to the gent concerned, and await a reply. Thanks to the sharp eyes of Tony B, we are about to bid for a makers plate on e-bay, for tram 54! Some maps have come into our possession of the Acts Of Parliament for various extensions in Brighton, some happened, some didn't. A tram line down Montpelier Road anyone, then turning into Western Road!?

Out at 53 yesterday, did some more work on the Gratz roof and started covering 53's top deck for winter. We have work parties next week, Wednesday and Sunday, from about 11 am, come along! Also found picture of works car at old Steine, will try to enhance!

Don't forget meeting next Monday, 7.30 sharp! We will also be at the Brighton Model Railway club exhibiton on the 14th of November in Brighton, trains and trams!