Sunday, 31 July 2011

Had a small, but fun open day, with some passing trade! The sun shone on 53 and 225, and a good time was had by all, still raised about £45, so 53 is moving forward.Good food as well, thanks to Tony Bs daughter and Tesco!. Thank you to all members who helped, it can't happen without you!

Friday, 29 July 2011

Here is a new font again, is this more legible??? Open day Sunday from 2pm, till 4.30pm, not sure about weather! Had a very nice reception at the Worthing Moldel Engineer's club last night, I think most folks stayed awake during my tram rap, and they gave us a fantastic donation of £50, thank you gents, the wood fund grows!

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

Saw the article in Old Glory, today, great stuff, though I say it myself, we have also received £100 from the Editor, Colin Tyson, thank you sir!

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Am trying new a font today, this is courier! Let me know if it is easier to read.
Richard G and myself out at 53 today. Richard was measuring wood, and is trying to source mahogony, or similar, and I was underneath painting steels, see pictures. Don't forget, open day, Sunday week, if you need directions, let me know.Time is 2 to 4.30 in the afternoon.

Saturday, 16 July 2011

I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO MAKE THE PRINT BIGGER, SO HERE IT IS ! HAD A GREAT VISIT TO VOLKS RAILWAY TODAY, THANKS TO 53 MEMBER AND VOLKS SUPREMO IAN GLEDHILL VERY INTERESTING TO SEE THE ARCH AND WORKSHOPS, SEE PHOTOS. ALSO SAW A BIT OF BRIGHTON TRAM TRACK, WOW!

Monday, 11 July 2011

Hard day's work with Malcolm, Ray and John today. I was underneath, scraping down more framing, and the rest of the crew took the front of 53s cab! Pictures will explain better, but we are down to the basic framing.The hard part will be sourcing mahogany for the replacement parts.

Friday, 8 July 2011

We are appearing in the magazine "Old Glory", on sale from the 21st of July. This is a national magazine, so good publicity! The 31st of July will be a full blown open day at 53, so if you have'nt been , come along. Please note the site is primitive, with no toilets, but we can provide tea and biscuits, you have been warned.

Monday, 4 July 2011

Had a good meeting yesterday, and made progress towards a more professional society. More will be explained in the newsletter. We are out at 53 on the11th of July, next monday, for a work party.Weekend after that is visit to Volk's Railway. Also planning ahead for the 1st of October presentation at the library in Brighton!