No.5 Mona Project

Over the weekend work has progressed at Port St. Mary with the pony truck removed for cleaning in preparation for painting and returning to the frames; it is hoped to continue work throughout the week as time allows and continue with voluntary activities; if you wish to get involved or have any questions please contact granttaylor@manx.net and keep checking this blog for updates.

Now that peak season and the busier times have passed, the opportunity was taken on Tuesday 18th October to return to volunteer working on No.5, concentrating on the boiler which is stored on the well wagon in the carriage shed at Port Erin.  Preparation and undercoating in green was carried out as well as some ancillary work to the smokebox and attention to the firebox.  The end result is a green undercoat making the boiler now largely ready to be returned to the frames which remain in the goods shed at Port St. Mary.  It is hoped to continue more regular parties once the full season has closed on Sunday 30th October.  Please contact granttaylor@manx.net or call the chairman Bill Cubbon on +44 (0) 1624 823682 if you can assist..