PROGRESS REPORT 8th NOVEMBER

Further progress has been made on No.5 in the goods shed at Port St. Mary Station in recent days including completion of the pony truck which is now ready to be re-fitted to the locomotive.  Attention has also turned to the drivers' side frames with topcoat being applied and the first coat of spring green gloss has been applied to the tank and bunker giving a better impression of the finished look.  Some initial work has also been done on the distinctive brass dome cover - with much more elbow grease needed yet! The next working party will be on SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER if you would like to help in our endeavours.  Please contact granttaylor@manx.net for details or turn up at the weekend, there's always plenty to do...






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