27/05/2026
Good Afternoon folks, we hope you are all well and enjoying this wondefull spell of weather, I know we certainly are at the shed, lots getting done whilst we have some sun.
One of the volunteers is working on a new system for the staff crossing at the shed after being inspired by a post he saw on another railway page, this will be connected to and monitored by the signal box staff and control the crossing when we are operating which should provide another layer of safety for our volunteers and indeed the public by preventing trespass via this access point. most of the parts are now in stock so the building will be starting shortly followed by lots of testing and then training for both operators and users.
A little job on the station today which saw a cctv camera added to the platform which allows the signaling staff a good clear view of the train and the guard when they are despatching trains, it will also help provide a layer of safety to the site in general. the cable for the camera feed was routed in a new length of conduit that was installed down the corner of the west end of the platform. this also now carries the feed cable for the OFF sign under the station cannopy which was previously tacked to the station building. another wee job done.
Mr Jeffs and Mr Murray were busy with the brushes and making good use of the dry wether, Iain was getting another coat of Madder on the traggon which is really showing a nice depth to the colour now, Dave was getting more varnish applied to the benches and seats which really do look nice with the varnished hardwood slats.
Norrie and co were busy finishing up the sorting of the fastners that came from DB's facility in glasgow, thanks to our chums at the SVBM we were donated a massive ammount of not just fastners but also grease and oil which will all be put to good use.
The narrow gauge guys were busy as always along at the triangle site getting the western feed from the head shunt turnout laid and ballasted, today saw a short pannel added to the road which just about brings it to the side of the access road where the level crossing will be, it will then go through the Y point and onto the bridge before tuning west back to the station, the guys have put in a massive ammount of work and must be commended for what they have acheived so far.
And that as they say is that, see you all on Sunday when we have our behind the scenes tours of the workshop and narrow gauge sheds and we also have the guys from Retrosh*te on site with all of their pre 2000 vehicles, and dont forget the bus museum is open as always where you can get a guided tour of the site whilst traveling on a vintage bus followed by a hot or cold drink and a snack in the Cafe, whats not to like...
Cheers, The Shed 47 Team.
