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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Getting back to some normality.

Getting over Covid and living through the unusual last few weeks following the death of The Queen today saw some level of normality return to my life. After yesterday, when I went out for my early morning bike ride, when everywhere seemed deserted and quiet with little traffic on the roads todays, trip down to The Rocks by Rail Museum saw me travelling on roads which seemed more crowded then usual.

The Museum was also busy with not only visitors but with various activities going on.

Unusually for a Tuesday we had a loco on the move as its new owner got used to the controls.

Rocks by Rail Museum,

Rocks by Rail Museum,

I really like this loco - its got solid looks with am engine tone to match.

Steam wise, work continues with Elizabethan 0-4-0 saddle tank which looks at the moment much as she did a year ago but there has been a lot of work carried on to the point where she is nearly ready to run.

Rocks by Rail Museum,

Rocks by Rail Museum,

Its now at the stage where lathe work is required rather than just bashing things with large hammers!

Rocks by Rail Museum,

We know things are getting close to running as the cab and saddle tank have turned up ready to be renovated and fitted.

Rocks by Rail Museum,

Rocks by Rail Museum,

Rocks by Rail Museum,

Hopefully next year will see her finished and running on steam days.

Right, back to cooking dinner for Mrs. W - normality returns!



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