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]]> Wed Nov 12 2008 CLUBHOUSE EXTENSION AND NEW COACH SHED http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1570983.html A picture guide to the building of the clubhouse extension and new coach shed. Sunday 31 August 2008: A picture guide to the building of the clubhouse extension and new coach shed.

Making the steel box sections. Ken and Rich @ work Leval pegs for the clubhouse extension The 1st. dig of the coach shed. Checking the levels. Digging out the footings. The archaeologist at work. Laying hardcore Tamping Laying the hardcore Membrane in place Puting the world to rights Resting on his ! Mesh in place Gable end of club house Deck chairs in place Long arm of the pump Bit of a stretch Better than mixing by hand What do I do with this? Get down shep! Long arm of the? Ext. base Does it never stop raining? Digger Ken Replenishment at sea. Where does this go? Donald the bricky Trusses on Old gable end gone Battens on Tiles on Breaking through Invisible Person Some patio New doorway Shutters in place Water in Fitting stop valve Toilet area Digging trench for drains Under the tracks

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]]> Sun Aug 31 2008 Mike Foley's Britannia takes to the road. http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1547531.html After twelve years of blood sweat and tears, Mike's 7 1/4 Britannia makes it to Coate. Sunday 20 July 2008: After twelve years of blood sweat and tears, Mike's 7 1/4 Britannia makes it to Coate.

Boiler testing Ian gives a hand No leaks in here Mind the paint work Fire up See I told you my boiler is O.K. Fill the box says Roger Lifting of safety valve! Mind the trees. First turn of the wheels. Where did all this tissue come from? Fixing boggie problem Who forgot to tighten the bolt. As it should be.

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]]> Sun Jul 20 2008 April fools concreteing day. http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1485897.html A extended hard standing for the larger trailors. Wednesday 2 April 2008: A extended hard standing for the larger trailors.

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]]> Wed Apr 2 2008 Refurbishment of main line back straight http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1403038.html More concrete to mix! Tuesday 6 November 2007: More concrete to mix!

Shuttering in place. Shuttering in place. Leveling out. All's square. The boys! The boys! Relaxing in the winter sun. First section laid. Shifting concrete mix. Well someone did it! All aboard Poser! Tiping concrete Nearly finished this section.

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]]> Tue Nov 6 2007 9F's take to the track. http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1349810.html These two B.R. standard class 9F's were built over a period of 15 years by Roger, although he didn't work on them all the time. After passing their boiler tests, they were taken onto the tracks by Roger and his son Michael. Friday 17 August 2007: These two B.R. standard class 9F's were built over a period of 15 years by Roger, although he didn't work on them all the time. After passing their boiler tests, they were taken onto the tracks by Roger and his son Michael.

Ghostly primer First coats Nearly there Boiler testing. Double heading.

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]]> Fri Aug 17 2007 Pictures of the Month! http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1329570.html These are photos as a link from the NWMES Site. Friday 20 July 2007: These are photos as a link from the NWMES Site.

John on Mike's engine.

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]]> Fri Jul 20 2007 Signal gantry. http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1273424.html This is the start of a new signal gantry to be erected at the exit from the station. Luckily there were no roots encountered. The gantry has been manufactured by Ron Martin and will be erected over the coming weeks. Monday 7 May 2007: This is the start of a new signal gantry to be erected at the exit from the station. Luckily there were no roots encountered. The gantry has been manufactured by Ron Martin and will be erected over the coming weeks.

A mole in a hole. Another mole. Laser setting of levels. Technology is marvelous Setting beam in place. Concrete poured. And the other side.

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]]> Mon May 7 2007 Fox's Highlander. http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1225867.html Mike Fox's Highlander on it's first outing after new boiler and testing. Wednesday 7 March 2007: Mike Fox's Highlander on it's first outing after new boiler and testing.

Mystery driver Had to be Bill! First load!

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]]> Wed Mar 7 2007 Les Stiffs Photos. http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1212769.html Les Stiffs Photos. Monday 19 February 2007: Les Stiffs Photos.

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]]> Mon Feb 19 2007 Site Plan http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1203304.html Site Plan Wednesday 7 February 2007: Site Plan

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]]> Wed Feb 7 2007 Hilary and Mike's photo selection http://pics-by-reg.fotopic.net/c1200438.html A selection of mainly Coate photos taken by and large by Hilary. Sunday 4 February 2007: A selection of mainly Coate photos taken by and large by Hilary.

Only one knows how to use a socket.

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