Good evening everyone. This is post No13 of 2019: unlucky for some! Today I was over at my usual Saturday haunt: the former 84E at Tyseley Locomotive Works in Birmingham. There wasn't much to report from today. It was a quiet one really. I was tasked with polishing up the topside brass work on the red Pannier Tank No7752, who still wears her London Underground colours and the number L94. Armed with rags and a tube of Autosol, I clambered up onto the tanks to clean up the safety valve bonnet and top feed pipes. The end result was most pleasing...
At the rear of the shed, immaculate Castle Class 4-6-0 No7029 "Clun Castle" had been dragged half out into the afternoon sunshine. A few little jobs were being undertaken on Tyseley's preservation pioneer in preparation for next weeks 'Cotswold Explorer' trip to Oxford via Sapperton. The engine looked a real picture as she stood silent outside her home shed. I bet she can't wait to get those wheels up to speed...
After a little more polishing on L94, it was time to head for home. It's amazing how worn out you can get from just scrubbing some brass; it really tires you out after a bit! Thanks to Tyseley for another great day helping out in the works...
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