Further Running Trials

During the running in trials of locomotive No. 2 the opportunity was taken to pose No. 2 next to the railway's other locomotive, which was at the station on a works train.

Goods Shed Construction Completed

The buildings and services department have completed construction of the the goods shed for the still, as yet, unnamed station.  The building was immediately put into use with a delivery of sprouts from Four Winds Farm.

Locomotive Number 2 Undergoes Running-in Trials

Locomotive number 2 has been outshopped in works grey livery to allow running-in trials to be completed.  After some initial issues with sticking pistons were resolved, several trips along the WR have been completed successfully.  Some minor work is required to complete No 2 before she goes to the paint shop for her final livery application.

It is reported that the locomotive will be named 'Sarah' after the wife of the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Wardrobe Railway.

Station Building Completed

Progress has been slow on the Wardrobe Railway over recent months due to the main contractors being occupied on other projects away from the railway.  However, the construction of the station building for the, as yet unnamed, station has been completed.

In the following photo we see a works train waiting in front of the new building.