Colne Valley Railway News

Class 08 511 arrived Wednesday afternoon to have some work carried out here. It will be running on a special diesel day Saturday 31st July, working with 2 TPO coaches and a brake van. Newly painted 141108 will also be in operation

26th July saw Aquila emerge from the shelter of the loco shed where she has been residing for the last 24 weeks. The end has been completely rebuilt and the roof and one side have been painted, and she has come out of the shed to have the other side painted now. The finishing touches will be the crests and lining.

The TPOs are now receiving attention from Wendy & Bernie and 80318, having been given a nice pink undercoat, is now getting its top-coat of red.

The 141 is now resplendent in its new livery (after several shades of blue) Brian, Sally & Natalie attended the Tendring Show, hopefully some business will come from that.

Sunday 4th July saw a track slew take place, enabling the staff coach, C&W workshop and the stores carriage be put in position. Thanks to the gang who carried out this heavy work on a very hot day.

At long last -the old green toilet block is being demolished. Some of the fittings have been kept as stand-by, but most of it was rubbish! Evan disconnected everything yesterday and today, with help from Alan, David and a JCB the demolition started. All I can see from the window now is 1 end wall, 2 part walls and 5 loos!

The 3rd Model Railway Exhibition was held on Sunday 27th June, and in spite of the very hot weather and some football game there was a good attendance. With at least 10 layouts - ranging from 'ooo' to 'HO' and several trade stands there was something for everyone.