October & November saw more work on the refurbishment of the 5-plank open wagons culminating in their re-entry to traffic in early December. This brings the demonstration freight rake back up to full strength of four opens, four vans, four hoppers and a brace of brake vans, with an extra pair of vans available from the civil engineering dept.

The civil engineering brake van also saw further progress with the roof being painted and roof fittings attached.

The Wagon Group also indulged in a Christmas social gathering – no work was done, but much merriment was in evidence.

See you all in the New Year, when there is already another freight driving experience to look forward to.