This session we were back at Peterborough to continue work on the Tar Tanker. Whilst Gareth, Stu, Josh, Mark and Al got on with this Tim was welcoming new recruit Annika and showing her what we are about. After about an hour of Tim talking about how great wagons are she was still awake, so a very promising start!

After a spot of lunch, Tim decided to take a look at the north side of BR Van B780952. The usual problem was found, in that the bottom half of the body side planking was in poor condition. Tim then set about removing the internal boards ready to replace the external planks next time; though at one point he must’ve thought he was in ‘The Shining’ as he broke through a rotten plank and shouted “Here’s Timmy”!

It was also identified that B780952 will need new doors, but this was expected. However, a new roof was put on this van last year, so once the body is sorted it will be fit for traffic. We would ideally like to vacuum fit this van too.

By close of play the Tar Tanker had been cleaned of all the thick tar on the south side and one section of wall within B780952 had been loosened to be replaced next time.