Hi.

This post will be mostly images of the stages in the construction of the Wndermere vessel M.V.Swan.. I mentioned in my posting of 11th June the hull is built on the plank and frame method. I'm guessing most of you will know this method. I will now do one of my digressions.. I see over the next fifteen years all the remaining signal boxes are to be closed and twelve Railway Operating Centres will cover the whole of the system. On the one hand it seems drastic and maybe will on some signallers but I guess it's logical. Just recently the iconic box at Hest Bank has finally closed though for some time it just controlled the level crossing. Also not far from Hest Bank Bare Lane has also closed..On Thursday I'm heading off to East Grinstead fo a

week. Among other things I'm looking forward to a journey on the extended Bluebell Railway This will be the last post until I get back.

Regards. Derek