I thought it was about time I did some work on the real railway and through friends was directed to the South Devon Railway Association. The website is here:SDRA and the "fan" site is here: SDRonline

I am currently working at Staverton Station with the excellent gentlemen of the Staverton Preservation Group and they put me to work on general maintainance duties. There are a huge range of jobs available, including PW and Singnalling as well as engine and stock maintainance, all through the Association.

The Toad that will become the new staffroom, showing its newly fitted planking and steelwork.

Collet goods 0-6-0 3205 with a down train

The first crusty bit of paintwork for me!

The up train, from the top of my ladder

Todays hard work on the Toad's other side saw the planking caulked and fitted.

The storage sidings after the PW crews shunting on Monday

Thank you to all the regular Staverton volunteers for making me feel so welcome and I hope to bring you all more as I continue. Look out for the Diesel gala on November 6th and if you want to enjoy the SDR for less there is a special half price weekend on 30th and 31st October. Train Timetable SDR