Blog · 29. April 2024
Hooray! Our first Open Day of this year went very well. It was cold but everyone wrapped up well and enjoyed riding behind the trains. Glad to say there was a good turn out of members locos running on both the 5" and 7 1/4" gauge tracks. Thank you to Simon who visited again, and ran his loco. A thank you to the classic cars that were brought to display on the field, yes, thank you for braving the cold! The cars are always good to see, and a variety of models were on show.
Blog · 21. April 2024
The first stage of a signal gantry has been intalled on the 7 1/4" gauge track.
Blog · 14. April 2024
Hooray, and at last, had some dry weather, even the sun making an appearance. Several members made an appearance too and jobs undertaken were grass cutting, strimming, site clearance, fence erecting, gardening and a hydraulic and steam test on a 7 1/4" loco. It was so good to see locos running on the tracks. The 5" Hymek had a satisfactory test on the rails and so did the 7 1/4" Feldbahn after it passed the boiler test. These two locos will be new (to Evergreens) to ride behind on open days.
Blog · 18. March 2024
Improvements to both of the platforms continued together with hedge trimming and signal planning. One member made a start on an electronic survey of the site which will be very helpful to us going forward. Now less than two weeks to go for the first open day of this year, March 30th.
Blog · 03. March 2024
This week work was done on the catering van (Food Station), and drainage work was undertaken. Signal planning took place.
Blog · 18. February 2024
Evergreens were given a wooden loco. After taking it apart and much sanding down, priming and repainting, it has also been given metal rods and cylinders.
Blog · 29. January 2024
While the two ladies have been busy trimming the hedgerow a robin has kept them company. Every now and again he would burst into song.