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In the words of Rolf Harris ............... "Can you see what it is yet ?"
Photographs showing the work being put in by the East Midlands Group of
Andy Cooper and Adrian Britchford at Bughaus, Nottingham in the fabrication work for the eagerly awaited Corris Railway Tattoo Locomotive.

Two completed bunkers and spectacle front to cab arrangement.	Two completed bunkers and spectacle front to cab arrangement.	Two completed bunkers and spectacle front to cab arrangement.
Left bunker.	Right bunker	Two completed bunkers and spectacle front to cab arrangement.
Steel needed to fabricate the constituent parts together.	Right bunker and spectacle.	Saddle tank fabrication has started too.

Adrian Britchford continues the fabrication of the hand rail for the Tiger carriage.	Chris Britchford grouts the tiles in the gents toilet at Maespoeth.	At "The Triangle" Dave Price and Dave Quinton attend to fishplates just South of the crossing with a working party just North replacing sleepers.
Dave & Dave set to removing the bolts from fishplates to re-grease.	Trefor Davies, Alan Simcox, Shelley Rider and Stan Stockton all share the work replacing sleepers.	Alan Simcox has a training session on the Smalley excavator.
Mike Oxford has a training session on the JCB kindly loaned by Richard Evans for the purpose.	Even David Gibson takes a turn on the Smalley - and was like a duck to water.	David Gibson and Dave Quinton (too many Daves!) turn to commissioning the new lathe in the Maespoeth Workshop,
Trefor Davies Alan Simcox  and Mike Trowman also paid attention to the ballast at Maespoeth Gate with Kango hammers..	It was a crisp and misty weekend and mid-afternoon the valley started to disappear.	Late in the afternoon you could hardly see the platform from the Signal Box.

Yes. Even The Corris suffers with leaves on the track. Notice that probably due to the good weather that we have had, a sharp frost has caused the loss of "green" leaves rather than dead ones. No wind has meant that they lie on the trackbed for now anyway.	Adrian Britchford had work planned on one of the waggons. Unfortunately it was almost the Southernmost vehicle on the headshunt.	Richard Greenhough moved several items of rolling stock to reach the one that Adrian needed ....
.. and stored them temporarily in the North Loop Siding.	Other work this weekend included clearing ballast from long sleepers within the yard area so that they could be cut in two with a chainsaw - thereby giving us a few extra sleepers.	Steve Wheeler (not pictured) was also at Maespoeth working on No. 8. Andrew Rawlins can be seen here assisting in the work.
A team also worked to clear the excess machines from the workshop area to enable the more recent additions to be commissioned. A manrider was quickly adapted by Adrian Britchford to assist in the movement of the machines.	The manrider was quickly "numbered" as 220 ...	... and immediately brought into use.
This was also the final weekend of scheduled passenger services. Alex Hume waves one of the return trains off from Maespoeth.	Adrian also needed to work on this tipper waggon so it was emptied of it's tar planings.	Jill and Mike Oxford spread the planings to extend the pedestrian walkway further Southward.
David Coleman took time out to compact the recently laid planings alongside the new fence with the "whacker".	No. 8 almost made it's first trip out on the Corris metals. It had a view of "the outside world" anyway and what awaits it.	The final train of the day, consisting of empty passenger stock and heritage waggons, is shunted into position ready for stabling.

After reports from Jill Oxford that there was a noise suggesting the straining of the point rodding within Maespoeth Yard Dave Price investigated and here Alex Hume explains the difficulty in moving the point lever to Dave Price.	At "the lever end" Dave Price removes paint and some material from the rodding movement.	Also at the base of the lever a file was taken to the frame to ease the action of the locking rod.
Within the yard, all of the stools were checked to see if any friction was apparent. Just the one nearest the platform at Maespoeth, the one that Jill could hear making a noise earlier was causing the problem.	In the afternoon, Alex Hume was given a demonstration on how to use a traversing jack to re-rail a waggon.	This was the penultimate weekend of Passenger Operations and although the numbers were low it did allow us to run practice runs for a trainee driver and guard.
	Our most recent addition as trainee No. 6 driver is Shelley Ryder who is set to become our third lady driver for No. 6.

Chris Britchford was asked to paint the roof of Carriage 21.	Richard Saffery gave attention to the ramp for the disabled and made sure that all of the metalwork had been painted for protection against the weather.	Andy Cooper continued to work on the completion of the vestibule entrance to the North end of Carriage 21.
Adrian Britchford makes an adjustment to the metal fabrication of the seating in the North end of Carriage 21.	Jack Cooper helps Andy to fit the sliding door arrangement at the entrance to the area for wheelchair access in Carriage 21 ....	... and then gets on with putting a primer on the door of the almost complete gents toilet facilities.
A quick trip to the museum to make sure that things were as they should be found a very quite car park (there were no services this weekend)	A clear view of the plaque unveiled by Chris Awdry on 7th June 2003 at the Official Grand Re-Opening ceremony.	Back at Maespoeth Richard Saffery paints the inside of the door on the ladies/disabled toilet facility.
Adrian Britchford fabricates hand rails for Carriage 21 making use of the "pit road" as a stable and flat surface.	Chris Britchford came down to earth and painted the bottom skirt of Carriage 21.	Richard Saffery also put a coat of paint on the downpipe at the North East end of Maespoeth Shed.
David Coleman varnishes the ceiling of Carriage 21.	Chris Britchford put a coat of paint on the hand rails for Carriage 21 ready to fit next time round ....	... while Adrian fabricated the other one of the pair.
Steve Wheeler worked on No. 8 and needed use of the pit to work on the power unit & gearbox.

An emergency repair to the boards immediately outside the S & T door was needed this weekend. Dave Price took the opportunity of putting preservative on some of the wood while he was able to access it...	.. and then replaced one of the boards.	After a misty start to the day Maespoeth & Corris were bathed in glorious sunshine for much of the day and passenger numbers were good.
After lunch Dave Price, assisted by Jill Oxford, turned his attention to repairing the shed that had been used during the June Gala. This was slightly damaged on it's return to Maespoeth.	Here, Dave and Jill cut the tongue and groove cladding to length.	Bryn Phillips waves off one of the afternoon trains.

Scheduled passenger services on the Corris Railway now only run on Sundays on designated weekends through to the end of October except for the weekend of the Annual General Meeting when there will be services on both Saturday and Sunday.

The evening of Saturday 20th September 2003 saw a special train trip given by the Talyllyn Railway to members of the TR and the Corris Railway who had been involved in the June Steam Gala when ex-Corris Railway locomotive No. 3 made a visit to the Corris Railway along with ex-corris stock - Carriage 17, Brake Van 6 and the Queen Mary coal waggon.. 

A rake of heritage waggons at Abergynolwyn.	Corris and Talyllyn members start to arrive to await the 6:10pm special from Abergynolwyn to Tywyn Wharf and return.	At Tywyn Wharf a splendid buffet had already been prepared and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Dave Price (with his back to the camera) in conversation with Richard Greenhough and TR members	What a way to spend a wedding anniversary !  Mike and Liz Green were presented with a cake in celebration of their 23rd wedding anniversary.	While outside in the rain, ex-Corris Railway No. 3 waits patiently for the return trip to Abergynolwyn.
Liz Green waits for the signal to proceed with shunting operations at Abergynolwyn.	On Sunday Adrian Britchford continued his work on fabricating buffer beams.	This is not an apparition - Steve Wheeler starts and revs up the No. 8 power unit and the first firing produced just a little black smoke - Steve Wheeler is mostly hidden by the smoke.
Steve checks oil pressures etc. on the power unit of No. 8.	Outside Peter Guest turns his attention to extending the fence at the edge of the platform area.	You can see here (looking South) how much progress has been made in extending our trackbed profile alongside what is currently the North Loop Siding.
And this is looking North towards the engine shed.	Due to the fact that we have more levers in use in the signal box it was found that the blockmans desk gave very little room to maneuvre so has been moved to the corner.	The board for holding the staffs safely has been relocated to the valley side of the signal box.
And you can see here that the passenger train was in Maespoeth Platform as the three staffs in use were in the hands of the Blockman.	Peter Guest fuels the ever present bonfire to get rid of burnable rubbish.	The finished picket fence at the rear of the S & T with it's new Corris Railway signs displayed looks very professional..

During the week, Ken, Peter & Joshua Gray have been busy connecting up the point rodding to the turnout just outside the  S & T and also linked on the same lever .....	.... controlling the turnout at the signalbox.	... They have also used some of the wood that was donated to us by Hugh Bryn Melyn to cover gaps in the ballast where the rodding crosses the running line .....
.. and also immediately outside the signal box.	Under the watchful eye of Rosie Guest, Richard Foyn undertakes driver training for the day - seen here leaving Corris Station.	On the return trip, Richard brings the passenger train steadily into the platform.

Before operations started a manrider full of scrap metal was taken up to the car park to be loaded into a skip on the car park.	The fence at the rear of the S & T shed has now been completed by Peter & Rosie Guest.	Number 8 is safely stored at the rear of the engine shed where work continues to bring it into operation.	Richard Shipman uses the paraffin bath to clean out some important components of Number 8.	S & T work continues and David Coleman makes a start on digging a trench to take sleepers for the next set of rodding cranks.	A good tidy up was called for at the Southern end of the North Loop Siding (Richard Greenhough, Andrew Rawlins and Geoff Dunn).
This was also the weekend of the Annual Model Railway Exhibition, of course.	Our good friend Jonathan Clay shows off his skills.	Local lad Jonathan Hall made his third appearance as an exhibitor.	There were new faces too.	Not all displays were of railways - This stand was overrun with exact replicas of lawnmowers of all sizes down to miniature.	Our friend Tom provided our steam ride on train service.
Not to forget that we also ran passenger services for the whole three days.	Chris Britchford brings Number 6 and passengers into Maespoeth.	Richard Shipman, Andrew Rawlins, Steve Wheeler and Sam Kennion all get to grips with Number 8.	The Sunday evening saw another annual event -"The Bar-B-Que".	Chris Britchford & Tracey Cooper manage to catch up on matters while waiting for a burger.	A night service was run for the attendees of the Bar-B-Que.
On Monday Steve Harris from Warwick, made a start on constructing a slate fence at Maespoeth at our Eastern boundary just below the North Loop Siding.	A young man named Alistair Crane from Peterborough provided invaluable assistance as Assistant Guard to Richard Greenhough.	Ken & Josh Gray carried on their work on the point rodding to bring more turnouts under the direct control of the signal box.	And Bryn Morgan and Joe Kennion carry on the preparation for the bench to carry the point rodding cranks.	In the engine shed Dave Price upgrades the coupling arrangement while Adrian Britchford re-primers the heritage waggon.	Also of note, in the signal box we now have a splendid board for safely holding the tokens when not physically in use. (I wonder how long it will stay there!).

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The new toilets at Maespoeth are taking shape - just the ladies/disabled toilet is in full working order so far.	Two recently installed signs at the South end of the platform at Maespoeth. The top one denotes the start of the loop section and the lower one, of course, is a whistle board.	Even the platform needs a sweep - Jill Oxford tidies the platform at Maespoeth once the empty stock train has left for Corris.
A good selection of drill and milling bits have been donated by Peter Oxford of O & S Engineering in Birmingham.	For those doubters who, I am told, do not believe that Alex Hume works on the Corris at the weekend - here he is looking the part, although I am not sure why he is looking "the wrong way".	Peter Guest has been quietly getting on with the construction of the picket fence at the rear of the S & T shed at Maespoeth.

Arriving at Maespoeth on Saturday 12th July after a somewhat long journey - four wheelsets that originally started off on the South Coast and spotted as being for sale by Richard Saffery. Transport courtesy of R.W. Gent Transport of Shepshed, Leicestershire (and driver Adrian Britchford).	Before services on Saturday, Andy Cooper and Adrian Britchford took the opportunity of fitting a "stop" to the hand brake mechanism on the new carriage 21 to prevent excessive travel. Andy Cooper was down below while .....	..... Adrian Britchford was at the helm.
Before services on Saturday, Richard Greenhough and Bryn Morgan started moving the rail that had been temporarily stored by the side of the track by the signal box.	Peter Guest has been busy in recent weeks erecting the fence posts at the rear of the S & T.	CAUGHT RED HANDED !! On the 12th July there was a special invite to "celebrate" the closure of the Museum buildings at Wharf Station in readiness for the demolition work to begin. Alf Oxford, Jack Cooper, Andy Cooper, Adrian Britchford, Nigel Bird and Emma Cooper (the "over the hill mob") attempt to kidnap the Corris Mail Waggon.

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Photographs from the weekend of 28th & 29th June 2003.

Operations :
	Driver Keith Foster and Fireman Martin Fuller look after Number 3 with water and coal going onboard. 28/06/03.		And what it was all about this weekend as locomotive Number 3 rounds Pioneer Curve on the entrance to Corris Station with it's 125th Birthday headboard proudly displayed on the front. 28/06/03.
	Richard Shipman was on duty at Corris as Blockman, ably assisted by Alex Hume who was on duty on the platform when this photograph was taken. 28/06/03.		Another disabled passenger makes full and proper use of our carriage for the disabled and the wheelchair ramp at Maespoeth. 28/06/03.
	David Coleman gives one of his (many) shed talks for the visiting passengers. 28/06/03.		Caption ? "I'm sure I left that steam locomotive somewhere !" Fireman Martin Fuller, visitor Peter Kazer, driver Keith Foster and another gentleman (apologies I did not get his name) waiting for the next service train time for Number 3. 28/06/03.
	Passengers boarding yet another full train of the weekend. 28/06/03.		Keith Foster brings the steam service train steadily into Maespoeth  28/06/03.
	With the two train opertion timetable it meant that the shed talks were almost continuous at times. Here is just one group listening intently to the information about the railway and the area. 29/06/03.		During last week Richard Shipman took time out to clean and buff up the handles on the lever frame. The four in the foreground show what they should look like. The others will be done soon too. 29/06/03.
	Sunday 29th saw another brilliant day of sunshine, many visitors and as can be seen here, Adrian Britchford and David Price propel a waggon towards the shed to await an opportunity to get it inside for Adrian to complete some welding work. 29/06/03.		While "off duty" driver Mike Davies takes an opportunity for a bacon and egg lunch cooked (of course) in the fire of Number 3. 29/06/03.
	And the sad part of the weekend - the very last steam train on it's way back from Corris for the last time, seen here hauling the Heritage Stock back to Maespoeth . 29/06/03.		The ever present Dave Price organises the shunt in Maespoeth Yard. 29/06/03.
	And a very dapper David Coleman takes on the duty of guard in Corris Brake Van 204 for shunting within the yard area. 29/06/03.
Events :
	Not often that you see Dave Price with his hands in his pockets ! Seen here being interviewed for video. 28/06/03.		Yours truly and wife Jill asked to pose at Maespoeth during the Victorian Weekend celebrations to celebrate the 125th birthday of locomotive Number 3. 28/06/03.
	Trefor Davis also (somehow) managed to get some time off from operational duties to show off his superbly rebuilt and refurbished road roller. 28/06/03.		Society Vice Chairman Keith Davis and Society Treasurer Brenda Davis look the part alongside the vintage car at Corris Station. 28/06/03.
	Councillor Gretta Jones and Mrs. Lloyd also took their part in the celebrations. 28/06/03.		A group photograph at the museum also included Sara Eade (Tal-y-Llyn postmaster) and Steve Parr, Corris Railway events organiser. 28/06/03.
	Joan Samson takes a break from being guard on the Corris with Steve Parr and Sara Eade. 28/06/03.		Abigail Rigby won the childrens prize for Victorian dress. 28/06/03.
	Fireman Martin Fuller has the duty of cutting the birthday cake on Corris Platform. 28/06/03.		Another "steam attraction" in the car park at Corris was this steam boat which attracted a lot of interest.  28/06/03.
	A line up of tractors was also on display. 28/06/03.		I wouldn't embarrass them by adding up their ages but believe me it is significant. Nell Rohleder, Fred Rohleder and Bryn Morgan were determined to join in all of the fun too. 28/06/03.
	To show that it was not all hard work this particular weekend, with grateful thanks to Meinir Coleman many of the operational and event staff enjoyed an (almost) end of event evening at the Dulas Valley Hotel. Here David Coleman shares a joke or two with Meinir (just hidden) Jan and Councillor Gretta Jones.  28/06/03.		Meinir Coleman was presented with a bouquet of flowers as not only an appreciation for the evening but also her hard work in the museum over many weeks so far this season. 28/06/03.
	Member Keith Rogers keeps a close eye on the seconds that David Coleman is having.  28/06/03.		Brenda Davis provided much needed refreshments outside the museum at Corris  29/06/03.
	Making a repeat visit to Corris - the fairground organ provided some of the atmosphere for us. 29/06/03.

Photographs from the weekend of 21st, 22nd & 23rd June 2003.

	Number 3 takes on water from the original watering point at the side of Maespoeth Sheds  22/06/03.		A view from the rear of the train formation for one of the Photographic Charters that were arranged over this weekend- Brake van at the south end then carriage 21, carriage 17 and Number 3  22/06/03.
	Number 3 is shunted to it's holding position to allow the steam service to move forward from the North Loop Siding. 22/06/03.		The new carriage 21 being put through it's paces taking a passenger in a wheelchair for the return journey to Corris.. 22/06/03.
	Richard Saffery is greeted at the platform at Corris by Peter & Rosie Guest after completing his 250 mile (plus) trip by bicycle from Graffham in West Sussex in aid of the Tattoo Locomotive Appeal. 1:00pm - 22/06/03		Richard Saffery enjoys a welcome refreshment in celebration of his epic trip. 22/06/03.
	The "Pioneers Weekend" of 21st & 22nd June saw many old friends come to visit us. Here, "the Garwoods" reminisce with Richard Greenhough. 22/06/03		Number 3 steams it's way towards Corris for it's final service of the day. 22/06/03
	The disabled using Carriage No. 21 (Mrs Bronwen Thomas being pushed up the access ramp by her son-in-law) ........(DKC)		....... and travelling (DKC)
	New footboard just fitted on Carriage No. 21 (DKC)		end views of 17 and 21 for comparison purposes (DKC)
	Posed shot during the photo charters (seen from the other side!). (DKC)		This taken from the signal box. (DKC)
	Locomotive number 3 waiting just outside the shed for "further instructions" during the night shoot photo charter. (DKC)		Locomotive number 3 just about to leave Maespoeth for another photo shoot along the line.
	Taking water during the night shoot photo charter. (RSG)

Photographs from the weekend of 7th & 8th June 2003.
(Weekend of the Grand Re-Opening)

These images were taken from the first photographs that became available following the hugely successful Gala Weekend. I am sure that there will be many more to come in the ensuing weeks.

	Saturday morning and the first official passenger service for the recently delivered Carriage 21. Andy Cooper and Adrian Britchford cut the ribbon assisted by Emma Cooper. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of Richard Foyn.		Classical pose by Number 3 at Maespoeth waiting to be sent off on it's first trip to Corris of the weekend. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of Richard Foyn.
	Another pose by Number 3 outside the S & T shed at Maespoeth. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of Richard Foyn.		Prior to the first VIP train Company Chairman Keith Davis made a speech and then invited Corris Railway President, Chris Awdry, to formally re-open the Corris Railway. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of David Coleman.
	Rounding Pioneer Curve - Number 3 pays it's first visit to Corris in 55 years. Photograph courtesy of David Coleman. 07/06/03		A throng of visitors enjoyed the presence of Number 3 at the Corris. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of David Coleman.
	Andy Cooper (left) and Adrian Britchford proudly sit at the vestibule entrance of Carriage 21 prior to it's first public use on 7th June. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of Mike Oxford.		The car park area at Corris was taken over and also housed the display of steam engines. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of Mike Oxford.
	Even before the first train left Maespoeth for the day's services photographers gathered at Maespoeth for their first glimpse of Number 3 in steam. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of Mike Oxford.		Number 3 waits patiently at Maespoeth for clearance to proceed to the platform and then on to Corris. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of Mike Oxford.
	In order to operate the two train timetable Number 6 was stabled in the operational siding at Maespoeth while Number 3 was in service.  07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of Mike Oxford.		Co-incidentally, the formal approval letter for Carriage 21 arrived and was handed to Andy Cooper and Adrian Britchford on the morning of 7th June. 07/06/03. Photograph courtesy of Mike Oxford.

Photographs from the weekend of 24th/25th/26th May 2003.
(Spring Bank Holiday Weekend)

	Richard Greenhough, Geoff Dunn and Bryn Morgan spent some time on Saturday morning erecting a chestnut fence to tidy up and provide protection from the gap between the car park and the West shed wall. 24/05/03		When the chestnut fencing was finished they turned their attention to joining the permanent track of the North Loop Siding to the temporary track to the south to provide storage space for rolling stock currently not in service. 24/05/03
	Another tank was collected from the permanent way dump and stored in the ballast siding ready to hold water for our June events. 24/05/03		In between train services Roger Holder mixed a mortar mix to provide flashing for the joint between the S & T roof and the South shed wall. 24/05/03
	Steve Wheeler can be seen here sealing the joint between the S & T roof and the South shed wall. 24/05/03		David Coleman was one of several volunteers during the weekend who turned their hand to helping to prepare Carriage 21 for service and can be seen here rubbing down the seats. 26/05/03
	Adrian Britchford made a start on the fabrication of the buffer beams for Carriage 21. 26/05/03		The new toilet facilities at Maespoeth also received attention from Steve Wheeler who plastered the walls with a rendering mix. 26/05/03
	The Pelton Wheels were collected from Corris as one of the last jobs of the weekend. 26/05/03		Jill Oxford replanted the flowers and shrubs on Maespoeth Platform to provide colour for the June events and beyond. 26/05/03
	During the last few weeks work has also taken place at the North end of the car park at Maespoeth in readiness for mains water to be provided. 26/05/03		Of course we mustn't forget that we also ran a full passenger timetable over the three days too!. 26/05/03

Photographs from the weekend of 10th May 2003.
(Two-train practice day)

	Andy Cooper aboard Carriage 21 surveying the scene in readiness for a bit of woodwork (I think). (DKC) 10/05/03		Adrian Britchford makes adjustments "down below" and making good use of the pit in the engine shed at Maespoeth. (DKC) 10/05/03
		And what a wonderful sight to see No. 6 propelling Carriage 20 and Carriage 21 carefully into Corris Station. (Alex Hume) 10/05/03

Please be sure to also see the photographs of the arrival of Carriage 21
at Maespoeth on 8th May 2003. 
Click here to see the photographs taken by
Richard Shipman and David Gibson.

Photographs from the weekend of 3rd, 4th & 5th May 2003.

	Prior to passenger services commencing on the Saturday morning we had a fair few tar planings to move off the ballast dock ..... 03/05/03		..... so that we could take delivery of a load of ballast. (A good half of this newly-delivered ballast had already been loaded when this photograph was taken). 03/05/03
	While passenger services were running, a working party moved the buffer stop from Brynllwyd Crossing to the end of the new loop/siding at Maespoeth. 03/05/03.		Peter Guest also started the construction of the picket fence at the rear of the S & T. 03/05/03.
	... and Andy Cooper completed the fabrication of a pair of "joggle" fishplates for the first rail joint exiting the engine shed. 03/05/03.		No. 5 and heritage rake in the newly formed loop/siding. 04/05/03
	This photograph shows where some of the tar planings were tipped - to form the first section of the levelled ground to form a pedestrian walkway in case of the need for "evacuation from the site".  04/05/03.		Here you see No. 6 coming into service on the Monday morning. Rosie Guest driving and Richard Greenhough guard assisted by David Gibson. 05/05/03.
	Looking North from the signal box at Maespoeth illustrates the new track formation in the yard. 05/05/03.		Passengers arrive at Maespoeth. 05/05/03.

Photographs from the weekend of 18th - 21st April 2003.

	Passengers from one of the services receive their "shed talk" at Maespoeth. Photograph courtesy of Peter Guest. 19/04/03		The platform at Maespoeth now sports two GWR bench seats adding to the authenticity. 19/04/03
	While the opening passenger services of the year was taking place a working party set to unloading a trailer load of track panels that had been delivered to Maespoeth earlier in the week. 19/04/03.		The rail was then transported down the Upper Corris Tramway .... 19/04/03.
	... and stored alongside the main line close to the signal box. 19/04/03.		In between services Ken Gray and Andrew Rawlins were making final connections between the new turnout and the levers in the signal box. 19/04/03.
	Also Andy Cooper fitted a new fishplate to the rail joint immediately outside the engine shed. 19/04/03.		Adrian Britchford worked on fitting buffer beams to another tipper waggon. 19/04/03.
	Then on Sunday Keith Davis turned his attention to completing the rear wall of the new toilet block from the outside .... 20/04/03.		... and Roger Holder was working from the inside. 20/04/03.
	Ken Gray needed to fabricate a link for the new turnout leverage. 20/04/03.		And Richard Greenhough, assisted by Bryn Morgan and Jonathan Riddell used the remaining ballast stock on the newly laid siding. 20/04/03.

Photographs from the weekend of 5th/6th April 2003.

Photographs from the weekend of 29th/30th March 2003.

	Rosie Guest sets to put the undercoat of paint onto the new fence posts at Corris Station. 29/03/03.		And this is how it looked early on Sunday morning in the glorious sunshine. 30/03/03
	On Sunday afternoon No. 6 paid a visit to Corris to collect items for return to Maespoeth. Driver Malcolm Betts / Stationmaster for this train Frank Walker.  30/03/03.		Keith Davis is seen here mounting a display in the Museum shop area. 30/03/03.
	Besides getting the maim museum shop area ready for it's first visitors, the exhibits too were re-positioned following the move of the carriage to the West side earlier this year. 30/03/03.		Signs have been re-mounted and a 1950's Triumph bicycle finds a home too. 30/03/03.
	Late on Sunday afternoon David Coleman puts the finishing touches to the pedestrian walkway across the newly installed turnout. (A. Witts). 30/03/03		And with the help of Bryn Morgan uses the tamper to get a level surface (A. Witts). 30/03/03
	Visitors receive their "shed-talk" during the visit by members of Fedicrail. (DKC). 31/03/03.		Just one of the return journeys about to leave Maespoeth. (DKC). 31/03/03.
		A lull in the proceedings but a good view of the new turnout and it first use. (DKC). 31/03/03.

Photographs from the weekend of 22nd/23rd March 2003.

	The car park retaining wall was now ready to have the shuttering removed to allow it to go off further and also so that the spoil could be put back into the recess created by the excavation. 22/03/03.		The new turnout was delivered to Maespoeth on Friday 21st March. (DKC) 21/03/03
	And stored overnight by the signal box. (DKC) 21/03/03.		When we arrived on the Saturday morning it was awaiting installation. 22/03/03.
	The northern end of the point was hand shunted to a position just past "the dunny" and work started on lifting the southernmost track panel. 22/03/03.		Once lifted and put onto a low four-wheel trolley it was hand shunted onto the shed road out of the way. 22/03/03.
	Track panel being hand shunted onto the shed road. 22/03/03.		Then work commenced on lifting the second or northernmost track panel. 22/03/03.
	A local contractor with his "bobcat" then proceeded to move  the lying ballast for us and spread it into the new position to await the construction of the loop. 22/03/03.		.... and there it was - GONE! 22/03/03.
	All hands to the pump ... turnout in place (just) but still in need of adjustment. (RCS) 22/03/03		The south end of the turnout was connected by this time leaving just the north (platform) end to complete. (RCS) 22/03/03

Photographs from the weekend of 15th/16th March 2003.

	The wall at Maespoeth car park edge - All hands to the pump to spread the concrete exactly where it is needed. 15/03/03.		Readymix in place and good weather for it to go off in good time. 15/03/03.
	Concrete was also put behind the S & T building to reinforce the gap between the Upper Corris Tramway and the rear S & T wall. 15/03/03.		First thing Sunday morning, work commences. 16/03/03.
	On Saturday the accommodation crossing at Brynllwyd was used as an "overflow car park" due to the imminent arrival of a load of readymix concrete. 16/03/03.		While everything else was going on local contractor Richard Evans makes a grand start on the preparation of the ground for the new trackbed alignment. 16/03/03.
	.. and the big mound that had been deposited at Brynllwyd has now been moved too. 16/03/03.		You can see from this photograph the new track alignment (photograph taken from just beyond the signal box looking north). 16/03/03.
	Another view of the preparatory work for the arrival of the new turnout and beyond. 16/03/03.		Alongside the main A487 just north of Pont Evans the local council are tidying the roadside edge and re-walling where necessary. 16/03/03.