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News from the Coal Face

Work in Progress

Currently the following is taking place on Tuesdays.

  • A new public address system is being installed.
  • Work continues on a ‘Kempton’ DVD.
  • A high suction well water level alarm is being installed.
  • Refurbishment of the Mercury Arc Rectifier has started.
  • Extra guard rails are being fitted to open up the Ram Floor viewing area to the public.
  • Handrails have been fitted to the entrance staircase.

Currently the following is taking place on Thursdays.

  • Refurbishment of the IP cylinder cam shaft has been completed.
  • Refurbishment of the IP cylinder exhaust valves has been completed
  • Compressed air supplies have been improved with an additional air compressor.
  • Painting continues.
  • Minor repairs (as noted during past steamings) continue.

Currently the following is taking place on Sundays..

  • Refurbishment of the old electric water pump continues.
  • Painting continues.
  • Minor repairs (as noted during past steamings) continue..

Museum News

  • Telephone answering facility has been upgraded to provide better service for enquirers.
  • Additional exhibits have been introduced.
  • Audio-visual equipment is being installed.

Publications

The Trust publishes a number of different brochures as noted below. All are for sale on site.

About the Triples, A Brief Guide, Steam, Water & Oil, Steam Raising Plant, How the Engines were made and Water works Railways.

In addition the Society publishes a news letter, entitled Triple News, for its members.