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.