G.W.R. Autotrailer 169 News and Restoration Blog

 Although we are patiently awaiting our visit to the shed to complete the construction of section 3 our time in the 'waiting area' has not been wasted. The recent settled and dry weather has meant that flooring for the new section has been almost completed and preparation of the two vestibule partitions have been prepared for replacement of the rotted timbers which should commence soon, and hopefully be completed in time to be assembled along with the vestibule framework in a few weeks time. Preparation for dismantling of most of the remaining original bodywork has also been undertaken after a big clear out of the luggage end. The pictures show the internal side of the roof which has seen the light of day for the first time in almost 100 years. The black circular marks seen is the accumulation of almost a century of nicotine drawn through the ventilators. Also shown are the GWR makers template marks. If anyone is interested in purchasing this one please get in touch as although

Whilst we await our slightly overdue arrival in the shed we have been making the most of the sunny, if blustery weather to fit some of the flooring on to the newly assembled section base. A layer of 20mm tongue and groove is topped be 25mm plywood. The lower picture show the first section of ply being eased into place in lateral seating bay 3 and the under floorboards almost completed in the longitudinal seating bay adjacent to the entry vestibule. We're pleased with the progress after one or two minor hiccups to start. Watch out for more progress soon.