Here's our current list of live sub-projects

We have plans for a basic layout of track around the compound allowing us access to both our current running shed/workshop container and a proposed, new workshop facility. We also have a dedicated space for the storage of track and sleepers in readiness for the eventual laying outside of the compound, around the Tyseley site.

We also have plans for the creation of mini green spaces dotted about the yard to add both visual interest and do our bit for the environment.

"Belle" is currently over half-way through its overhaul at Denver Light Railway in Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, with its boiler and firebox nearing completion. 

We now have to source items such as water guages and other pipework/fittings to see it through to completion, which will hopefully (funding permitted) be towards the end of 2024.

"Dudley" is now also at Denver Light Railway, undergoing a full engine service and bodywork overhall. In theory, it should be a straight forward exercise but due to parts for the early 20th century Morris Commercial engine only now bring available in Australia, it is taking a little longer than expected.

To allow us better storage space for our completed carriages, coal truck and locomotives (when complete), we need to obtain an additional 40-ft container that we can use as a dedicated workshop. It is intended to have a central, single road access to allow space for work around the items within, and a storage area for tools and equipment.

We will then need to kit it out with a full set of tools to enable us to achieve our renovations and repairs.

There are four Parkinson designed covered carriages and three Hunt Brothers designed open "toast rack" coaches still to refurbish, with each one being in a different state of disrepair. Our first task will be work on two covered and two open carriages to form an initial "set" of four.