A sequel to the Truro Clock Restoration
Dave Antony
Dave Antony
Seeing Rogers picture of the clock reminded me of a certain mess I made in my kitchen over Christmas 2017.
The clock's inner workings were sent to a clock repairer in Exeter as it wouldn't run for more than a hour or two at best so I brought the case home as I was sure there was a decent bit of wood under many years of black paint. Many days of scraping, chemicals, heat gun, sanding, wire woolling, filling and eventually vanishing are shown in the attached.....
The clock's inner workings were sent to a clock repairer in Exeter as it wouldn't run for more than a hour or two at best so I brought the case home as I was sure there was a decent bit of wood under many years of black paint. Many days of scraping, chemicals, heat gun, sanding, wire woolling, filling and eventually vanishing are shown in the attached.....
Dave at Home with the clock casing in the kitchen sink 10th December 2017. Copyright Dave Antony
Rubbing down the clock case and filling, its the 16th December 2017. Copyright Dave Antony
Varnishing the clock case and bringing the wood back to life. Copyright Dave Antony
All is needed now is the workings of the clock. Copyright Dave Antony
Almost complete one week before Christmas Day 2017 Copyright Dave Antony
Many Thanks Dave
That was a job well done, you deserved your Christmas Lunch!
That was a job well done, you deserved your Christmas Lunch!
'Signs with the Times'
Roger Winnen
Roger Winnen
200604a-New-signs-at-Perranwell-Station-Copyright-Roger-Winnen
The small notice on the pole reads 'These facilities are checked on a regular basis. However if you notice something we have missed or we can improve on please let us know by Contacting Freephone 0800 912 0843
200604z-Thanks-for-keeping-your-distance-Copyright-Roger-Winnen
200604b The Perranwell Station sign amongst the scaffolding. Copyright Roger Winnen
200604c The restored station clock at Truro. Copyright Roger Winnen
The inscription reads below the clock 'Truro Station Clock 2018 This clock has been fully restored thanks to Great Western Staff and the Great Western Railway with the assistance of funding from the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, the Railway Heritage Trust & Designated Community Rail Development backed by the Department of Transport and the Association of Community Rail Partnerships
Swindon Steam
Ken Mumford
Ken Mumford
70013 Oliver Cromwell at speed near Swindon 28th March 2009. Copyright Ken Mumford.
Many thanks Ken.