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Adrian Allum reports on recent developments:
2009 has been another productive year, with a new platform area (making passenger management more effective and safer); a new ticket office (making the 'money area' more secure and less prone to weather damage); improved track alignment, enabling the safer operation of trains; and improved signalling safety with the provision of track circuits, enabling the single-line token to be withdrawn. We have also established a good relationship with other railways, one especially that has been resourceful with components and equipment.
For 2010, the AMR is looking towards a Mess-Room on the station platform for the volunteers to store their bags more 'locally' than inside the Depot and to shelter under during inclement weather; delivery of about 15-20 tons of ballast; extension of the railway to where the open ground meets the hedge (about 20m); and extension of the carriage siding, with track obtained from a generous donation by a Friend of the Museum. We are also looking to the replacement of the filament signals with LED, to improve sighting and visibility; and ongoing installation of the other signalling equipment, including mechanical locking on the lever frame. (Looking ahead to 2011, we're thinking about lineside fencing and a proper carriage shed.)
Most recent progress has included fitting the correct front leg (at last!) to the lever frame in the signal-cabin, and consequently being able to engage the gears for the mechanical locking - that is a great step forward. We have also done a bit of tidying up in terms of burying signal cables etc!
Adrian Allum, AMR Manager
To join one of our work parties as a volunteer, give Adrian a call on 01252 377647 or email him for details of the next one.