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Much has been achieved by our small group of dedicated volunteers but we need more people who are willing to come along and help. Our team has been able to transform Loco L11 from a rusting hulk of metal into something quite special. They removed all the old flaking and discoloured paint, filled rust holes, primed, undercoated and top coated every inch of metal. Is this the sort of thing you're good at? There may be a whole lot more painting needing to be done soon.....
The former Relay Room, now our Museum display area, is undergoing renovation too. Additional items are being added to the existing wide range already on display; storage cupboards and doors; better signage for the exhibits etc. We are even building a new signal frame which can be remotely operated by compressed air! Are you good at woodwork or metalwork and could you help?
There was a huge heap of scrap just inside the gate. It's gone - all 3 tons of it!! We have now remodelled the whole area in front of L11 to include a fenced walkway which allows visitors to safely watch the points throw as part of the signalling demonstration. Together with a new viewing platform this has transformed our visitors experience from the moment they arrive at the Museum.
More improvements could be made and even keeping the weeds down is a regular job - can you help?
Our visitor numbers increased steadily throughout 2023, encompassing local families all the way through to experienced train operators and signallers. We've also had visits from societies and even London tourist groups all looking for that 'something a bit different'.
We are really in need of people who could become guides. Are you a 'people person' who would consider becoming a guide, or perhaps learning how the lever frame works and take on the role of a demonstrator signaller? If you have already worked on the Underground or main line railway, your knowledge and skills would be invaluable.
This page only gives a flavour of all the tasks the volunteers perform. Why not come along and find out more? You can chat to the team working tirelessly (in between tea breaks) to bring this unique project to the public.
In the meantime, if you'd like to find out more, send us an email to: eppingmuseum@gmail.com
