Apoligies to readers for the lack of updates over the past couple of weeks but even tram restorers need to take holidays occaisionally.  Anyway while the cat's been away the mice have played. and much painting and lining has been done.   The tram now looks like this.

The main panels are now complete; the vermilion on the corner pillar needs a final coat and some lining has been done. The end decency board is not fixed on yet but is looking good.   All in all a nice sight to come home to.

Today we had an inspection visit by various worthies from Crich, which went well and before they arrived we fitted the bell handles that had been polished by Pickersgill Kayes.

Here are the bell handles on the bulkheads and over a window inside.  A rod runs down each side of the car with a handle above each window.

Here is the lining at B end to show how colourful the tram is getting.  

After everyone had gone I did some fixing of handrail brackets but will be working more in the morning.