With a vast amount of work to complete before the Easter 2010 opening, Manx Transport Trust members have been keen to start the transformation of Hangar 230. The drains at the front of the building and a sixth of the floor have been cleaned with a pressure washer. After filling and sealing, the floor has been given two coata of grey floor paint. |
17th October 2009. Leopards 665, 97 and Olympic 84 outside Hangar 230. |
17th October 2009. It may not look cleaner whilst its wet, but wait until its dry! |
17th October 2009. The drains were given a good clean to remove the sludge. |
17th October 2009. The drains were given a good clean to remove the sludge. |
24th October 2009. Further sections of floor cleaned and prepared for sealing. |
24th October 2009. A start was also made painting the walls. |
24th October 2009. Over 600 Litres of water were used pressure washing! |
31st October2009. First coat of paint on the cleaned floor. |
31st October2009. Lower wall sections also painted behind the shed. |
31st October2009. It certainly makes a difference. |
31st October2009. Get the second coat down, then start on the next section. |
14th November 2009. 2nd coat of paint applied!  |
21st November 2009. A start has been made grit blasting and priming the columns. What an improvement. |
21st November 2009. Meanwhile, the floor cleaning gathers pace... |
21st November 2009. Column painting will continue next week. |
21st November 2009. 1235 comes in out of the rain. |
28th November 2009. Leyland family line up.84, 144,1235,665 and 97. |
28th November 2009. The Upper Douglas cable car pulley wheel was moved in to the compound whilst we complete the transformation. |
28th November 2009. Dismantling the wooden hut commenced. We will be re-using most of the structure. |
28th November 2009.The first of several concrete ramps! |
28th November 2009. Come on... Its time to go home... |
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