| Following some minor earlier work, construction of our new Toilet Block has commenced in earnest. We are still in need of funds to complete the work in a timely fashion and would gratefully welcome your financial help. 20 April 2023 - footings and foundations completed, paid for by generous donations and passed by Building Control. Can you help us finance the brickwork, roof and fitting out by donating? If so, there are various ways:- a) By PayPal - Follow the link on our Home Page b) By using gofundme - details here c) Direct to our Bank Account - Barclays Yeovil 20 99 40 Account South West Main Line Steam Company t/a Yeovil Railway Centre 70991724 - please mark as Toilet Block donation d) At one of events, either at the gate or in the Shop We can claim Gift Aid on small donations of £30 or less. If you are able to donate more please email yeovil railway@hotmail.com and, if appropriate, we will ask you to complete a declaration to enable us to claim an extra 25%. Some original detail on the plans are HERE with a link to PayPal for any donations. |
| 26 April 2022 The bricks, the colour having been approved, have now arrived and stored on a Conflat. |
| 22 May 2022 Clearing away debris from the edge of the cliff face ready for a container to be moved away from the ground needed for the toilet block. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 14 August 2022 Fence removed in readiness for container to be moved out of the way. |
| 13 March 2023 Building area marked out. |
| 14 March 2023 Footings being excavated - no hidden treasures! |
| 17 March 2023 Footings for outside walls concreted. |
| 21 March 2023 Drains being laid |
| 20 March 2023 Some brickwork next in line. |
| 4 April 2023 |
| Footings and foundations complete. |
| 5 June 2023 Interior blockwork going up. |
| 6 June 2023 (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Insulation blocks attached. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 11 June 2023 Progress with brickwork. |
| Entrance Lane side |
| 15 June 2023 Roof trusses have arrived. Making progress! |
| 27 June 2023 Most of brickwork now complete and many roof trusses now in place. (Photo courtesy Peter Chapman) |
| 29 June 2023 Trusses over toilet area in place. (Photo courtesy Peter Chapman) |
| 30 June 2023 Smaller trusses over store area in place! |
| Coming together. |
| 5 November 2023 Installation of additional insulation blocks and preparation for fixing of fascia boards. |
| 12 November 2023 Raising of scaffolding to improve access for felt, batten and slating. |
| Some fascia now fixed. |
| 25 November 2023 A generous donation of Insulation material by D. Interiors, Bristol - thanks guys!. (Photo courtesy Dean Knights) |
| Safely arrived on site. (Photo courtesy John Boon) |
| 26 November 2023 Felt and battened with slating started. |
| Lane side. |
| 23 January 2024 Slating over the main part of the new Toilet Block is now complete. A small number of slates and the ridge to be finished on the store room area. |
| 28 January 2024 Roof is now complete! Onto the internal works, drains and more... |
| 30 January 2024 A sewerage pump is required as the Septic Tank level is unfavourable. The cylinder is seen in its hole and being surrounded by concrete (with the inside containing a slightly larger amount of water to maintain its shape). |
| 23 January 2024 Slating over the main part of the new Toilet Block is now complete. A small number of slates and the ridge to be finished on the store room area. |
| 28 January 2024 Roof is now complete! Onto the internal works, drains and more... |
| 30 January 2024 A sewerage pump is required as the Septic Tank level is unfavourable. The cylinder is seen in its hole and being surrounded by concrete (with the inside containing a slightly larger amount of water to maintain its shape). |
| 18 February 2024 Digging a trench for the sewerage pipe from the pump towards the Septic Tank (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 18 February 2024 |
| 25 February 2024 Sewerage pipe (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Floor insulation going down. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Pipe and pump connected. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 28 February 2024 Membrane above floor insulation in preparation for screeding. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 28 February 2024 (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 28 February 2024 Floor screeding begins. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 05 March 2024 Trench to the Septic Tank complete and awaiting a final connection in the future. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| No Entry - Floor screed drying!. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| A look inside. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 07 April 2024 Toilet Block - internal works continue and Dagger Boards being added. |
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Can you help us finance the fitting, drainage etc out by donating? If so, there are various ways:- a) By PayPal - Follow the link on our Home Page b) By using gofundme - details here c) Direct to our Bank Account - Barclays Yeovil 20 99 40 Account South West Main Line Steam Company t/a Yeovil Railway Centre 70991724 - please mark as Toilet Block donation d) At one of events, either at the gate or in the Shop We can claim Gift Aid on small donations of £30 or less. If you are able to donate more please email yeovil railway@hotmail.com and, if appropriate, we will ask you to complete a declaration to enable us to claim an extra 25%. |
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