Progress on box wagon K610 (built 1897) has been quite significant in the last couple of months. The north end and part of the east side has had the new cladding filled, sanded and painted. The last portion of framing on the east side has been rebuilt (the rotten timber has been removed and new components have been made and assembled). A number of bolts, brackets and tie rods have also been replaced. This last section has now had the T & G cladding fitted prior to painting. Gaps between the existing roof boards have been filled and work is continuing on repairing three roof beams that were showing signs of deterioration at one end. Over the next month, work will focus on completing the roof and fitting the edge boards so that the roof covering can be installed.

Cattle Wagon T175 had its second door fitted on the 28th of June after spending longer with the painters than originally envisaged. Fitting these doors takes quite a bit of effort because of the weight and shape of the door, and the height of the doorway. However, everyone is pleased with how it looks, and it swings and latches easily despite the complexity of the mechanism.

A67 has had a couple of boiler tubes tightened and the first new tank lid fitted.

The workshop has received a significant upgrade with the provision of two 400W lamps illuminating the area where the lathe and K610 reside. The roof has had its many leaks attended to and the shed doors have been repaired, as has a number of the small plant items.

The Plasser MTM 401 Tamper refurbishment is making steady progress with a number of hydraulic components and one tamping head having been removed.

The balance of the weatherboard for the former Katiki Station project has arrived back from being machined (we buy cheap rough-sawn timber and dry it ourselves) and finance has been approved for some new roofing iron.

A set of makers plates have been manufactured for TR 81 to replace those that were lost during its NZR career.

DS 203 is having its seats recovered and there are a number of other minor repairs planned for this locomotive in the coming months.

Discussions over development options for the society are continuing and the mood is generally positive. There was a second article published in the Otago Daily Times (a full page colour feature) explaining the issues the society faces, and profiling some of the members, projects and successes the railway has. In response to a slightly negative letter to the editor, the society was allowed to restate its intentions and a well composed photograph was published alongside our response. The feedback from our customers and suppliers has been great and everyone seems keen for the railway to expand its operation so that it can offer the city an enhanced heritage train experience.

The motor trolley fleet has received an investment of time and money to allow them to be used more extensively. Former signals trolley WW 7020 that was received as an engineless hulk has had minor timber repairs, a repaint, repaired motor and borrowed gearbox fitted, and been partially rewired. A couple of the rubber tires have been replaced and a new windscreen has been fitted, giving us an additional operational trolley, although this more modern (rear engined, front wheel drive, rubber tyred, low driving position, band brake) pattern of trolley hasn't found favour with all members.

The track crew have been busy replacing sleepers just beyond the junction with the yard. They have replaced around 20 so far and expect to replace many more in the coming months.