Rusty Coal Shovel

[Tom Macrery]

A picture is worth ..... well, I don't know; but this one is telling us two things. One - the shovel hasn't been used for a while, it's our off-season. And two - it's the rainy season. A bit of emery cloth will set things right.

[Kevin Wilson-Smith]

Splendid picture Tom.

[Mike Haslam]

Yes, Tom, a good photo. I don't want to 'rain' on your shovel, but I would like to comment that it seems unfortunate that FotR material is not being looked after. That shovel should have been put away safely. If this happens to the shovel, what else of FotR is not being cared for - possibly materials which cannot be replaced.

Come on guys, look after the kit. Loco crews, please have some pride. It may not be your shovel, but no matter - it should be cared for!

Turtle - starting a 'keep your footplate clean' campaign... :-)

[John Ashworth]

Mike, your 'keep your footplate clean' campaign was the 20,000th post to the forum. Keep 'em coming!