Finally, I'd better show you some train
seat photos - the whole reason my placement was created.
The major element of the placement has been upholstering 26
pairs of seats for a 1936 Gresley Tourist Third Open 60505 railway carriage
currently being renovated to its 'as built' condition. I feel privileged to be contributing to this
historically important restoration by Stainmore Railway Company at Kirkby
Stephen East, who developed the placement in conjunction with the North of
England Civic Trust Heritage Skills Initiative.
It was made possible thanks to funding from a local trust, private
individuals and the RDPE (Rural Development Programme for England).
I’ve learned a huge range of skills, from a ‘standing start’
and discovered that this is what I went to do for the rest of my working
life. Upholstery is something that has
always fascinated me and I’ve wanted to learn for years, but circumstances have
prevented that – until the HIS placement.
I’ve loved working in Steve’s workshop, as part of a small team, on a
wide variety of jobs in addition to the railway seats.
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