The Woolwich coach makes its first test run behind the service train filled with the workers who had rescued this ruin from its derelict state - photo by John Rose

Late in the rebuilding process, the Woolwich receives its undercoats of paint - photo by John Rose

Work in hand on the interior of the guard’s van, - still some way to go before completion - photo by John Rose

The Woolwich begins to show her glorious colours. As with much skilled and intricate work, the delicate lining out work is carried out “in house” - by Alan here - photo by John Rose

Here the Woolwich is in service again behind the Terrier loco at Northiam - a delight to day visitor and enthusiast alike - photo by John Rose

And this is how it all started for the Woolwich

Work in the sheds includes many other tasks than restoring derelict coaching stock. Here repairs are carried out on a hopper wagon - photo by John Rose

Work has recently started on the latest long term restoration - in this case of the Birdcage coach - photo by John Rose

Holes are chiselled out in the bottom rail to accept the bolts that will secure the bodywork - photo by John Rose

Holes are chiselled out in the bottom rail to accept the bolts that will secure the bodywork - photo by John Rose