After almost ten years work we are now only a few weeks away from having the unique Wickham two-car DMU set finished. The exterior is now complete apart from the new door handles and the interior is down to the last few jobs, which include the fitting of the seats.

The two cars were briefly reunited when they were shunted round so that the power car could be brought next to the roll of lino which had been laid out ready to cover the floors.

The trailer awaits removal of masking tape following its painting and lining out.

This is the rear part of the power car showing the "porthole" door into the guard's compartment.

In the trailer's main saloon are all the new seat cushions, covered in a faithful copy of the original Wickham fabric.

The number 2 engine fires up for the first time. Both engines started readily and since then the power car has moved a few feet under its own power for the first time in over 10 years.

At the back of the trailer car the tiny toilet compartment, freshly laid lino and seat frames can be seen.

The first class seats, a blue version of the fabric, are being assembled and bolted into place.

In the guard's van the emergency cupboard and interior have been finished in authentic 1950's style. Woe betide anyone loading dirty items in this van!