Staff volunteers from Barclays Wealth have been working hard to give the Groudle Glen Railway a makeover in time for its opening over the Easter weekend.

A team of eager Barclays Wealth volunteers and representatives of the Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters’ Association gathered early on 29th March to get the project underway.

Work carried out over the two days included erecting fence posts and a new fence near to the Groudle Glen cafe area, installing concrete bases for a flag pole and viewing telescope, installing safety signage along the railway and some painting work at the cafe.

Barclays Wealth organisers Simon Scott and Patrick Margrave said, "We were delighted that so many people were able to volunteer to come and help us with this worthwhile project.

"The Groudle Glen Railway is operated entirely by volunteers and so the 150 hours of labour Barclays Wealth has been able to donate has been greatly received. ?1,350 has also been donated by the Barclays Community Grant Scheme to cover the cost of the project.

"We would like to thank all the volunteers for giving their time so freely and look forward to our next community event."

Alex Brindley from the Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters’ Association said, "The railway is run entirely by volunteers and any help received from organisations such as Barclays Wealth is greatly appreciated.

"The work that has been undertaken on the railway over the past few days will add greatly to the experience of visitors and I hope that all the volunteers will be able to come along on Easter Sunday and see the results of their hard work ahead of the new season."