News 06/05/2010
|
| |
| The first working party at Boness took place on 50037 over 4 days
6th-9th May. Initial work saw the thorough cleaning of both inside and out to
remove much algae and dust. Rubbish was cleared out from the inside and
the various parts that came with the cab were accumulated and stored.
Numerous parts were refitted to save space namely all the AWS equipment
and the missing secondmans handrail. The SRPS steam dept kindly lent
Whitworth taps and dies so we could prepare the studs to receive a
replacement buffer long since re-used on 37025. |
| |
 |
| |
News 08/05/2010
|
| |
| Both 50029 and 50030 were extracted from their usual siding as planned and
displayed in new locations for the benefit of Peak Rail gala visitors.
Fresh photographic opportunities were much appreciated. Upon return to
the yard the loco's were transposed to aid future crane operations.
More fresh photo opportunities. |
| |
 |
50029 on display in front of the newly commissioned turntable 8th May 2010.
|
| |
|
50030 on display 8th May 2010 at Rowsley.
|
| |
News 26/05/2010
|
| |
| Boness work party. Tools and paint were taken North for the second
session on 50037 over 26th and 27th May. It has been decided to re-skin
below the droplights as the usual rot is rampant as expected. The roof
is good however and a start was made on corrosion treatment and
paintwork. Lack of power thwarted too much progress so it has been
agreed to re-locate the cab opposite the MPD to assist repairs. To
this end, Steam dept to the rescue again they lent us a buffer to aid
hiab lifting of the cab. It was not possible to arrange the lorry but
the new site was cleared and graded ready. |
| |
 |
| |