New rotary switches on 50030 electrical cubicle door
During 2008 one of the main areas of progress was with the electrical cubicle which was very heavily stripped prior to RRRG acquiring the locos in 2002. Here New rotary switches are seen installed on the cubicle door, at the time of purchase not only were the switches missing, which have all been replaced with new items, but the door was also missing.
During 2008 one of the main areas of progress was with the electrical cubicle which was very heavily stripped prior to RRRG acquiring the locos in 2002. Here New rotary switches are seen installed on the cubicle door, at the time of purchase not only were the switches missing, which have all been replaced with new items, but the door was also missing.
Tags: 2008 summary, 50030, electrical cubicle
Scraper and compression rings, bearings and bolts bought to restore ex-50008 power unit
2008 also saw the first delivery of NEW engine components for use in the overhaul of the ex 50008 power unit.
2008 also saw the first delivery of NEW engine components for use in the overhaul of the ex 50008 power unit.
Tags: 2008 summary, 50008 power unit, 50030, engine parts
New CU7 installed in 50030's electrical cubicle
Another absentee was the CU7, which has been replaced by a new item manufactured by RRRG members.
Another absentee was the CU7, which has been replaced by a new item manufactured by RRRG members.
Tags: 2008 summary, 50030, CU7, electrical cubicle
50030 no 1 end cab December 2009
The cab at No 1 end is shown on the day of the 2009 AGM, 13th December, with the restored drivers dash panels temporarily refitted for display purposes to give an idea of progress to date.
The cab at No 1 end is shown on the day of the 2009 AGM, 13th December, with the restored drivers dash panels temporarily refitted for display purposes to give an idea of progress to date.
Tags: 2009 summary, 50030, driving cab
Resistors on top of 50030 electrical cubicle reinstated.
This view shows the resistor banks on the top of the electrical cubicle, of note is the fact that at the time we bought 50030, all of this equipment was missing. 29th November 2009.
This view shows the resistor banks on the top of the electrical cubicle, of note is the fact that at the time we bought 50030, all of this equipment was missing. 29th November 2009.
Tags: 2009 summary, 50030, electrical cubicle
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