Tuesday 15 March 2016

Weekly Progress Report - Sunday 13th March

Today again saw a range of activities going on.

The Permanent Way Team were working on the section of line between Killers Dale Halt and Recreation Ground Station removing a lean on a section of track which had sunk over the course of last season. With this complete they then moved on to packing sleepers on the section to remove the severity of some dipped joints.

In the Motive Power Department Hibberd 4008 had its new air system installed which will allow for through train piping which will be invaluable at the Mixed Traction Gala in Spring and also August. Other tasks completed on the locomotive was the painting of the buffer beams on both ends; these were put into undercoat prior to a top coat being applied. Peter had its battery box placed back on again after new battery box mounting rubbers were applied. Manrider 103 was returned to the Carriage and Wagon Shed now that a locomotive was available to shunt it with.

A test train was run with Manrider 103 to test the new loop form. This was passed as being fit which means that we can move forward to Easter.

 In the new building at Steeplehouse new 110V sockets were installed and wiring run to accommodate these. Also the interior panelling which was cut last week was painted, this only leaves the other side to be painted before they can be fitted to the sides of the building.

Easter is closing in!


Test Train passing the Works Train


Extension taking shape.















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