Firstly, Keith has made good progress on the walkways on the top, as you may remember one had work started on it. These have both been fully cleaned, primed and undercoated. Whilst working on the walkways, he has also made progress on cleaning the main release valve, which again is now sitting in undercoat.
Two weeks ago we undertook a parts exercise, seeing which parts we had, and if any bolts/nuts were to be ordered. This resulted in a order of 10 a2 M16 bolts with nuts and 20 a2 m12 bolts with nuts as well as some spare wickworths nuts for existing bolts. Whilst doing this exercise, we discovered there was actually parts sitting in store that can actually be refitted.
Below are two photos showing newly attached items. These being 2 brake hangers as well as steam pipe work.
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A view of the steam pipe work, now re-attached to the pipes.
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The first brake hanger back in place, a fiddly job if put on incorrectly as we found out, but that is how we learn.
This week saw a major advancement, and one that has taken a year to complete. The wheels, axles, axle boxes are now sitting in their final colour, nice lovely gloss black. These have been painted, between rain showers, and really give A6071 a view of the end. The west side brake rigging still needs to be re-attached as does the axle tie bar however once these are done, we can say A6071 can actually run.
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A view of the completed axles, axles boxes and wheels on the west side.
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A view of A6071 looking from the south.
A6071 is now sitting in its first coat on three sides. The East side still needs starting however this is being held up by an imminent shunt taking place within the yard. Hopefully A6071 shouldn't end up right down the yard as we have put a request for it to be moved by one wagon length.
Our next job is to finish the walkways on top, re-attach the release valve gear/wheel and then comes a job that im sure would seem easy at a glance, however is going to prove to be an all day job. This being the re-attachment on the east side ladder, then to take down the west side ladder. Apparantly a crowbar/hammer, wheatabix and a pot of tea may be needed. Look out for updates on this.
I'll close with my normal request for help. If we have inspired you to help then do get in touch. We have a list of wagons that we would like to start on as well as ones currently in the freight train needing a bit of TLC and we do have one of the biggest collections in the country for BR era wagons. They do not look after themselves and we are a small group, so help would be appreciated
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