LMS10000

The Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society is a charity recreating the pioneer mainline diesel locomotive, No. 10000.

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Phil and Dom turned the public facing side of our bogies silver and black. We thought it improve the entrance to the railway and makes the exterior better for presentation.

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We have been able to acquire a lathe, milling machine and various equipment at a reasonable price. Thank you to everyone who donates regularly and therefore provides the opportunity to purchase equipment at short notice.

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This month our team has turned attention to bogie 140, cleaning it and preparing for removal of parts. Here's a peek under the roof of 58022 which has covered the bogie for some time.

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We are looking for an experienced railway manager who can guide the construction phase. Please get in touch at [email protected]

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SPONSOR LIFTING JACKS

This week the highlighted item is "Lifting Jacks" We will need to use these jacks situated within Wirksworth shed. We estimate that it will cost £400 to do so.

To sponsor the Lifting Jacks, click this link https://t.co/AGI70DYVJb

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Testing of the EM2 brake system is in progress with air hoses seen attached to the reservoir.

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We have launched a major sponsorship scheme - to financially support the preparation of the class 58 frame to become the rolling chassis.

Here's the web page showing all the 'lots' arranged as Virtual Gifts that you can sponsor.

https://t.co/rZ5TeKvA7R

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Our summary of progress in April is available via this link: https://t.co/IicaACFOIt

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A reverser was brought out of storage. We intend to replace the switching mechanism on it for a more robust design.

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Paul H is making new bolts for the traction motor covers

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We have begun a new series of videos and the first one has been released:  https://t.co/Y1fBfGdLkr

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The electronic racks have been completed, part of the electronic control system.

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We matched new TAS bolts with ex-Netherlands primary suspension rods. The nut will stay with the specific numbered bolt. Some were stubborn and needed fine cleaning of the threads. They need to be a good secure fit though as they take quite a bit of force in the sprung movement.

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Our summary of progress in February can be found here: https://t.co/gQrqE3vqQY

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Traction motor pins

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Our bogies, recently swapped position so work can be done on the rear set. Dom Howell

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Our summary of progress in January can be found in the following link. It includes a piece by Paul Etherington. https://t.co/cz3tpMlZBi

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Our Ivatt Informer showing progress in january can be seen via this link: https://t.co/cz3tpMlZBi

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Electronics Rack terminal boards under repair. It is part of the electrical cubicle; a separate unit that fits in one corner of the cubicle.