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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.