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Peckett Reassembly

Posted by Paul Bailey on Saturday, May 4, 2019, In : Peckett: Northern Gas Board No.1

Work is progressing on the overhaul of the Peckett, below are a few photos of the work been undertaken this week.

Malcolm our CME has been servicing the injectors ready to be refitted.

The safety valves have now been refitted to the boiler after being serviced.

The chimney has been temporarily fitted to allow for steam test to be carried out.

Adam seen in the background fitting pipework back to the locomotives cab.

This view gives you an idea of the current state of assembly of the locomotive.

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Boiler back in the frames

Posted by Paul Bailey on Saturday, April 27, 2019, In : Peckett: Northern Gas Board No.1

Below are two photos from our Facebook page showing the locomotives boiler lift.

Thanks to Richard and Barrie for the photos from the DRPS officail facebook page.

So keep your eyes open for more exciting news

Peckett Appeal Update

Posted by Paul Bailey on Saturday, February 3, 2018, In : Peckett: Northern Gas Board No.1

Work continues on Northern Gas Board Number 1, we still need your help, please donate today.

Boiler work has began, this is been carried out by North Bay Railway Engineering Services. Work can only continue with your help, every donation you make helps to preserve Darlingtons Railway history.

Below is Some photos of the ongoing boiler work.

The section of the outer wrapper plate removed and prepared for the next stage of works.

Nigel from NBRES putting weld preps on the boiler.

Other work continu...

Northern Gas Board Number One Overhaul begins

Posted by Paul Bailey on Thursday, February 2, 2017, In : Peckett: Northern Gas Board No.1

The overhaul of our 0-4-0ST Peckett Northern Gas Board Number One has begun, last week she returned to Darlington for the work to begin. Below are a few pictures of what has been done so far.