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On going painting

Posted by Paul Bailey on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, In : Restoration News

This week I can report on painting, so far work has been ongoing in lining out the Peckett by Barrie, below is some of the work been carried out:

Meanwhile work on the point levers is ongoing below is a almost fully reassemble one.

Below Chris puts the final coat of paint on to a point lever

In other news look out for coming updates and changes to the website

Young Volunteers and a Apologie

Posted by Paul Bailey on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, In : Restoration News

First of all I would like to apologies for the lack of updates but work has been ongoing and as we are all volunteers time was a issue. Anyway latest updates will soon follow on Northern Gas Board Number 1, but meanwhile.

Young Volunteers, We welcome young volunteers below is Charlie (in the blue) our youngest volunteer seen priming the chasis of a 20 inch gauge wagon.

Milestone Reached

Posted by Paul Bailey on Saturday, July 16, 2016, In : Restoration News

I am pleased to say that the Scammel has now moved under its own power, more news and a video hopefully to follow

Ruston Progress

Posted by Paul Bailey on Saturday, October 31, 2015, In : Restoration News

Below are a few images of the ongoing work on our 20 inch gauge Ruston

Kurt is seen tapping holes ready for bolts.

Kurt making steady progress

The newly undercoated cab

The Bonnet painted and finished.

The manufactures badge restored.

A overdue update

Posted by Paul Bailey on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, In : Restoration News

First of all sorry for the lack of updates but with work, and the ongoing work at the DRPS time to update the website has been hard to come by so here is a round up of current works.

Tria-ang Project

The series of photos shown below show the various stages of the restoration of a 10 1/4 inch gauge trai-ang coach.

The coach was completly disassembled, and then prepared for painting.