On going painting

September 7, 2021
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
 

Points levers and what's going on?

August 18, 2021
Welcome back to the beginning of more regular updates and a few changes to the website in the coming months.

So we start with some work on restoring point levers, these where manufactured in Darlington and are made from a cast base and are in a rough state when we started.
 

They where then stripped down to base and components, below Charlie is at work on this project


Once stripped and cleaned this is what you are left with.


It is then painted before being reassembled.


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Peckett Reassembly

May 4, 2019
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

April 27, 2019
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

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Painting

April 18, 2019
This week work continues on several projects, so below are three images showing the ongoing efforts to paint locomotives and railway equipment.


20 inch gauge wagon chasis now in undercoat.


The wheels for the wagon ready in black paint.



Showing the painstaking work that goes in to lining out.


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