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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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Peckett Progress

Posted by Matthew Graves on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, In : Peckett: Northern Gas Board No.1 
Below are a few photos showing the current state of Northern Gasboard Number 1's overhaul,


In the coming weeks the boiler will be lifted from the frames to allow work to commence.

If you want to help use get NGB1 steaming again why not make a donation or volunteer?



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More Peckett Progress

Posted by Paul Bailey on Friday, October 18, 2013, In : Peckett: Northern Gas Board No.1 
Yesterday night we had another evening work party and here is what we did,


The Peckett was pushed outside the good shed, ready for use to wash out the boiler,


Getting ready to wash out the boiler using a power washer, hosepipe and a long handled and narrow rake.


One of our volunteers Richard gets to grips with washing out the boiler,


After the wash out was complete the Peckett was put back in the shed and then we took the opportunity to fit one of the new buffer extensions to the locomotive.


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Peckett Wheel Appeal

Posted by Paul Bailey on Friday, May 24, 2013, In : Peckett: Northern Gas Board No.1 
The Darlington Railway Preservation Society launched a new appeal at our recent open day, The Peckett Wheel Appeal.

The aim of this appeal is to raise at least £1500, toward the cost of getting Northern Gas Board Number One rolling again.

If you wish to donate to this appeal please send your Donation to:

Peckett Wheel Appeal,
Darlington Railway Presevation Society,
c/o DRPS Secretary,
31 Hamilton Grove,
Teessville,
Middlesbrough,
TS6 0AH

All Donations no matter how big or small will be a big help, ple...
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