Although the winter steam gala was in full swing, work still progressed! On 37714, the A bank water pump is now off and is currently waiting to be sent off for overhaul. It came off relatively easily, which is unusual for 714! All the pipework was then degreased and is waiting to get a coat of paint during the week next week . The water pump removal table created by one of our members worked and is now at the mark 2 stage following a modification after use! Hopefully, the wat

A murky weekend and not a lot happening at Loughborough but behind the scenes, a lot has been going on. 37714: The oil cooler was dropped off for overhaul, a check made on the progress of the water pumps, these should be ready next week. Next week the faulty pump will be taken off ready to go for overhaul, and the water pump for the pre heater fitted and more B exam work. The lorry has been booked for 714’s move to Loram UK in March for its traction motor change. D6700: 6700’

So in post Storm Goretti sunshine all be it a bit fresh, a good sized working party of 9 met to start the B exam and remove the oil cooler for overhaul. The B exam bits covered were the electrical machines - exhausters and compressors, and the outside bits on the bogies. No issues were found and everything was in good condition from the trip to Loram UK earlier this year. The oil cooler resisted a little, but with some skilled forklift driving, a few taps and a lot of sling a

We have been shortlisted in the Team of the Year category in the HRA awards, we are up against some stiff competition, but to make it to the last four is an honour! It would be great to win in March as this year marks the 10th anniversary of us taking over 37714 from DRS, (Direct Rail Services) and the formation of the HTG, (Heavy Tractor Group). Winners are announced in March at a high-quality event in the Welsh coastal resort of Llandudno. Words from HRA (Heritage Railway A

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