London North Eastern Railway 1950 Brake Corridor Third E1866 (GOLD)
No progress to report.
London North Eastern Railway 1938 Brake Third Open E16631E (GOLD)
Soon the contractor that is making so much good progress on 16631 in Derbyshire will be visiting HQ back at the NNR, so this week has been dedicated to gathering an preparing many parts ready to undertake an exchange. There was however still time o progress the handbrake wheel which is now built up to black gloss.
British Railways 1961 Brake First Open (Kitchen) M14021 (GOLD)
The bodyside paint cleaning has now reached the corner on the seaward side, which marks the official half way point. There are a few small areas still on the seaward side which were too high to reach on our smaller set of steps, but this can be finished off later once the coach is moved to an area where we can get access with the wider and taller steps. As part of cleaning to the end, the toilet window was finally removed from the bodyside. This window was left behind when we stripped all of the others out, as the toilet at that time still had residual asbestos in it, limiting access.
British Railways 1958 Brake Corridor Second M35148 (SILVER)
The painting work is now complete, with two coats of maroon applied to both sides. Lining will commence next week. The corridor connection rain hood has been fitted to the Sheringham end, with the Holt end equivalent now in progress.
On the interior, all of the seat bases have been rotated around, so that the most worn positions by the windows are now facing the corridor to even out the wear. At the same time, the upholstered side cards and armrests have all been checked and re-secured where necessary.
The Holt end vestibule continues to be a major focus. Ceiling panels have been adjusted to fit and most of the veneered wall panels are now back in place.
British Railways 1957 Class 101 Railcar Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory E56062 (SILVER)
This week a major milestone has been reached in the form of all of the welding having been completed along the landward side. As expected, much less was required compared to the earlier side.
Focus has now turned to the filling and paintwork preparation. The landward side has suffered much sun damage so despite the lack of welding there will be much required in terms of sanding and filling to get a sensible finish on this side. However we are now dedicating significant resource to the task so already some large areas of bodyside are starting to look good.
British Railways (GWR Design) 1958 “Fruit D” W92097W (SILVER)
No progress to report.
Maintenance
The failed generator for the Gresley Buffet car (9128) has now been repaired and tested successfully, and will now await the coach’s arrival at Weybourne to be fitted back into place.
A vacuum cylinder change has been made on dining car (FO) 3116 whilst it is with us at Weybourne, as part of the preparations for the new season.
Examinations and leak testing continue at Sheringham, with a four coach train prepared for Half Term week running.
