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Diesel Shed at the East Somerset Railway

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  1. 32110

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    While not on the scale of the shed being constructed at Haven Street, IOW, The Sentinel diesel group at East Somerset Railway have begun the construction of a two road shed for the maintenance and housing of their diesel fleet.
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    Looks almost identical to the other shed at Havenstreet! I presume you will move those carriages before you put the back wall on...
     
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    Phot below showing progress on the diesel shed. Unlike the Havenstreet example this is being done by a very few people. As you can see the carriages remain in position being staff dorm. and mess room.

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    Looks to be a very useful building, good to see that the left hand bay appears to be trackless, it is so important to have a space for machines, stores and work benches etc. Some have made the mistake in my opinon of packing sheds with too many tracks and no space for anybody to actually work.
     
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    Just to add, the container is within the shed and will be used as the storeroom. The group also have a Fish Van located nearby which has been converted to a small workshop and store for odds 'n' ends.
     
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    It looks a decent size shed. All to often diesels just seem to be left outside, exposed to the elements. I'm not familiar with the east somerset railway, what diesels have you got?
     
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    List below extracted from UKLocos Database which is a very useful source of information.

    HC D1373 /1965 0-6-0DH 4ft 81/2in 45 MH&DC 45 Runner
    RR 10221 /1965 0-6-0DH 4ft 81/2in PBA 42 Needs complete overhaul
    RR 10218 /1965 0-6-0DH 4ft 81/2in PBA 39 Cabot Runner
    RR 10199 /1964 4wDH 4ft 81/2in Cattewater Runner
    S 10165 /1964 0-4-0DH 4ft 81/2in 2 Joan Being overhauled
     
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    many thanks, will have to see if i can get up for a look in the new year sometime
     
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    I have added current condition for diesels listed at post #7
     
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    The diesel shed is now structurally complete. Will try and post photos in a week or so.
     
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    As promised, two photos of new diesel shed at East Somerset Railway taken today (14/8/13). Diesel Shed 2.jpg Diesel Shed 1.jpg
     
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    That looks fantastic, well done. I wish you folk's
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