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NER SNOWPLOUGH 18

Discussie in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' gestart door Ploughman, 25 jul 2011.

  1. Ploughman

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    Thought I would post an update on progress.
    After the Snowplough returned from Shildon RRNE the bodywork still required a lot of work.
    Currently all the east side (RHS) has been replanked, 6 new skirt door panels made and fitted.
    Both cab doors have been removed and attention given as required.
    A new steel undertray has been fitted to the toe of the slope as the old one was totally shot.

    The West side rebuild has been put on hold for the moment as time is pressing.
    But I have gone ahead with the full repaint of the plough, 6 coats in all, but to a slightly lesser standard on the West side (LHS) As this will have to be done at a later date.

    At the moment I am awaiting details from Kirkby Stephen for movement dates to the August Bank Holiday weekend 150th event.
    http://www.yorkareagroup.co.uk/modu...tures/thumb/110724122633_nick_signwriting.jpg
    http://www.yorkareagroup.co.uk/modu...ures/img/110724122633_east_side_lettering.jpg


    Hopefully I will be ready by then.
     
    Ploughman, 25 jul 2011
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  2. David Withers

    David Withers New Member

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    It looks really good, Bryan! You should be proud of what you have achieved, and I'm sure you are.
     
    David Withers, 26 jul 2011
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    Will be at the Kirkby Stephen event representing the Eden Valley Railway, and look forward to seeing he plough up close.
     
    paullad1984, 29 jul 2011
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  4. Ploughman

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    NER Snowplough 18 is now back in NER livery and will be appearing at the
    Stainmore 150th event at Kirkby Stephen over the August Bank Holiday.
    If you are attending please say hello and have a look.
    It moves from the NYMR on wednesday and is due away for about a week.
     
    Ploughman, 21 aug 2011
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    Looks super!
     
    EGBDF, 26 aug 2011
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  7. Ploughman

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    Well it took a couple of years but finally after much effort by a small team and a visit to a specialist workshop for frame renewal.
    Snowplough 18 has gone from this:-
    http://yorkareagroup.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/snowplough-18/thumbs/thumbs_plough_18_9-07.jpg
    http://yorkareagroup.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/snowplough-18/thumbs/thumbs_rear_buffer_beam.jpg
    To this:-
    http://yorkareagroup.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/kirkby-stephen/thumbs/thumbs_img_4369.jpg

    Can I express my thanks to all concerned with the work and well done.
     
    Ploughman, 31 aug 2011
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    What a fantastic vehicle to be able to see restored.

    I have always had a special soft spot for vehicles that, in all honesty, may not be a heritage railway's highest priority/money earner. In my opinion the preservation movement is therefore at its best when such vehicles' futures are secured. Congratulations to all those involved.
     
    M59137, 3 sep 2011
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    Well done for such a fantastic job both inside and out and thankyou for bringing it to KSE i hope it will visit again soon as it looked so at home.
     
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