1466

Doesn't seem to have been reported here, but 1466 is under restoration, boiler came off recently.

see here

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=great western society's 1466 restoration&epa=SEARCH_BOX

 

Looks like a closed page.

 

Great Western Society's 1466 Restoration
16 hrs ·
The 14's boiler has been removed, work can now start on with removing the tubes and prepping it for a NDT, this is where known suspect areas of the steel outer plate work is cleaned with a grinder so that the NDT engineer can use an ultrasonic probe to determine the thickness or detect fracturing on the waterside.
For example, just above the foundation ring, to check for grooving and around plug holes in high stress areas, to check for any fractures. Also, a dye penetrant inspection will be carried out on the copper firebox tubeplate ligaments, to check for any fractures. Work can start on removing the concrete that is applied to the top of the cylinder block, to assess the condition and extent of corrosion. After the NDT has been carried out an overhaul plan will be prepared and then agreed with the boiler inspector and insurance company.

Thanks to all those involved with the boiler removal.

 

Probably coincidence, but 1450 is spending the summer there.

https://didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/...r-the-summer/f897a6a4e4e0957b2286d2c9e388d852

 

A bit of judicious number swapping and suddenly it's a very quick overhaul for 1466!

 

But those of us who know the difference will spot the difference. Top feed etc

 

GWR enthusiasts may find they have some cash to spare. If so, rather than support some lost causes - which there are a few it seems - consider the appeal for the completion of this great little loco.
https://didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/article.php/202/1466-help-restore-the-centres-first-locomotive

 

It'll be good to see this engine return, and hopefully it will be followed by others that haven'rt been steamed for ages - 1366 springs to mind - but I think the real crying shame at Didcot is that there isn't a broad gauge engine available for use. The broad gauge line should be their unique selling feature but seems semi-abandoned these days, a crying shame after all the work that went into building it and constructing "Firefly".

 

Latest news on 1466 has been published today as part of the Going Loco blog on the Didcot Railway Centre website.
https://didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/...WkPIYdO1dqVYIQuzOXk5F2ny2IkfqSfFIiKKpN7aksgYY
It's getting there - something to look forward to in 2023.