The Gwili Railway thread

Aberaeron signal box now ready to be lifted onto the base.

regards

Matt

 

Some good progress today. Aberaeron SB on its new base and Moorbarrow going back together. New crane proving it’s worth!

regards

Matt

 

The view from the front in slightly better weather.

Meanwhile work continues on the doors for GWR 216.

regards

Matt

 

Moorbarrow progress.

 

Hope you're going to cut those bolts back to a more appropriate length.

 

Yes, they only got fitted today!

 

The box really fits well with it's setting.

Stu

 

just for @Steve , bolts cut now!

A few other pics from this morning.

Springs for TVR 220 are back ready to be fitted as well.

regards

Matt

 

Top job! I wish everyone did this. ​

 

Update

1. new door being built for GWR 216

2. Crossing gates painted

3. signal box steps replaced

4. Moorbarrow being filled and sanded

regards

Matt

 

A great moment as Moorbarrow steams for the first time after overhaul. Well done team!

regards

Matt

 

Brilliant. Is she going into the same livery as before or will we see a different colour scheme?

 

She will be turned out in lined blue, off to the paint shop by the end of the week.

 

Fantastic! How much of the work was done in house? Seems like the majority? Amazing work, and great to have thse capabilities!

Tom

 

the chassis overhaul was completed by the railway with the boiler work contracted out. Having the shed has of course made a big difference.
The team will now turn their attention to Haulwen’s chassis with that boiler due to be sent away for overhaul shortly.

Regards

Matt

 

1. New door taking shape for GWR216

2. basking in the sun

regards

Matt

 

Moorbarrow on test and No 17 arrives

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Matt

 

Oh wow! Any plans for no17?

Tom

 

Where has number 17 come from? Am I right in saying she's an Andrew Barclay?

 

from Llangollen, yes she is an AB, more info here

https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/works-no-1338-dalmellington-iron-co-ltd-0-6-0t/