MHR Restorations and Overhauls

Indeed it does

 

I have it on extremely good authority that this loco will be out shopped in green livery.

Regards
Chris:

 

With any luck 31806 will be put out on the Sunday Freight train for 27th February.

http://lee.mediaobjects.co.uk/p68722859.html


Freight train times for 27th February


Alesford dep 12.08
Ropley arr 12.16
Ropley dep 12.21
Medstead arr 12.31
Medstead dep 12.33
Alton arr 12.54

Alton dep 13.13
Medstead arr 13.25
Medstead dep 13.27
Ropley arr 13.36
Ropley dep 13.37
Alesford arr 13.44

Alesford dep 14.05
Ropley arr 14.13
Ropley dep 14.22
Medstead arr 14.31


Medstead dep 14.42
Ropley arr 14.51
Ropley dep 14.52
Alesford arr 15.00

 

Quite a lot of shunting on Saturday at Ropley (I was TTI on the DMU) so everying was in a different position each time we passed.

Some nice pics on the watercress line web site - particularly Wadebridge and Swanage side by side facing the shed.

Canpacs tender was in the wheeldrop to have its leading wheelset put back in - I believe it might be lifted and turned next week.

 

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh, LOL, this is a big secret Pete and you must not tell a soul about this .

It is going into Stroudleys improved engine green to give all the "rivet counters" their next heart attack.

Now ducking for cover.
Chris:

 

Oh Martin, I was trying to keep that one quiet so I could use it to paint my car.

Now everybody will want some, LOL.

Aw shucks
Chris:

 

I hope someone is going to tell the Bluebell! 1618 is being painted black to match it's tender in preparations for when it is returned

Regards

 

I understand that this was the agreement between the Maunsell Society and the MHR before the loan of the tender took place David.

Regards
Chris:

 

1618 is in black undercoat atm.

 

For what it's worth, I think 31806 looks superb in her new coat of paint and I look forward to having the chance to see her for real. Congratulations to all at Ropley on that one.

 

80150 has arrived at Arlesford

http://www.watercressline.co.uk/News/Loco/View/378

It doesn't state when they will commence any work on her.

 

A lovely Southern Region to add to their collection. I imagine that it will not be tackled for some time, with 76017 undergoing overhaul and 75079 awaiting restoration.

 

Indeed, john Wright collected it yesterday.

Regards
Chris:

 

Don't forget 34105 Swanage is also to be overhauled soon.

 

No decision has been made yet to my knowledge.

 

Well, what about malachite green with BRITISH RAILWAYS lettering on the tender as per 92 squadron? Number her with the temporary S prefix and you're away

The transistion livery was very handsome, Malachite suits the locomotive well and the letter while interesting also plays into the MHR's loose policy of BR era running.

 

Shouldnt it down to what livery the NRM want? if the paint on the engine is good, why change it, as long as the engine can be re assembled without damaging the finish i would expect that it would stay in its present livery