60007 Update 9.3.12

An update for SNGLPT members went up tonight. In summary repairs are planned for next week. No guarantees on a return to traffic but SNGLPT/A4LS are optimistic that the latest work will be a solution to the problems.

 

So No.7 may see the second weekend of the steam gala on the moors but it's best not to say til it's more certain Have I read this right.

 

It would take a miracle for it to be ready for the second weekend. Repairs, steam test (with insurance company inspector present) to arrange then light engine trials!

Interesting comment on the Members only area of their website "We now think that we understand the problem and how to resolve it". This is a strange choice of words as it could be interpreted to say 'we have spent a year trying to rectify a problem we did not understand'.

 

Sorry, however carefully you craft words they are open to misinterpretation!

Anyway, to clarify, the ‘problem’ only refers to the issues Roger mentions in the latest edition of ‘Chime’, so it relates to the repairs not the original cracks. So the ‘problem’ has only been with us since Feb when steam tests started. Just to be clear the extensive repair are complicated and this sort of thing would never have been undertaken in years gone by, so the fact we have had some teething troubles is unfortunate but not something that is exactly unusual with steam locomotives.

 

The NYMR loco roster now shows the loco. as expected back in service on the 28th. May 2012, which is, I suspect, a realistic date.

I take your point about words and misinterpretation but I thought that phrase was especially poor and far too open to misinterpretation.

 

Some information here:

Best of British at the Spring Steam Gala | North Yorkshire Moors Railway :: A steam train adventure through the stunning Yorkshire Moors

The situation with repairs is one that is developing all the time, but certainly no giving up hope!

I have been reminded that anyone seeking the latest information could try NYMR Customer Services:

Tel: 01751 472508
Fax: 01751 476048

Email: info@nymr.co.uk

Steven

 

Does this recent work constitute a 'heavy general' (for want of a better phrase) in the eyes of the insurance people and allow the boiler to last through 10+ 12 month boiler tickets?

See? I didn't say 10-year boiler ticket!

 

Extract from Gala update:

60007: Despite ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ completing a successful test run last weekend, the problem with the firebox subsequently recurred, although not as serious as previously. Repairs which involve specialist welding are now arranged for next Monday. Assuming this work is completed successfully to the boiler insurer’s satisfaction, it is hoped to have the locomotive in operation over the second weekend of the Gala.

Steven

 

No. The repair will take 60007 to the end of the current ticket in Autumn 2015.

 

Any news on whether the repair took place on Monday this week?

 

Keep your fingers crossed for good news later today.

 

Photo on NYMR Twitter posted a few minutes ago...

Twitter / NYMR: It maybe raining but there ...

Well done to all concerned!

 

Taken from 60007 website tonight :-

Update 11th May: Following a successful steam tests this week and a proving run today (11th May 2012) Sir Nigel Gresley will be available for the NYMR Gala 12th/13th May.

 

Good news!

 

Back on the mainline

Iconic locomotive steams in to York for Railfest (From York Press)

 

What's the status on No.7 at present as the Nymr site Has it down for Firebox repairs again hope the leak isn't back again.

 

Minor work, just settling down after such a major repair. Will running on the NYMR through the summer season as planned.