MHR Restorations and Overhauls

34007 had a minor big end lubrication problem. 45379 on pay and play and 850 today with the DEMU on the other passenger diagram. 34007 back for weekend, and probably for Thurs.

 

34007 and 850 on trains today (Wedds) - same planned for Thursday and Friday.

45379 was on Footex today.

 

Sorry James- not likely I'll be going anywhere today after all, but it looks like 34007 will be in action.

 

No worries John, considering heading up on Sunday instead - weather looks better and the freight train is out.

James at SVN

 

Wrong. Don't bother with rumours Chris, just ask next time you see me.

We've renewed the tender train pipe, which couldn't be done at Eastleigh during the time spent on a pit, and manufactured and are fitting the rocking grate using BR Standard 4 Components. There is a lot more work to manufacturing and fitting this to an engine that never had one than people realise. T

The new rear firebars didn't arrive in time for the steam test at Eastleigh so we borrowed the fixed bars from our friends at ERPS, which have now been returned.

Providing we have a good day tomorrow we are still on course for our scheduled running in period.

 

Good man, that puts that rumour to rest then.

Regards
Chris:

 

There wouldn't be a Nat Pres without rumours - facts are soooo boring....

 

Oh Phil, you are such a cynic LOLOLOLOLOLOL.

Regards
Chris:

 

Just to show that 34007 Wadebridge is back in good health this weekend here she is on today (Saturdays) Rat working at Rookswood Lane .
The other shots in the sequence are here. Rat on the Mid Hants 28th July 2012
David

 

Wasn't quick enough to get to Rookwood lane last night, so here's a couple from the other way! Plus Nelson and Wadebridge in the dark


Real Ale Train | Flickr - Photo Sharing!



Field of Gold | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

Brilliant shots from both of you. Thanks for sharing them with us.

 

Today Sunday was a day that the Goods was out with 45379 at the head . The new grab on the single plank looked great, Its nice to be able to ring the changes with this train each time it goes out.
As you can see the weather wasnt quite perfect ! Sunday Goods Thunder Rain and Wildlife

 

Nice set of photos Dave. Looks like you also got in the way of that large rain cloud this afternoon.

 

Seconded Lee, glad you like the crane grab too.

Regards
Chris:

 

I seem to find more than one !! Gave up with the second run at Alresford as we had hail so didnt get out of the car.. Glad you like them David

 

Some brilliant photos on the last couple of pages, I grabbed a couple of quick photos and a short video whilst waiting for the railtours to return last Thursday...

Mid Hants Railway Thursday 26th July 2012 - YouTube
WC no.34007 'Wadebridge' | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
LN no.850 'Lord Nelson' | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

I understand 506's frames will need a bit more work than initially expected to repair/replace sections behind the cylinders...any update on a projected finish date?

 

hey
does anyone have a current photo of 34058 Sir Frederick Pile

many thanks
YRM

 

Video footage taken in August 2012:
[video=youtube;lSw0tfnEF7I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSw0tfnEF7I[/video]

 

Looking on the MHR website. Work has now started on 41312 with the removal of cab fittings before they lift the boiler.

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