SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

There you have it kids, if your wondering why you won't get any presents in December, Santa got smacked in the gob by a 38XX....

 

I always enjoy reading the Editorial.

www.sdronline.org.uk

 

2857 - Churchward, Ex GWR is receiving attention to her motion and cylinders, following an initial period back in traffic. At 1 February she had been partly dismantled for assessment of any damage to rear covers and valve chests etc.
4566 - Small Prairie Tank, Ex GWR - Winter maintenance involves valve and piston repairs and removal of the centre driving wheel set using the wheel drop. The four corner driving axle horn guide castings are being removed, built up with weld and re-machined, and new fitted bolts are being turned. Fretting damage to the mating surfaces on the frame and cracking round the bolt holes is being painstakingly ground out and also built up with weld. At 2 February the left driving rear horn casting had been refitted. The front one was off and the frame edge being built up.
42968 - Stanier Mogul, Ex LMS was at 2 February detached from 45110's tender and about to get her own back.
43106 - Ivatt Class 4, LMS-design - was at 2 February having her snifting valves refurbished

SVR-Online Forum :: View topic - 2012 Motive Power

Patrick

 

4150 Latest news update at: The 4150 Fund : Restoring GWR Large Prairie Tank Locomotive no 4150

Patrick

 

2857 is currently waiting for a space in the shed before any more work can be undertaken on stripping the cylinders. Most of the work so far has been done by the owning group however it is now necessary for 28 to be in a more protective environment for the paid staff (aided by the 28 lads) to crack on with some of the more sensitive work. Another concern being that once the work advances much further 28 will not be so easy to move around the yard for a while, so it makes sense for it to be inside, not trapping anything required for service. This will probably happen when 4566 is ready to be moved from the wheeldrop after it's axlebox work is completed. It is also likely that the rolling chassis of 1501 will be moved at that point, to enable it to be moved around to the boilershop to accept the boiler onto the frames once this is completed. Exciting times!

Cheers,
Andy.

 

That's a first class report showing the amount of work that goes into repairing a relatively small part of a loco the problems and how they were overcome.

 

1501 now has new valves fitted and new bunker is under construction in the shed

42968 is out on a test run today with Fowler tender for running in between Bridgnorth & Highley


Twitter 8 February

Patrick

 

Locomotives in use week ending February 17We expect that the following locomotives will be in use, but for operational reasons, this plan is subject to change at short notice.

5164 and 7812
Note: 43106 will be replacing 7812 tomorrow (Sunday) and probably for the rest of the week up to and including friday. 7812 has problems with the vacuum pump SVR-Online Forum :: View topic - Change of loco's in use for next week.

Sunday 12th February - Diner: 42968

Monday 13th February- Filming job 42968

Tuesday 14th February - Filming job 42968

Engines available for use:

5164
7812
42968
43106

Engines not available for use:

4566 Mechanical repairs to horn blockbolts
2857 Mechanical repairs to rear cylindercovers.


Patrick

 

Looks like I'm flying the Pig next week then. (tried to insert a smiley, but it just went into a loop)

 

Can I Ask Was 1501 In The Shed During Last Year During The Peep Behind The Scenes Event

Does Anyone Know

I Would Be Truly Grateful If Anyone Can Help

Many Thanks

Young Railway Man

 

1501 is currently under overhaul, it's documented earlier in this thread IIRC...

 

Yes, I'm sure it was. A look back to last July shows



"2857’s place in the paintshop has been taken by the boiler and firebox cladding sheets from 1501, spread out on timber pallets for ease of access. This follows an initial very thorough session with the steam cleaner. The painting of the frames and wheels is virtually complete awaiting completion of mechanical work before reassembly. The tanks, bunker and cab roof remain on a wagon out in the yard awaiting their turn. It too recently developed ‘silver cylinder syndrome’ (The Bugle, SVRA website)"

Regards

Patrick

 

Yup, 1501's frames were on the lifting jacks at the time, situated on the same road as the wheel drop.

 

Lots of loco news The Bugle

Patrick

 

Plenty of progress since the last update on the 8th Feb.


2857 is currently being reassembled (was about 50% there at the weekend) with a view to her being steamed on Friday of this week which will, with any luck, lead to her being signed off for active service once again.


The decision was made to progress the stripping down out in the yard as the work on 4566's axleboxes has taken longer than expected. if we had waited for 45's spot in the shed it could have been april before we had a fit and healthy 28 back in service, which isnt ideal. So to cut a long story short, the cylinders were stripped down with nothing particularly alarming or untoward discovered. The most significant discovery was some scarring to the cylinder liner, believed to have been caused by some small debris or other that had snuck in, but this is not particularly concerning and we were given the all clear to begin reassembly.


So its fingers crossed for the test steaming at the end of this week, and then for a nice quiet running season for our old girl (96 this year!).


Cheers,
Andy

 

Excellent news.

By the way, Andy, have you heard any gossip around Bridgnorth as to what might be the SVR "hire-in" loco for the Summer? Just curious.

 

I haven't heard anything even approaching official, but there are a few suggestions. I've heard 5542 mooted, although its perhaps a bit lightweight (would be limited to 6 mk1's like 4566). 5643 & 3802 from Llangollen are past visitors that could be good options, but we tend to try to go for something different. Ideal locos are really class 4/5.

There's been no noise from those in charge though, not even confirmation that they are looking for a hire in loco, although I'd be amazed if they aren't. We've got an active fleet of 6 currently, with 1501 & 813 expected in traffic by the middle of the year. Taw Valley is anyone's guess. We really need 8 locos minimun for peak operations.

 

Andy, Question and Answer Session says

"The Question & Answer

1. We have 26 locos but we will have to hire in this year".


(But it doesn't say which one!)

Patrick

 

Unless mananagement i just decided to see how it goes and fill in with Diesels as the most economic way to solve the problem in this times where money is going to be tight.

 

Wouldn't mind seeing a return of a 9F which proved very popular last year. The Great Central seem to have plenty of motive power at the moment, perhaps the gresley tank could be persuaded to extend it's stay or maybe the red 8F? Would look great on the LMS set!