Author: Phillip

04 Jul

Boiler Washout Plug Appeal (new and used)

WASHOUT FOR THE DUKE The Duke needs 50 new washout plugs to be fitted into the boiler and we would like...

13:42 / Working Party Reports Public / Phillip

03 Jul

Support Coach Appeal

The support coach owned by the BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust is a Mark 2 Brake First Corridor (BFK)...

17:50 / Working Party Reports Public / Phillip

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Crank axle at South Devon

Crank axle at South Devon

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Here is the working party report from 06/07/2019

Here is the working party report from 06/07/2019

Attendees: 6

Team Leader: Dave Oliver

Support Coach…. Re wiring of the electrics in the compartments continued as did the refurbishment of the center compartment.

Work continues on carbon removal from the valve chambers on the loco.

A re-organisation of parts in no. 2 container will allow room for more clean and painted parts to be safely stored.

Michael Hughes photographed various parts for the archives.

Next working day: 20th July, team leader Andrew Bailey #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #britishrail #dukeofgloucester #supporttheduke #steamrestoration

Next working party date is 02/02/2019 email dave.o

Next working party date is 02/02/2019 email dave.oliver@theduke.uk.com get on board! #workingparty #restoration #steamlocomotive #steamtrain #steamtrains #steamlocomotives #71000dukeofgloucester #dukeofgloucester