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02 May

Former Caprotti engineer reunited with the Duke

It's wonderful to be able to reconnect with engineers who have worked on the Duke in the past. The latest...

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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