Welcome back to the blog and the first thing I must do is apologise for the lack of updates. The reason being is that there hasn’t really been anything to report on apart from continuing jobs from before. Projects Update So a brief update on those before moving to the main subject of this post.…
Projects
Deja Vu – Wires and Wagons
So in the aftermath of the storms we ventured out to RBR again for another working day. We arrived expecting to find the tarp over the Necropolis van to be on the floor again like last visit but was surprised to find it still secure. On parade today was Ashley and Ben who were continuing…
Wires And Wagons
The day started at 9 o’clock with the usual brew and coming up with a plan of what needs doing in the day and that meant some shunting needed doing. 1382 and Jean got started so the dogfish could get moved into the Woolsthorpe Shed, which is easier said then done, as our Necropolises van…
Dogfish Ballast Hopper
The Industrial Diesel & Railway Preservation Group is proud to announce its latest acquisition – Dogfish Ballast Hopper DB983604 (built Shildon 1960). We have created a new project page which we will update as the project progresses. With the slight relaxation of the lockdown, and a re-start of construction work, the wagon needed moving. It…
LMS Carriage Project
The ID&RPG has been helping out with the LMS Carriage Project at Rocks by Rail. This carriage was converted some years ago to be used as a sleeper coach it has 5 sleeping compartments and a living area with kitchen and a bathroom. When the coach arrived at rocks by rail it was noticeable it…
Ketton Fowler Project
The Ketton Fowler Project started in 2018 when the group did an inspection of the loco to assess the work that was needed. All mechanical and electrical work would need to be undertaken to make the locomotive functional again and the body work was not in the best of shape due to the locomotive being…