The latest information on the overhaul of 45133
Latest Update
Work on the loco has been temporarily suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
However, some restoration has been continuing off site. The pictures below show the overhauled traction motor and generator field contactors (left) and the traction motor reversing contacts (right) ready for refitting. It is 39 years since these components received this level of attention!
It is hoped that work on the restoration at Swanwick can resume soon. Further updates will be posted here when it does. In the meantime we wish all our supporters the best of health and good wishes during this difficult time.
Work on the loco has been temporarily suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
However, some restoration has been continuing off site. The pictures below show the overhauled traction motor and generator field contactors (left) and the traction motor reversing contacts (right) ready for refitting. It is 39 years since these components received this level of attention!
It is hoped that work on the restoration at Swanwick can resume soon. Further updates will be posted here when it does. In the meantime we wish all our supporters the best of health and good wishes during this difficult time.
Background to the overhaul of 45133
45133 was withdrawn from traffic on 7th November 2017 for a comprehensive overhaul, with stripping of components commencing on 3rd December 2017. Attention is being given to the engine, generator, electrical machines, bogies and bodywork.
The overhaul is being completed through a combination of work contracted out to Pioneer Diesels Ltd (PDL) and our own volunteer labour.
Work throughout 2018 concentrated on the refurbishment of the No.2 nose end and several electrical machines. The traction motor blower and compressor from this end, along with the triple pump and vacuum exhauster from the engine room, were sent away to Bowers Electricals in Heanor for overhaul. With the overhauled traction motor blower and compressor reinstalled in the No.2 end nose, the nose front was refitted on 10th October 2018.
With the nose end nearing completion, work on the engine overhaul commenced and continued throughout 2019. Following removal of the exhaust pipework all 12 cylinder heads were removed and have been overhauled.
In September 2019, the Pioneer Diesel Ltd lads lifted out the 6 pistons from 'B bank' on the engine. They have all been placed in a stand to enable them to be inspected and overhauled. The 6 cylinder liners were then removed for inspection. These were all found to be in good condition, so after cleaning up and honing, were all refitted on 1st November.
Bodywork has been continuing, with the repainted No.2 end cab and nose front given an application of Clear Coat and then polished to give a great shine.
Refurbishment of the No.1 end nose and cab is continuing, with all equipment removed and the traction motor blower motor sent to Bowers Electricals Ltd for overhaul. The cab side panels have also been cut way to remove corrosion. By 22/02/2020, new metalwork was being fitted to the secondman side of the cab.
Please see our gallery page for the latest photos. Regular updates on progress will continue to be posted here.
Thank you all for your continued support.
45133 was withdrawn from traffic on 7th November 2017 for a comprehensive overhaul, with stripping of components commencing on 3rd December 2017. Attention is being given to the engine, generator, electrical machines, bogies and bodywork.
The overhaul is being completed through a combination of work contracted out to Pioneer Diesels Ltd (PDL) and our own volunteer labour.
Work throughout 2018 concentrated on the refurbishment of the No.2 nose end and several electrical machines. The traction motor blower and compressor from this end, along with the triple pump and vacuum exhauster from the engine room, were sent away to Bowers Electricals in Heanor for overhaul. With the overhauled traction motor blower and compressor reinstalled in the No.2 end nose, the nose front was refitted on 10th October 2018.
With the nose end nearing completion, work on the engine overhaul commenced and continued throughout 2019. Following removal of the exhaust pipework all 12 cylinder heads were removed and have been overhauled.
In September 2019, the Pioneer Diesel Ltd lads lifted out the 6 pistons from 'B bank' on the engine. They have all been placed in a stand to enable them to be inspected and overhauled. The 6 cylinder liners were then removed for inspection. These were all found to be in good condition, so after cleaning up and honing, were all refitted on 1st November.
Bodywork has been continuing, with the repainted No.2 end cab and nose front given an application of Clear Coat and then polished to give a great shine.
Refurbishment of the No.1 end nose and cab is continuing, with all equipment removed and the traction motor blower motor sent to Bowers Electricals Ltd for overhaul. The cab side panels have also been cut way to remove corrosion. By 22/02/2020, new metalwork was being fitted to the secondman side of the cab.
Please see our gallery page for the latest photos. Regular updates on progress will continue to be posted here.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Members Working Days
On 23rd November 2019 a special 'Members Working Day' was organised, which was attended by eleven volunteers, most of whom have been involved in the preservation of 45133 from the early years. They all worked together with numerous tasks on the loco and enjoyed a fantastic buffet lunch produced by one of the volunteer's wife. More of these days will be arranged during 2020, so look out for details here and on the 45133 Facebook page. You will be most welcome to come along, help out in whatever way you can and meet other members.
UPDATE: The next members day was scheduled for Saturday 18th April 2020. However this was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Further updates will be posted here.
On 23rd November 2019 a special 'Members Working Day' was organised, which was attended by eleven volunteers, most of whom have been involved in the preservation of 45133 from the early years. They all worked together with numerous tasks on the loco and enjoyed a fantastic buffet lunch produced by one of the volunteer's wife. More of these days will be arranged during 2020, so look out for details here and on the 45133 Facebook page. You will be most welcome to come along, help out in whatever way you can and meet other members.
UPDATE: The next members day was scheduled for Saturday 18th April 2020. However this was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Further updates will be posted here.
45133 in the Press
A progress report on the overhaul of 45133 was published in the January 2020 edition of 'Railway Magazine'.
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