The latest information on the overhaul of 45133
Latest Update
As you can see in the first picture below, a start has been made on applying the yellow paint to the refurbished No.1 end nose. Then on 8th April the overhaul took a big step forward with the removal of the main generator. The photos show the generator being lifted out and placed on a lorry for transporting to Bowers Electricals Ltd. The final picture shows the space left in the engine room, which will now be cleaned, repaired and repainted.
As you can see in the first picture below, a start has been made on applying the yellow paint to the refurbished No.1 end nose. Then on 8th April the overhaul took a big step forward with the removal of the main generator. The photos show the generator being lifted out and placed on a lorry for transporting to Bowers Electricals Ltd. The final picture shows the space left in the engine room, which will now be cleaned, repaired and repainted.
Previous Update
The 6 pistons from B-bank of the engine had new big end bearings fitted and were hoisted back into the engine block in January. A-bank were then treated to the same. One of the pistons originated from a Class 24, having a D5138 stamp. This loco was scrapped after being extensively damaged by a runaway train that ran into it and several other Class 24s at Chester in 1969! The liners and piston rings were in exceptionally good condition and did not need to be renewed. Both fuel galleries were painted in grey and the fuel and oil pipes picked out in their respective indicator colours. Refitting of all twelve overhauled cylinder heads was then completed in early March and successfully pressure tested. Volunteers were expected to be allowed back on site from April.
The 6 pistons from B-bank of the engine had new big end bearings fitted and were hoisted back into the engine block in January. A-bank were then treated to the same. One of the pistons originated from a Class 24, having a D5138 stamp. This loco was scrapped after being extensively damaged by a runaway train that ran into it and several other Class 24s at Chester in 1969! The liners and piston rings were in exceptionally good condition and did not need to be renewed. Both fuel galleries were painted in grey and the fuel and oil pipes picked out in their respective indicator colours. Refitting of all twelve overhauled cylinder heads was then completed in early March and successfully pressure tested. Volunteers were expected to be allowed back on site from April.
Members Working Days
A special 'Members Working Day' in November 2019 was a great success and 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 in future, once the COVID-19 restrictions are eased, 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.
A special 'Members Working Day' in November 2019 was a great success and 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 in future, once the COVID-19 restrictions are eased, 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.
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