The latest information on the overhaul of 45133
45133 returned home to the Midland Railway - Butterley on Tuesday 7th November 2017.
The loco was shunted into 'C' Bay at Swanwick on 3rd December 2017 for stripping of components to commence and is expected to be out of service until at least 2020, whilst attention is 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 stripping of the No.2 nose end. 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. Areas vacated by these components have been cleaned, repaired and repainted. 45133 was shunted from 'C' Bay at Swanwick into the Diesel Shed on Friday 3rd August 2018. With the loco now in a weather proof workshop, restoration has been pressing ahead on items where keeping dry is essential!
With the overhauled traction motor blower and compressor reinstalled in the No.2 end nose, the nose front was refitted on 10th October 2018. Following final filling and sanding, the nose front is being painted using a two pack spray application, as as shown in the photo above (courtesy of Mike Jacob) taken on 30th October 2018. In addition, the overhauled triple pump and vacuum exhauster have been returned from Bowers, ready for refitting in the loco.
Latest Update
With the nose end nearing completion, work has turned to preparing for the engine overhaul. The roof bolts and silencer cover have been removed and the exhaust pipework on top of the engine dismantled.
Please see our gallery page for the latest photos.
To provide an update on the overhaul of 45133 and to promote continued support for the loco, an article was published in the December 2018 edition of 'Railways Illustrated' (written by Steve Dexter and submitted by Andy Marrison). The same article was submitted by Jason Wade to the editor of 'The Wyvern' (magazine of the Midland Railway Trust), which was published in their Autumn 2018 edition.
Regular updates on progress will continue to be posted here. Go to our gallery page for more overhaul photos.
Thank you all for your continued support.
With the nose end nearing completion, work has turned to preparing for the engine overhaul. The roof bolts and silencer cover have been removed and the exhaust pipework on top of the engine dismantled.
Please see our gallery page for the latest photos.
To provide an update on the overhaul of 45133 and to promote continued support for the loco, an article was published in the December 2018 edition of 'Railways Illustrated' (written by Steve Dexter and submitted by Andy Marrison). The same article was submitted by Jason Wade to the editor of 'The Wyvern' (magazine of the Midland Railway Trust), which was published in their Autumn 2018 edition.
Regular updates on progress will continue to be posted here. Go to our gallery page for more overhaul photos.
Thank you all for your continued support.
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