The latest information on the overhaul of 45133
Latest Update
During July and August, work has continued on the body work, with welding in of new steel sheeting. Lots of painting has been done in the engine room and main generator area. We have also had an update from Bowers Electricals on progress with work on the main and auxiliary generator. These have been stripped down into component parts and cleaning is in progress. Generally everything is in good condition, although we have agreed some extra precautionary work. The main bearing will be replaced, there is no visible fault with it but a future failure would be expensive to repair. The main generator banding will be replaced. Some of this is still the original steel banding which can fail. This will be replaced with a new fibreglass one. The auxiliary alternator banding is the newer type and appear OK. A good job, as to replace it would require the use of cryogenics to split the main shaft. An expensive and risky job. The auxiliary cables will be replaced as some are perished. Finally anti condensation heating tape will be added. This should help to prevent damp creeping in and damaging the winding insulation. The photos below show from left to right, the new body panelling, a fresh coat of paint on the engine block and two views of the generator work at Bowers.
During July and August, work has continued on the body work, with welding in of new steel sheeting. Lots of painting has been done in the engine room and main generator area. We have also had an update from Bowers Electricals on progress with work on the main and auxiliary generator. These have been stripped down into component parts and cleaning is in progress. Generally everything is in good condition, although we have agreed some extra precautionary work. The main bearing will be replaced, there is no visible fault with it but a future failure would be expensive to repair. The main generator banding will be replaced. Some of this is still the original steel banding which can fail. This will be replaced with a new fibreglass one. The auxiliary alternator banding is the newer type and appear OK. A good job, as to replace it would require the use of cryogenics to split the main shaft. An expensive and risky job. The auxiliary cables will be replaced as some are perished. Finally anti condensation heating tape will be added. This should help to prevent damp creeping in and damaging the winding insulation. The photos below show from left to right, the new body panelling, a fresh coat of paint on the engine block and two views of the generator work at Bowers.
Previous Update
During May/June, work has been progressing well. The photos below show from left to right, the area vacated by the main generator cleaned and repainted, work on repairing and modifying the exhaust silencer completed, overhaul of the turbocharger complete and removal of corroded bodyside panelling for replacement.
During May/June, work has been progressing well. The photos below show from left to right, the area vacated by the main generator cleaned and repainted, work on repairing and modifying the exhaust silencer completed, overhaul of the turbocharger complete and removal of corroded bodyside panelling for replacement.
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. We now plan to have more of these on the first Sunday every month, starting in August 2021. No specific skills are needed, just enthusiasm….we’ll guide you through the various work needed.
What’s in it for you? We’ll provide some lunch, you’ll be helping to get 133 back in service and you’ll get to learn new skills/apply existing ones along with meeting the friendly bunch who work in the diesel shed at weekends.
Interested? Just get in touch via Facebook or the contact page and we’ll do the rest.
Looking forward seeing you there!
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. We now plan to have more of these on the first Sunday every month, starting in August 2021. No specific skills are needed, just enthusiasm….we’ll guide you through the various work needed.
What’s in it for you? We’ll provide some lunch, you’ll be helping to get 133 back in service and you’ll get to learn new skills/apply existing ones along with meeting the friendly bunch who work in the diesel shed at weekends.
Interested? Just get in touch via Facebook or the contact page and we’ll do the rest.
Looking forward seeing you there!
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