The latest information on 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45133 was withdrawn from traffic on 7th November 2017 for a comprehensive overhaul, with stripping of components commencing on 3rd December 2017. The loco is expected to be out of service until 2021, 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 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 started. Following removal of the exhaust pipework all 12 cylinder heads have been removed during January 2019 and are in the process of being overhauled.
Latest Update
The photo above was taken on 9th July 2019, showing reassembly of the No.2 cab progressing well. The nose bonnet has been refitted and a top coat of BR blue paint applied.
By 11th July, the nose top had been sprayed matt black and the nose end lights refitted.
All the recent external work has been completed to make the loco water tight and enable it to be moved outside temporarily. The Diesel Shed has to be cleared as it is used for an 'Indietracks' music festival at the end of July. The loco will be moved back inside in early August for work to continue.
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.
By 11th July, the nose top had been sprayed matt black and the nose end lights refitted.
All the recent external work has been completed to make the loco water tight and enable it to be moved outside temporarily. The Diesel Shed has to be cleared as it is used for an 'Indietracks' music festival at the end of July. The loco will be moved back inside in early August for work to continue.
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 in the press!
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.
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.
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