January 2010

January

Firstly may I start off by wishing all our Visitors a Happy New Year!

2010 will be another very busy year for ‘The 37254 Fund’ with lots of events and plans currently being discussed for the year ahead, not to mention the opening to Eridge. Membership / A Supporters Association will be set up during 2010 so watch this space for further details…

The bogie overhaul project is coming along in great strides thanks to Chris Barrow and the team. Bogie Frames, springs and footsteps returned from shot blasting / painting just before Christmas. They are currently undergoing inspection prior to welding / repair work taking place. Plans are being made to get the equalising beams NDT tested prior to re fitment. All 12 brake cylinders will need overhauling or replacing, we are currently gaining quotes for the manufacture of new cylinders.

We have also started a stores inventory over the Christmas period, which will be of great help to the group when trying to source spare parts. This will also reduce valuable time spent searching for replacement items.
As Usual there are lots of minor jobs to be completed on the loco itself over at Tunbridge Wells West.

More news and photos to follow soon...