Photo follow up to 1707D’s axle progress.
27 Jul 2014, Posted by in 1707D
The following photo shows five (5) of the axles reunited with the wheels and traction motor gear.
News
1707D Update
24 Jun 2014, Posted by in 1707D, NewsA little bit of good news of late, we have sourced an air-conditioning pod and are currently putting the wheels back on the axles.
1707D Update!
27 Oct 2013, Posted by in 1707D, NewsThe wheels and axles for 1707D are in progress of being rewheeled now. We should also have a few outstanding parts for this loco shortly.
Working Bee Change
07 Oct 2012, Posted by in 1225, NewsFrom next month working bees will be held on the first Sunday of every month rather than Saturday. We have done this in the hope that more people will be available on Sundays rather than Saturdays when many people have to work. Therefore the next working be…
Short one today …
04 Aug 2012, Posted by in 1225, NewsThe working bee today was a short one and involved finishing the removal of the Air Cleaner and gradually unbolting the first exhaust manifold casting to start working our way to the top of the first cylinders. Unfortunately we didn’t get as far as we…
Engine Inspection
07 Jul 2012, Posted by in 1225, NewsToday’s working bee involved a closer look at the engine on 1225. At the moment it is known that water is definitely in the engine of 1225, however the extent of the damage is hard to tell without the ability to get the heads off….
September Working Bee
10 Sep 2011, Posted by in NewsSeptember’s working bee was spent repairing the doors on our QLX wagon that’s used for the storage of parts and doing repair work. Rust caused the door runners to swell jamming them so the doors didn’t open properly. At least now we can open the…
First Working Bee for 2011
09 Mar 2011, Posted by in 1225, NewsThe first working bee for 2011 took place on Saturday 26th February. The cab of 1225 has been cleaned up of larger debris but still needs a vacuum cleaner through it. The resident 8-legged wildlife were exterminated with a thorough spraying from cab to hood….
1225 Move Complete!
04 Dec 2010, Posted by in 1225, NewsThe Friday, 3rd December move went pretty much according to plan and 1225 now lives at Swanbank! Check out images and videos of the move below. – Paul Henderson (29:51) – Dean Stalker (39:08) – Colin Power (7:17)
1225 on the move!
01 Dec 2010, Posted by in 1225, NewsThis Friday, 3rd December at 12 noon, will see train #7B02 haul 1225 from LMD at Redbank to QPSR at Swanbank. Arrival time at QPSR is expected to be around 12.50 p.m.