Attendee List:- Jon Batley, Jane Bibey, Gareth Broughton, Keith Bulmer, Kevin Carty, Chris Cheney, Mick Doyle, Robin Fransham, Mark Hallet, Alan Hawkins, Mark Linton, John Martin, Graham Miles, Josh Quirke, Carl Rayner, Sean Sharples, James Steward, Andrew Wilson, Keith Wright.
General Comment;
An impressive turnout for the weekend’s working party. The decision had already been taken that a number of tasks not directly linked to 56040 had to be undertaken during the course of this weekend and the large
turnout allowed this without too much impact on direct tasks.
Goods Shed;
The objective was to clear some space in the goods shed and progress work on the two compressors we need for ‘040.
Turbo’ #1 – was removed from the goods shed ready for collection by another party at a later date.
Turbos #2 & #3 left in position as these items proved difficult to move without getting the fork lift truck inside the shed.
Compressor #1 (2A115D – The grey one)- cleaned and painted black and can be reassembled once KB obtains the spare seals, gaskets and piston rings identified during the weekend.
Compressor #2 (2A115B) Cleaned ready for painting, waiting parts and reassembly.
Compressors #3 & #4 – One of these has a defective motor and the other has a seized crankshaft- it is proposed to strip these down to make one good compressor and strip the remains for spare parts. This work is not urgent so far as 56 040 is concerned but is urgent in terms of clearing space in the Goods shed.
Actions;
KB to identify and purchase sufficient parts for compressors #1, #2 & #3 (plus some spares).
One compressor to paint.
Both compressors to re-assemble and fit to loco.
Batteries;
Edward delivered the full set he had. The pedigree of these 12 batteries is unknown as they were originally cascaded from a 56 at the NVR, although we are grateful for these as we have developed some considerable expertise in resurrecting batteries, which many people would consider beyond use. (Our battery experts are Chris Cheney and Mark Hallett.)
These were unloaded and placed in the 20′ container – a task that sounds easy but it takes two people to lift one of those batteries.
John Martin also brought us two batteries, which are in excellent condition. John tested the cells on ‘040 with a hydrometer, his opinion was that most of our battery cells were better than those on 56003. He confirmed our thoughts that three of our batteries were not so good and proceeded to swap two of them for the good batteries he had brought and planned to mix and match cells from the three poor batteries to make up a third good battery which should give us a complete set capable of turning 56 040 over when the time comes.
E Bay purchases;
Two new oil filters placed in the stores.
Four still in KB’s office (Two sold to ES -see next.)
Wheeling and Dealing;
During Saturday we sold a turbo’, three fuel injectors and two lubricating oil filters to another party. (Paperwork to be sorted out.)
In addition we brokered a deal between Edward and Paul Mobbs (31438/31530) whereby Edward bought some cantrail filter elements for 56 098.
Camshaft oil trays;
The work started during the previous working party was completed with the oily mess (and rainwater) being cleaned out of all 16 cam shaft oil trays. A dirty job but someone’s got to do it – thanks Sean and Jon.
Pressure Tester;
Tony Middleton’s pressure tester was returned to its original condition. We had to change the clamp ring as the original lugs on Tony’s were longer than on our bulk filler and clashed with the bodywork on ‘040.
Tony needed this back for an upcoming pressure test on 50035. We appreciate the loan of this equipment, which gave us peace of mind that the liner seals on ‘040 are in reasonable condition.
Alan has taken this and will tie up with Tony to arrange delivery back to him.
Permanent Way duties;
Four C56G volunteers helped Paul Mobbs position materials required for upcoming
P-Way work.
Personal Track Safety certification;
Four members were certified for PTS during Saturday afternoon.
Food;
Jane provided lunch and breakfast for all volunteers. Thanks Jane.
Anti-social behaviour;
Alan Hawkins ordered a vindaloo curry during the evening visit to the curry house-enough said!
