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This page has been set up to document the full restoration and overhaul of Yorkshire Engine Company 2679 of 1961 and Ruston and Hornsby 165DE 0-4-0s No.1 and 3 from Clyde Ironworks

Hi everyone,Apologies for the lack of updates recently. Life has been very busy on and off the railway including a new a...
01/09/2023

Hi everyone,

Apologies for the lack of updates recently. Life has been very busy on and off the railway including a new arrival in the family, and future volunteer!

As for the locos, L2 departed for its new life in Norfolk, in the care of the Bramley line heritage railway were it has taken on the role of gate guardian at their Waldersea Sidings. As usual, many thanks to Heanor Fleet Services Ltd for moving her.

2679 has been attacked with wire wheels, needle guns and a lot of paint! Many panels have been cleaned up and painted to protect them from further corrosion while the steelwork repairs are completed.

The power unit has been temporarily reassembled to free up the engine stand for a more pressing project and to allow me to assess the next steps.

The first panel has also received the first coats of the final livery, it’ll need a few more coats to complete the colour but it’s all starting to take shape.

Another bodywork update for L2Several areas have received attention thanks to Jordi and Hayden. The cab roof has been sc...
05/02/2023

Another bodywork update for L2

Several areas have received attention thanks to Jordi and Hayden. The cab roof has been scraped a brushed of its loose paint and a coat of protective primer put on as well as the cab side that was peeling the worst.

Just a few more areas of welding and some Perspex windows to fit and she’ll be ready for her new custodians.

Featuring Matt’s handiwork on L2’s nosecone over the last month or so!
08/01/2023

Featuring Matt’s handiwork on L2’s nosecone over the last month or so!

It’s been a busy year, full of ups and downs. I’ve neglected this page quite a lot this year, not being able to find the...
31/12/2022

It’s been a busy year, full of ups and downs.

I’ve neglected this page quite a lot this year, not being able to find the time to write up about any of the happenings of the collection. But that will change in 2023

The headlines for this year;

2HAP unit 4311 has departed the collection for a new life in Scotland. Unfortunately the project became too much for 1 person to handle, but has gone to a new owner with the resources to do a proper restoration on her.

L2 has become to centre of attention as it will be leaving for a static display job for the foreseeable future. At least until the other locos are further along or more space at the workshop becomes available.

A huge thanks to those who have helped me over the last year and to those who will be joining me this coming year. Big things to come this year hopefully.

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