2016, 33021 the cab rebuild
Some images to show the level of repairs undertaken and the process of re-build of what is a new cab front in sections
New skeleton in place, structure re-built
Focus on the Cheddleton end in 2016, first plating going on, repairs to main bodysides at this end
Components being repaired / tested / painted whilst Iain is undertaking the welding, starting to look less scary ....
Lower skin going on and first work on the challenging class 33 windscreens
Solebar and front end rub down, prep, protect and first coated whilst more accessible
Lots of work on the cab, floor structure, desk, and components
More metal, getting closer to looking like a loco, still a lot of detail to do....
Any offers of help appreciated for the last big push, lots of fitting, fixing, preparing, painting and just general sorting....
Working days ongoing, but as the welding nears completion will need all hands to the pump / scraper / brush / tools to get Captain Charles back into traffic .........
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Work sadly stopped as 33021 was pushed outside for the remainder of the year as other railway work took priority and work stalled, some work on components continued and preparation of bodywork to protect the sides from the elements .......... Lets hope 33021 gets back in the shed soon ....however this did not happen until 2017 ...... and things had gone backwards by then
Working days ongoing, but as the welding nears completion will need all hands to the pump / scraper / brush / tools to get Captain Charles back into traffic .........
Become a member of North Staffordshire Railway https://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/become-a-volunteer
Work sadly stopped as 33021 was pushed outside for the remainder of the year as other railway work took priority and work stalled, some work on components continued and preparation of bodywork to protect the sides from the elements .......... Lets hope 33021 gets back in the shed soon ....however this did not happen until 2017 ...... and things had gone backwards by then