Rheilffordd Corris Railway

Rheilffordd Corris Railway

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2018 Photograph Archive

Photographs taken between 7th & 12th September 2018

Friday, 7.9.2018. During the week, hardware from the Heritage waggon has been de-greased and painted, prior to re-assembly …
Dave has completed the painting of carriage No. 23 in brushing filler.
Wednesday, 12.9.2018. Yesterday, it was the turn of the wheelsets of the Heritage waggon to be cleaned, de-greased and painted.

… and the window in the sliding door pocket has been cut-out on one side of the vestibule …
… while on the other side, beading, etc., has been fitted ready to take glass.
Meanwhile, in the Engine Shed, buffer heads have been welded to shafts …

… and more castings turned to take them – the pile is growing!
Corris Station project. Friday, 7.9.2018. Chippin’ catches up with his assistant after the latter’s holiday …
… as steady progress is made on moving the school wall …

… which looks as good on the school side as the other!
Wednesday, 12.9.2018. It is lunch time, and the far end of the wall rebuilding on the school side of the lane, has been reached.
Of course, an essential ingredient to any outside activity, is a working radio!

At Keef's the axleboxes are in place ...
... and it does not take long for the wheelsets to be fitted...
...of course the chassis is upside down currently to allow the wheelsets to be fitted more easily.

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… including the removal of the station sign board for refurbishment. … following up with a 3-carriage train to check brakes and other functions ... … followed by former TR Chief Engineer John Bate. … before Trefor and Patrick take No. 7 on a very quiet trial run to Corris … … before running round to leave the two Corris engines together. No. 3 was in light steam, while No. 4 was partially dismantled … … before Jack re-secures that one, with new retaining bolts both ends. Meanwhile, Phil is installing a modesty screen around the machine tool area. … before Jack on No. 3 leads the re-arranged formation back into the station. … before arriving in Corris. … and then showing us the recently restored and returned, ex-Corris carriage (T. R. No. 17) in their paint shop. … and returned prior to the formal re-enactment. … and crossing timbers renewed. … adjacent to a seasonal display.

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