WD Overhaul Update 2016 December 2
The first Photo is the piston valve cylinder with the lining removed. The new linings are currently being machined at Rileys of Bury and...
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Nov 19, 20161 min read
WD Overhaul November 2016 Update 2
The WD makes steady progress with the boiler fittings now all in place and the first part of the boiler cladding completed. Additional...
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M&GN
Nov 5, 20161 min read
WD Overhaul Update November 2016 1
Latest progress in the WD overhaul is the commencement of fitting the inner boiler cladding and the fitting of the injectors. The...
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M&GN
Oct 23, 20161 min read
AGM Minutes
Minutes from the Society's AGM on 16 July 2016 can be viewedhere. These will be presented for approval by members at the AGM in July next...
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M&GN
Oct 4, 20162 min read
WD Overhaul Press Release
Iron Horse back in the saddle Over 350 members and shareholders had a special treat at an event held for them on October 1st at the North...
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M&GN
Sep 28, 20161 min read
M&GN No.129 Update
The 129 replacement chassis has had all the axle boxes fitted and all the "W" irons fitted but await final alignment and tightening....
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M&GN
Sep 28, 20161 min read
WD Boiler Update September 2016
A first fire went in 90775 today to warm and cook the plates. Dome cover left off at this point but if all well then it's close up and go...
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M&GN
Sep 24, 20161 min read
WD Overhaul Update September 2016
The large leak at the front of the tender body of the WD has now been plugged. Additional images added of the boiler being fitted to the...
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M&GN
Sep 15, 20161 min read
WD Boiler Steam Test September 2016
Having passed its hydraulic test the previous week, the WD boiler was successfully steam tested out of frames on Tuesday 13th September...
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M&GN
Aug 16, 20161 min read
WD Overhaul Update August 2016
WD Progress... The second wheelset is in the lathe getting turned. Also the tender is currently getting prepared for the repair work....
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M&GN
Jun 15, 20161 min read
Joint Line Magazine 170
All copies of Joint Line 170 will be posted out to members by Monday, 13 June. With it is the Annual General Meeting 12-page booklet. Due...
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M&GN
Jun 5, 20161 min read
K2 Lorry Garage
It's not just Locos... here is the new Garage for the K2 Lorry, as well as to store some of our other items. Images by Neil Sharp & Tony...
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M&GN
May 29, 20161 min read
B12 Update
For those who have been asking.. some pictures of the B12 being re-finished by Ian Hewitt and his team at Heritage Painting. Pictures 1...
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M&GN
Apr 20, 20161 min read
Wissington Update
Wissington has moved on hire to the Nene Valley Railway to take part in their Small Engines Gala over this next week end (23rd/24 April),...
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M&GN
Apr 2, 20161 min read
Golden Spike
Driven on 3rd April 1883, just south of Aylsham and completed the line from Lynn to Yarmouth. This joined up the various railways as...
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M&GN
Mar 31, 20161 min read
WD Overhaul Update March 2016
Engine now fully re-wheeled and back down ready for suspension to be reassembled. Good progress is being made with the assembly of the...
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M&GN
Mar 31, 20161 min read
B12 Update April 2016
The crack in the bogie frame has been gouged out and welded . The bogie horn guides have been removed progressively Set up on the milling...
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M&GN
Mar 31, 20161 min read
Wissington
Wissington due to go off towards the middle of this month to the Nene Valley Railway for a few weeks and to feature in their small engine...
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M&GN
Mar 1, 20161 min read
Easyfundraising Scheme
Last year we told you that the Society was registered as a suitable cause under the Easyfundraising scheme. Many thanks to those of you...
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M&GN
Feb 11, 20161 min read
WD Overhaul Update
Just a few photos of WD now with its wheels under. The defective drive axle box is being white metalled as I write. Once done, hopefully...
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