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| Tweet Topic Started: 12 May 2007, 10:17 PM (5,317 Views) | |
| MTA | 12 May 2007, 10:17 PM Post #1 |
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SDLR updates, quite a lot happens (believe it or not) at the SDLR, so here's where I'll put up the latest news. Plans for our new shed are in full swing. An external drawing has been produced by an architect and the neccessary documents from our local council received. Barry Metcalfe's 2-4-2T version of Giles Favell's 2-6-0 'The Priest' is progressing very well and is now a rolling chassis. Pics of which can be found here, albeit at an earlier stage: 2-4-2T Loco kit Giles has started on Valve Spindle Glands for 'The Priest': The Priest page 3 Barry Metcalfe's 'Royal Scot' is back with us, but is due a boiler inspection before it can run. The Duchess is away, last I heard it had been to 'Steam, Steel and Stars' at the Llangollen Railway. Where it is now is beyond me... Brian Bird's Exmoor loco is progressing well, as can be seen on the SDLRS website. The number is now knwon as well. She will appear in GER blue with red and white lining, along with brass name and numberplates and a copper capped chimney. She will also be fitted with air braking. LMS Mogul 13245 is out of service. Not sure why. The new brake van is coming alon, the control panel and handbrake are now in palce and fitted out. Pics on the SDLRS website. The station canopy is now complete, having had SDLRS logos fitted on the gable ends. The waiting room and ticket office is also being constructed, with the sides and trusses nearing completion, it should be finished by the gala. The signal box is undergoing a repaint to match the station as well, it should be complete by now. The grey bridge by the road will be replaced/fixed in the winter, as a board holding the track has fallen out. So the bridge is a cause for concern at the moment. The water column in the station has had a new section of tubing on the end. It is better than the old version as it is made from woven plastic and does not leak. A temporary platform was erected by the bottom of the extension to serve an auction that the swimming pool centre was holding last bank holiday weekend. As to whether it will remain is a mystery. Aidan Favell's Hymek is on blocks as a bogie has been taken away to be worked on, so currently we are down to one serviceable diesel engine. The Mardyke is planned to visit the Eastleigh Lakeside Railway's Autumn Visiting engines weekend this year. For this years gala, the new Exmoor loco will be officially launched into service, and it is thought that the Chcihester club's 4-4-0 'Winnie' will vivist. She has visited before, but didn't go out onto the main circuit. That's all folks! |
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| MTA | 31 May 2007, 09:55 PM Post #2 |
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The Signalbox's repaint has finished, and the little signal box by the crossover has also received a repaint. Sir Sagramore, Royal Scot and the Mogul were steamed today for their boiler tests. Nice to see Sir Sagramore in steam (sadly I wasn't there) as I'm a fan of Southern engines. See the SDLRS website for some pics. The Hymek is still missing its front bogie, I don't think there is a timescale for the work to be finished. The Duchess is still away, according to our loco sheet "At the Mid Hants Railway" The work on the Mogul is finished. The Royal Scot (if it passed its boiler test) should be hauling summer services this year, a welcome return for such a handsome engine. Hopefully our scale locos will see more use in the summer, seeing as most are now back in working order. The new station building is taking shape. It is being constructed as a 'kit of parts' on site and looks very impressive! The canopy has been very well received, and sports SDLR logos on the gable ends. The No. 1 Shed Road is being extended to the very back of the shed, which will provide room for one more scale engine. Barry Metcalfe's 2-4-2T variant of Giles's 'The Priest' is growing at a rapid pace. Apparently the cab is due on soon. Giles has started on valve parts for 'The Priest'. See his website for more details The 'sack' on the water tower at Stopham Road Station has been replaced with a new, quality one. Albeit a little difficult to use when filling up 'Pulborough'. The new Exmoor engine is still coming together quickly, and is likely to be with us by the end of June or July. The new brake van is very near to completion. See the pics using the link to the SDLR website above. |
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| MTA | 8 Jun 2007, 05:46 PM Post #3 |
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In order to finish the ticket office and waiting room in good time, one of our successful 'Work Weekends' is being held between 22-25 June inclusive. This is where an email/letter is sent to all of our members asking if they can spare a day or two (or four!) helping out on a particular project. We held two or three for the extension, and I think another for the station canopy. Without our members, we might not have been able to complete these projects
B) There is a picture of the Royal Scot on the SDLRS website in steam. Gladstone might be out next month on the goods train. The July roster has been published, although it is not up on the website, but should be soon. |
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| MTA | 8 Jun 2007, 09:43 PM Post #4 |
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There are some pics of Brian Bird's new Exmoor loco on the website now that were taken today at Bratton Fleming. The boiler is in and it all looks set for delivery by the end of August :rolleyes: SDLRS Home |
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| penrose | 8 Jun 2007, 10:05 PM Post #5 |
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Apparantly the Stirlands have 9 machines in build - quite a production line. I'm told that the railway is perfect & the gardens look a treat - if only they would reopen! Maybe I'll have to blag a visit as potential future customer.. :rolleyes: |
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| MTA | 9 Jun 2007, 08:16 AM Post #6 |
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A few of our members went to see Pulborough being built, and they were treated to Denzil being steamed and had a few trips around the line. I think it would be great if they reopened the line, then you could visit the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway and the ESR in one hit I believe the reason they closed was so they could concentrate on loco building, is this correct?
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| Alex | 9 Jun 2007, 11:35 AM Post #7 |
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Yes, i believe they were finding it increasing hard to keep on track with all the builds and run the railway as well. Alex |
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| penrose | 9 Jun 2007, 09:31 PM Post #8 |
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That's the official reason. They first closed in order to get Exbury up to scratch (basically had to relay the whole line), and then found that building locos was much more profitable and stress free than running a tourist attraction. |
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| MTA | 24 Jun 2007, 06:44 PM Post #9 |
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The Ticket Office and Waiting Room is half way through construction. The sides and roof are on, just needs a floor and fitting out! The extension to road 1 in the engine shed has been completed, providing room for another engine. The owner of Arctic Prince has ordered a diesel engine from Roanoke, not sure as to what type... David Henshaw from the Miniature Railway magazine visited today as I believe he is visiting a few lines in the South... The new Exmoor loco is likely to be delivered now either late July or early August. |
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| peterbryant | 25 Jun 2007, 06:04 PM Post #10 |
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Sounds like things are coming along well Simon! A Roanoke will suit the railway well! Thanks Peter |
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| MTA | 25 Jun 2007, 06:30 PM Post #11 |
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I think one more diesel engine won't hurt. Just a matter of finding space for it first!! As long as it isn't a steam outline thing like the one at Poole Park I won't mind it being at Pulborough
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| peterbryant | 25 Jun 2007, 07:48 PM Post #12 |
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Very true!
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| craiggluyas | 25 Jun 2007, 10:27 PM Post #13 |
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That is hideous!!! Craig |
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| MTA | 30 Jun 2007, 01:34 PM Post #14 |
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The Teddy Bears Picnic event over the 21st/22nd July is our next event this year. It's basically our gala but not so many engines in service
So far the historic HCS Bullock 'Gladstone' is rostered for the goods train, and a visiting engine should be present. I am unsure as to what it might be though!Sir Sagramore is still out of action awaiting a boiler test. The Royal Scot hasn't been declared useable for service yet. The Hymek last time I looked had both bogies back on. Not sure as to status. Mardyke 'Arctic Prince' is due to visit the Eastleigh Lakesdie Railway for their Autumn Visiting Engines weekend (6th & 7th October). Brian Bird's Exmoor loco is still growing in size. Still on time for arrival. Talks are being held for the Chichester and District Society of Model Engineers (CDSME) historic 1908 built 4-4-0 'Winnie' to visit the railway for our gala (15/16 September). This engine has visited the line before, but unfortunately is a bit underpowered for hauling passengers. Just like Gladstone then, but the possibilty of a double header with the two is still questionable :rolleyes: |
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| craiggluyas | 30 Jun 2007, 08:53 PM Post #15 |
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I could find a space for that class 47!!!!!
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I believe the reason they closed was so they could concentrate on loco building, is this correct?
So far the historic HCS Bullock 'Gladstone' is rostered for the goods train, and a visiting engine should be present. I am unsure as to what it might be though!
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