A diesel themed weekend for the team, we’ve welcomed visitors into Test Car 2 during the Spring Diesel Gala, and started investigating the problems with the Test Cars’ generator.
During the week we opened Test Car 2 as part of a University group visit to the railway. Ross, Richard and myself providing engineering students with insight into the groups work, the Test Car and railway wagons.
On Saturday the Test Car was readied again to greet visitors to the Spring Diesel Gala.
It’s been great to see so many interested visitors in the Test Car which also provided a great viewing area to see the varied traction in operation this Spring Diesel Gala.
The star of the show being the unique visiting Clayton, Class 17 D8568.
Whilst I was busy entertaining visitors in Test Car 2, Ross and Nick fitted and painted a replacement tiller to BEV Tug 9804 ( also known as Kiki ). Those of you who are old enough to remember late ’60s kids TV may recognise the connection between our Electric Tug’s names; Hector, ZsaZsa and Kiki.
Ross also took a look at the filters on Test Car 2. We think the diesel tank may need to be cleaned out, and the fuel system given a good flush through.
Sunday brought a few showers through the day, however we again welcomed a good number of visitors into the Test Car, with Richard and Ross helping out providing an insight into the Test Cars’ history and wagon testing.
Over the weekend we’ve also had our model slip/brake test train on display.
The OO Gauge model of Test Car 2 has been superbly made by Kev Nolan who has very kindly donated it for us to display and help us explain the slip/brake test process to visitors.
The other models making up the typical slip/brake test train are on loan from our friends at West Hill Wagon Works.
Throughout the weekend Hector has been keeping a tight reign on his train of restored Brute trolleys.
Join us again next week when we will hopefully return to some wagon work; all the best, Dave
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