3 February 2007
Working Party Report
Longhoughton Goods Yard - BS, DMS, KSW, TS, RJ, MH, IC, J?, a continuation of work to overhaul the brake rigging from the Ruston 165DE; a continuation of work to overhaul the brake rigging from the Ruston 48DS; laying out of sleepers for extension of siding 1 and start of siding 2, Baz started by getting a fire going in the brazier to dispose of waste wood. Dave started removing the old filters on the tractor to be replaced by new items sourced by Tom. Roland continued his work on the big rail crane. Kay, Mark and Tom made a start on repositioning the rail under the 165DE. Baz altered the fence. Dave and Ian refitted the recently repaired radiator to the tractor, but unfortunately the fuel tank also now requires attention. following this the opportunity is been taken to rewire some of the electrics to replaced life expired wiring and remove damaged components. A new volunteer, John IIRC?, introduced themselves and have acquired the task of preparing the Jones yard crane for overhaul. Various passing traffic, but freight seemed pretty thin. Network Rail also were about conducting an inspection of the ECML