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Dinmore Manor Locomotive Limited Owners of Locomotives
7820 'Dinmore Manor'
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3850
Latest News 15th June 2009 |
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Dinmore Manor Locomotive Limited Owners of Locomotives
7820 'Dinmore Manor'
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3850
Latest News 15th June 2009 |
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The restoration of 3850 was completed in 2006 and the locomotive is now
regularly operating trains on the West Somerset Railway.
After nine years and 78,635 miles on the West Somerset Railway, 7820 is now at Williton for initial strip down and commencement of her overhaul.
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7820 Overhaul Progress: We are pleased to announce that after careful consideration of bids received we have now awarded a contract for the chassis overhaul of 7820 to West Somerset Restoration, Williton. Work is due to commence in August with a target for completion within 18 months in good time to receive the boiler once repaired. After much hard work by our volunteers the boiler is now ready and awaiting inspection which is due to take place shortly.
3850 Running Report: After the completion of winter works and the replacement of broken/weak springs which prematurely ended 3850's spring gala appearances 3850 re-entered traffic early in May and was in use extensively until due a washout at the turn of the month. With the washout completed 3850 was back in traffic on the 5th of June and is expected to be in use throught the rest of the month. Click here to check the locomotive roster and see when 3850 is running if planning a visit.
Tender Restoration Progress: Profiled steel sections to replace the wasted front section of the tender outer frames have arrived on site and have been prepared for welding to the chassis by our volunteers. We are awaiting a specialist contractor to carry out the welding of these sections to the chassis before assembly of the new dragbox into the frames can commence. The new replacement tender tank is now at 'flat pack' stage awaiting assembly once required, no sign of a cheap allen key and a poor set of instructions here though!
3850 Drive and Fire Days: Dates for this years ever popular shareholders Drive and Fire Days have been confirmed, running from Tuesday to Thursday the 3rd, 4th and 5th of November. We will be hauling a ten coach train this year as a change from the freight wagons to provide a decent load. Starting from Minehead we will make two round trips each day with each participant driving half the length of the line and firing the other half. For further details about these days or to book your place please follow the 'Contact Us' link below.
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[Thanks to Peter Chilcott, Mike Solloway, Peter Darke, Don Bishop and wsr.org.uk for permission to use these photographs]
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