June News

Great Eastern Railway 1899 4 Wheel Brake Third 853 (BRONZE)The exterior of the vehicle has now been completed with final lettering and varnish applied. We are now on the home straight with polishing of the brass work and interior deep cleaning now the focus with the aim of finishing the coach and releasing it into traffic next month.Great Eastern Railway 1897 6 Wheel Saloon Third 37 (BRONZE)An improved passenger communication valve has been fitted to the centre vestibule, salvaged from a BR-era railcar, as that provided the right type of valve for the desired effect. This was duly piped into the vacuum system, painted red and tested successfully.On the topic of testing, the entire carriage underwent a thorough C examination to check everything and start the coach on the railways maintenance system. After a few tweaks all was well and 37 was passed fit for traffic. It made its debut at the late May Bank Holiday and also starred at the Mixed Traction Gala a few weeks later. It has…