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This project is to rebuild several waggons, including the Grey Waggon B-49, that were damaged by vandalism, including an arson attack. Now that we have enough space in the workshop, having completed the Drift Bogie, work can continue on the second of the two waggons, following up on the earlier exploratory investigations. Update. There are now two large piles in the workshop. One is waggon ironwork, currently awaiting shotblasting and priming. The other is the kit of new timberwork. Construction of the underframe is due to start shortly, and painting will follow. |
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| Beamish Open Air Musuem | image gallery - Beamish Museum |
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We were asked to survey a number of proposed jobs, to clarify the costs and work that might be required in order that necessary funds can be raised. Amongst other things we have looked at the NER "Birdcage" Brakevan, Sheffield 264 and a handbarrow! A further visit, when it was NOT raining, was needed in order to look over the items that were outside, including the NER "Fireflat". More recently, we have surveyed two horse drawn vehicles, a bread van and the chip van. Subsequently, we have been asked to do some minor body- and paint- work maintenance on the Sunderland 16 tram, whilst the mechanical and electrical servicing is underway. She should be back in service in July. Another small project has been the production of a replica water pump housing. |
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| Miller Fifer | Image Gallery - Miller Refit |
| Ongoing restoration of a classic Fife built motor sailing craft. The hull is basically sound, however there has been considerable rebuilding of the topsides; including a new cabin roof, and extensive refurbishment of the largely mahogany interior. The wheelhouse has been redesigned to accommodate modern electronic equipment. Although this boat was built in the mid 1960s to a traditional design, the current refit will give the impression of being an older vessel, and a much loved one. |  |
| Classic Ski Boat | Image Gallery - Ski Boat |
| Classic wooden hulled ski boat, powered by an inboard Volvo Penta (which also needs some TLC !! ). Currently unidentified, this 15 foot ski boat is thought to date from about the mid 1950s. Research into these details is underway. Bought as a failed (read - barely started) project, the new owner expects that the restoration will be carried out to our usual high standards. |  |
| William Riley | Image Gallery - William Riley |
| This restored lifeboat is paying a short vist to allow for some maintenance to the hull paintwork, before a series of summer engagements both in Whitby and further afield. Update - and the Varnish has been refreshed, before an important visit to Poole. |  |
| WHHR Buffet Car and Number 25 | These have now been transfered to the "Past Projects" page, the images link is on that page. |
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