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  • Recent restoration round-up around the country

    Recent restoration round-up around the country

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    A recent round-up of restoration projects as seen in Railways Illustrated Magazine, compiled by Pip Dunn. 03145 – Moreton Park: In September, the reduced-height 03 received a layer of polish from the top down to give it some protection during the winter. Some rust spots on the cab end and sides were treated and a…

  • What’s Happening to… Nationwide Restoration and Maintenance Update

    What’s Happening to… Nationwide Restoration and Maintenance Update

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    Britain’s preserved Class 56 diesel locomotives continue to benefit from extensive behind-the-scenes work as owners, volunteers and specialist contractors push forward with long-term restoration and maintenance programmes. This nationwide update, compiled by Pip Dunn, highlights progress across multiple heritage railways and depots. Bury 07013 At Bury, work has progressed incrementally following wheelset attention and inspections…


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