Restoration news

Now that the Bullied and the Chatham have moved into the museum,  the workshop has three new residents - the Metropolitan Brake, the Midland Railway 6 wheel composite, and the Great Northern Railway 6 wheel brake.

Metropolitan Railway Seven Compartment Brake Third No. 427

November 2011. Following lifting onto girders, the body has now been jacked clear of the underframe and is supported so that the underframe can be moved out. This allows work to progress on one half of the underframe. A visit to Keighley turntable will be needed before the other half can be started.

Midland Railway six-wheeled Composite coach

November 2011. The long term project. Some progress on brake rigging and axle springs.

Great Northern Railway six-wheeled Brake Third carriage No. 589

November 2011.  Work is under way to replace the ceilings, and the surfacing for the partitions. Life-expired exterior panelling has been removed, a new roof canvas is being fitted and gas lamp fittings are being installed.