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News
May 2008 A report on work carried out on 33012 during the spring can be found here. February 2008 The theft of copper and brass pipework and fittings from 33034 has been discovered after reports that the protective tarpaulins had blow off. The thieves had cut the tarpaulins off to allow themselves access to 33034. The plan was always to use 33034 for spares to keep 33012 running however in light of the thefts the group has decided to dismantle 33034 and remove the spares to a secure location for further storage. January 2008 A detailed report of the work carried out on 33012 during 2007 can be viewed here. Forthcoming work to 33012 includes:- Re-torquing of head nuts, setting tappets, clean main generator ,clean auxiliary generator & finish the cab 2 internal refurbishment. We are also investigating the possibility of fittting TPWS and OTDR with a view to returning the loco to the mainline. If you would like to donate towards returning 33012 to the mainline then please contact the treasurer and if you would like to assist at the 71A Locomotive Group at Swanage please contact James Cox
November 2007 33012 has had its electric train heating supply re-instated and it is the intention of the Swanage Railway to re-commission the ETH on one of its rake of coaches for use with our loco. August 2007 33012 has had number 1 & 2 traction motors cleaned which were then tested with a megger gauge to ensure there was no problems with the motor or the cabling. The brush boxes were also removed from the traction motors to allow cleaning to remove the sooty deposits, this will reduce the risk of flashovers. Work has continued on the refurbishment of both cabs although this is still some way off completion. Class 20, D8188 left Swanage in the latter half of July and is on loan to the Severn Valley Railway to assist in the lines reconstruction after major flood damage. July 2007 A 71A working party was held on the 14th during which 33034 was covered with tarpaulins to protect it from the elements and the stores container at Norden was re-organised ready for the transfer of items currently stored at Ropley. Further working parties will be held on
28 July, 26 August & 16 September.
They will start at 1030 and finish around 1630, meeting at Swanage.
We will aim to complete some of the following tasks :- All welcome as any required training will be given. If you are interested in helping please contact David Blandford by email [david.blandford1ATtiscali.co.uk] or phone 07739 523416.
March 2007 Although the exterior work was all completed before 33012 left the shed, some areas in the engine room were bare metal after new sections had been welded in. These have been coated with anti-corrosive primer, pending further painting. It was about due a B8 exam, so this has been carried out over 3 weekends, while 33012 has been in use Monday – Friday on engineering trains. Photos here here and here. Minor items like loose suspension cap bolts were attended to at the time of inspection. Work for the future includes a new set of seals for the feed cut off valves and cleaning traction motors. 33012 will be doing a Crompton Running Day on Friday 13th April. This was originally advertised as Sat 14th.. The Swanage Railway Green Timetable will operate, with the 33 in the diesel path. From 1810 the advertised DMU service will be replaced with 33012 hauling a normal train on evening service timings. Please note that Norden Station closes at 1930, but the train will still go there to run-round. A buffet service serving fine ale, hot & cold drinks, hot & cold snacks will be open all day and evening. Normal day rover fares apply.126.5 miles in one day - that's more like it! February 2007 33012 finally emerged from the carriage shed at Swanage 9th February, under its own power. 71A members and supporters continued with finishing touches, fitting wipers, steam cleaning bogies & under frame. Some essential tasks were also undertaken; pit exam including checking suspension cap oil levels, battery exam. Full brake test and A exam. The loco entered service with the Operations Dept. who quickly found tasks for it! . Photos here here here here here and here
The bodywork restoration of 33012 is now at an advanced and a report of the work so far is here
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