Welcome to the April update.
A last-minute call from the GCR for the Class 33 to be turned out for the Diesel gala at the end of April meant that all available hands were rubbing down and painting the bogies and bodyside of the Class 33
Work has commenced removing the nuts from the first 4 rows of roof stays. However, the first two rows of stays are different to the other rows we need to replace. As I said last month, we have not been able to locate the modified drawing. A second opinion was sought before we got too far into the process. This indicated that the best was forward was to cut access holes in the firebox sides. This was something we had done in previous overhauls but were trying to avoid this time. It was well worth it though as a couple of broken stays have been found which will be easier to deal with given the improved access.
In the Machine Shop, work has progressing on machining the valve ports on the valve liners. We have also now received the new casting for the Blast Pipe cap, which will also require machining.
Celebrate Sir Lamiel’s 100th birthday with us.
June 21st marks the 100th birthday of Sir Lamiel. A celebration is planned at Loughborough. We hope to be able to draw the frames out in to the sunshine. Our sales stand will be open selling second-hand models, books and other items. Our volunteers will be on hand to show visitors round Sir Lamiel and there will be birthday cake I’m assured. All knights and 5305LA members are invited to come and see the engine and to celebrate her birthday.
If you would like to get involved in the overhaul and join us on a working weekend, please contact us at comms@5305la.org.uk. We are a stage where we can outsource some of the technical work. If you are able to offer us further financial support through donations, please go to https://www.sirlamiel.org.uk/monthly-donations/ We also accept donations of railway related items and books to sell in our shed shop and sales stand.. If you would like to get involved without getting too dirty, our sales shop at Loughbough is open during events at the GCR. We’re always looking for people to man the shop and you get to see the loco’s going on and off shed! Please contact us at comms@5305la.org.uk
Thank you for your support for the overhaul of Sir Lamiel.
Alan Berck-May
Chairman