6880

Construction of 6880 has started again!

After almost 12 months of non-activity on the frames, apart from final riveting last year, we have now restarted work with the drag box being fitted.

With 5199 to re-tyre, drawings to find, quotes on pattern making, casting, and machining, all in between fundraising, we were being asked what is happening with 6880?

So with many parts now on order, i.e brake hanger brackets, horn-guides, & horn-ties, some of which is now with the GWS at Didcot, you can expect to see some further progress.

On the subject of progress, we have now got the steel plate section for the back buffer beam brought in for marking out and another stretcher identified that will put more strength into the front section of the frames, and a list has been compiled of various items that will need be formed with a press.

I hope you all pleased that work has recommenced and you can look forward to more updates on the construction of 6880.

Working parties

The next working weekend will be on the

31st May/1st June

We will be setting ourselves up for the planned working week and the main job will be fitting the back buffer beam before progressing on with further plate work.

We have planned for the working week for 14th to the 22nd of June, but after much discussion at the weekend it has been decided to leave the dates as they are BUT it is likely work will not start until Wednesday 18th, with an extension into Monday 23rd June. This due to prior commitments of key members. Could you please tell me what days you may be able to make.

GWRS

We do intend to be at the GWRS Toddington on the 24th, 25th & 26th May. Please let me know me if you can make it as we need to arrange staffing for the stand.

Will Naylor, 4th May