Type One Locomotive CompanyAll items relating to 1705
31463 Since our last update prep work for the roof sections to be reunited with the loco was completed and these have been refitted. Work focused on reconnecting the cooling, fuel and electrical systems. The engine had an oil change and after final checks were completed the power unit was started. So far the engine… Read More
We are grateful for all of the support that we received but there is no doubting that loco preservation is an expensive business and with all three locos temporarily out of traffic, we are reliant on the continued support of our shareholders. A £10 per month Standing Order goes a long way and we’d love… Read More
Good evening all, the T1LC hopes you are keeping safe and well during these unusual times. As many of you will know the Great Central Railway has been closed for the last 3 months due Covid19 and we have been unable to go on site to check or work on our loco’s but the GCR… Read More
28/12/19 D5830 On 27th December D5830 developed a fault with it’s ETH, which wouldn’t stay running. The fault was traced to a faulty resistor, which was replaced and the ETH turned on but then we couldn’t turn the ETH off so we decided to fail the loco. On the 28th December after alot of tracing… Read More
1705 is fully operational, following its yearly exam at the start of the year it took part in the Great Central Railway April diesel gala and performed faultlessly. With D8098 out of service and D5830 on its holiday to Ruddington D1705 has been flying the flag for the T1LC at our home on the Great… Read More