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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
Jobs on 31463 continue a pace, work is focused on the radiator area. The boiler room frame repairs have been completed so the window frame could be welded back in.On A side the radiator grill has had adjustments completed, new tabs to hold the grill on have been welded in and these have been drilled… Read More
D8098 We regret to inform shareholders and supporters that ’98 has had to be taken out of traffic following the discovery of some defects during a routine maintenance examination. The wheels on No.2 Bogie were found to be out of specification and a trip to a wheel lathe is required. In addition, the source of… Read More
As you may know, D8098 has been out of traffic since Christmas with a number of issues – the biggest being the need to replace the A3 Cylinder Head. Thankfully we have some spares and one was sent away for refurbishment and then following one false start thanks to Storm Eunice, the replacement work took… Read More
As you may know, ’98 has been out of traffic recently owing to a fault that caused the wheelslip circuit to activate continuously. After much trial and error on the part of our intrepid engineers, Michael and Steve finally traced the fault back to a faulty part in the reverser which was removed and replaced… 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
Hello and happy new year. After a bit of a break in January the T1LC volunteers have been busy operating and working on our loco’s, see the round up below. D8098 D8098 has this month received an A exam and is now ready to enter service. For those who don’t know our loco’s have to… Read More
The Board of the Type One Locomotive Company Ltd lament the untimely passing of our friend and colleague, the GCR’s Operations Manager until his retirement, Mr Peter Haylock who died suddenly on the 9th July 2019. This image from superb video captured by Ian Farnfield shows Peter enjoying a bit of 1705 action on 15th… Read More