Category Archives: 37240

Saturday 8th May Running Day: D5310

Posted on April 17, 2010 by terrypickthall

Class 26 No D5310 should be working our next running day on 8th May. Many thanks to those who turned out in good numbers to support her run on the 10th April. Hope you enjoyed the day – we certainly … Continue reading →

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Dee Valley Thunder Returns!

Posted on April 5, 2010 by terrypickthall

We are very pleased to report that 37240 is up and running again. She was successfully started for the first time this year following extensive repairs to the radiators and cooling system. A large crack was found in one radiator … Continue reading →

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37240 Radiator Lift

Posted on December 7, 2009 by terrypickthall

The radiators were removed from 37240 last Sunday in order to repair the corrosion damage that is causing the loco to lose water. In order to remove a 37′s radiators,  the roof section containing the radiator fan must first be removed. The bolts on the roof section came out OK, but … Continue reading →

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37240

Posted on September 6, 2009 by terrypickthall

37240 successfully worked her morning drivers experience trip on Saturday 5th September. The photo below shows her powering away from Goods Junction (thanks to Si Searle for this cracking shot): Unfortunately, she then failed half way through her first public trip … Continue reading →

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37240

Posted on July 16, 2009 by admin

We’re pleased to announce that 37240 is back in traffic following completion of repairs to the cooling system. A test run to Glyndyfrdwy and back has confirmed all is well. The purchase of D5310 and sale of 25313 are in their final stages … Continue reading →

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