Windcutter Trucks
Discussion
Well there has been more developments with the Windcutter trucks, as 6 have gone to South Wales on a 10 year loan to the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway. It all happened very unexpectedly and quickly over the Christmas period. We still have 30 trucks and so can recreate that "Lengthy train" of mineral wagons.
The latest wagon in at Rothley is unique as it has......a 10 foot wheelbase! The chassis for this was originally under a flat wagon used for pallets of bricks(Palbrick). In the 1970's it had a mineral wagon body welded in place, as it had vacuum brakes, it was painted bauxite and so we are keeping this one in the same colour.
The cracks in the body have been welded up, the vacuum brake cylinder refurbished, new oiler pads fitted and the body is being repainted.
The latest wagon in at Rothley is unique as it has......a 10 foot wheelbase! The chassis for this was originally under a flat wagon used for pallets of bricks(Palbrick). In the 1970's it had a mineral wagon body welded in place, as it had vacuum brakes, it was painted bauxite and so we are keeping this one in the same colour.
The cracks in the body have been welded up, the vacuum brake cylinder refurbished, new oiler pads fitted and the body is being repainted.
As can be seen we have finished our "Palbrick" windcutter truck and it is now in the working rake, ready to be seen in the next "Goods Galore" Gala on the GCR.
As this thread had a somewhat cryptic title and evolved into a more general GCR thread, I think it makes sense to create another thread and let this one "fade" into the background.
Hi Daniel
Prepping and painting time really depends on original condition and number of hands! But I generally reckon on half an hour per panel painting and there are three per side/end. The end doors take longer - and a pain! but the plain ends are quicker.
I think the steam roller is owned by one of the railway volunteers.....possibly. They have an annual steam rally on Quorn Station yard.
Prepping and painting time really depends on original condition and number of hands! But I generally reckon on half an hour per panel painting and there are three per side/end. The end doors take longer - and a pain! but the plain ends are quicker.
I think the steam roller is owned by one of the railway volunteers.....possibly. They have an annual steam rally on Quorn Station yard.
Edited by Flying Phil on Wednesday 10th April 12:37
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