ISSUE 8 - October 1996

INTRODUCTION

There is another new section in this issue uestions section. This was one of the intended functions of this newsletter and it is hoped that a lot of information will flow through it.

A group has approached us about including their membership leaflets with The Bulletin. Is this a good idea? Comments please.

Remember to have your submissions for the next edition ready in time for Saturday 16th November. Running dates and certain other items will be repeated until they become out of date

NEWS

DRIVING COURSES

The Lavender Line operates driving courses for the Class 115 as well as their Class 12, available as a 2-hour or a whole day session. The next date is the 16th Nov. but specific dates can be arranged for groups, with a discount for block bookings. Details of courses and bookings to Tony Attridge, 29 Dean Gardens, PORTSLADE BN41 2FW. Tel: 01273 880901.

Do any other lines operate DMU driving courses? Are they popular? Please send in details

PRESERVATION

STRATHSPEY CLASS 107s

After stripping down the paintwork on the DMC it was found that the correct number should be 52030 (not 51990) - looks like the numbers got mixed up during Sandite conversion! It is hoped to have 52030 painted by the end of this month and seats fitted over the winter.

LLANGOLLEN 105 56456

Restoration has been slowed by the discovery of blue asbestos in the toilet wall area and the requirement to call in specialist contractors to remove it.

LLANGOLLEN 127 51618

Now under overhaul, the rear brake cylinder has been rebuilt and the brake rigging completely dismantled for the renewal of bushes, etc.

WICKHAM DMBS 50416

Work to rebuild the doors is now completed and attention is now being turned to the welding of an aluminium strip behind the gutters to repair corrosion damage. The driver's partition has been reinstated. The rear end is stripped of paint and missing rivets have been replaced.

SWINDON & CRICKLADE 107s

52005 has had all roof vents removed and plated over due to leaks. When converted for Sandite use the seats were forced off, making reinstatement more difficult.

ICKNIELD 122 55003

Both cabs have been fully refurbished. A start has been made in priming the underframe and one side of the bogies has been done. No. 2 side has had all rusted areas cut out and patched. All seats have been removed for cleaning and painting. Interior lighting has been overhauled. The only operational problem has been a leaking seal on the No. 1 gearbox. A new seal has been sourced from Avon Transmissions, Wakefield.

EAST LANCS 110 59701

Interior restoration nearly complete. Seats have been returned to two of the three saloons and the lavatory and vestibule are now restored.

DEAN FOREST 108s

Not much to report from their newsletter - after all the work done for the DMU Day they deserve a well-earned rest. Running repairs have included attending to minor leaks from injectors, replacing a missing Brammer belt and balancing the brake feed valves.

WANTED

Communication Cord - We require some of the Aluminium recesses that are fitted where the chain is open to view. Swindon Diesel Preservation Society.

Lights - Information on possible substitute manufacturer of original circular saloon lights on Class 122s. The original manufacturer was J. Stone (Deptford) Ltd, London. South Devon Railway Diesel Group.

Photographs - Class 108 original interiors. D.U.P.A. Ltd.

Circuit Diagrams - Set of diagrams for Class 116 DMU. Glos Warks Railway DMU Group.

Brake bands - Does anyone have any spare gearbox brake bands for a Class 114? Any bands from a gearbox fitted to a Leyland Albion-engined unit would do. Midland Railway Railcar Group.

Spares

Window glass and window rubbers (all sizes).

Small lamp shades/glasses (5'' hemispherical) for main saloon No 1 end.

Door fittings mainly inside door handles/opening mechanisms.

Information

Photographs of Class 122s (55003 especially) from building to present day.

W55003 Group.

Gearboxes - We would like to trace a source of SE4 gearboxes. East Lancs DMU Group.

For Sale

Destination blinds - These can be made by Norbury & Co. Ltd., Denbigh (phone 01745 813020 / 815453).

Also, we would like to order two-character headcode blinds (A to D and 1 to 9) from Norbury and have been quoted the following prices for bulk orders: 6 blinds @ ±35 each; 12 @ ±20.40 each. VAT and carriage to be added. If any other groups are interested let us know. Dean Forest DMU Group.

Seats - Class 108 seats and Class 116 seat frames. Llanelli Class 116 Group.

Prints - A3-sized colour prints of a painting of Class 108 vehicles E50599 and M56491 are available at ±10 each. D.U.P.A. Ltd.

Glass - all unused. For sale/exchange.

BR Cat. No. Qty. Size (mm)

018/070292 1 5x256x314

143322 1 5x327x330

147030 11 5x320x400

9-147110 1 5x332x340

9-147105 1 5x332x346

9-9-31631 4 5x547x397

18-70281 2 5x545x395

1470072 1 5x624x630

9-148042 1 5x298x340

9-148042 3 5x715x596

152777 4 5x1028x754

151965 1 10x1024x850

W55003 Group.

Brake cylinders - A supplier for consumables is Railway Wheelset & Brake of 280 Bawtry Road, Wickersley, ROTHERHAM. Tel. 01709 542907. They stock rolling rings, sealing rings, neck rings, release valve diaphragms, piston rods, cylinder neck bushes and canvas rod covers. They can also supply vacuum pipes and hose rubbers. Contact: Mike Hart. Information from Llangollen DMU Group.

CAPACITIES & Nos.

OF CARTRIDGE FUSES

Fuse rating is the current that the fuse will carry continuously without deterioration. Fuses not to be used on circuits having a higher voltage than 50. Mike Hancocks.

Questions

When replying, we would prefer that you do so through The Bulletin rather than directly. That way, the information will reach any other interested parties.

To South Devon Railway Diesel Group: Re roof repaint. Please supply more details of type of paint used, quantity and supplier. W55003 Group.

Answers

To South Devon Railway Diesel Group: Re saloon fittings. We haven't yet located a supplier, but are willing to share costs if one is found.

Re 50th Anniversary. Perhaps a grand parade of all surviving 122s could be

made at that year's National DMU Day? W55003 Group.

To Midland Railway Railcar Group: Re gearbox brake bands. None available but plenty of other internal components for sale or exchange. W55003 Group.