Here are a few pictures from Andy G of the unloading of the TSO at Oswestry. Tony W and the team have been busy transforming this coach back in to a workable state and we are very proud of the results. Just a couple of finishing touches and we are ready for the Santa Specials.
First off is a picture of the trailer being manoeuvred in to position. There were a few minutes of delay to the road traffic but they were soon on their way again as the coach was positioned in the yard.
Tony and the C&W team have carried out extensive work on this coach replacing the rust damaged sections. Last chance to admire their handiwork whilst the coach was on the trailer.
The unloading ramp is assembled to allow the coach to run down on to the rails
A goods van is used as a buffering vehicle between the loco and the coach, the van is pushed up to the coach and coupled up. The combined train is gently eased down on to the track and the TSO is ready for inspection
Once checked over Telemon took the coach round to the platform so that members could have a closer look. The short train took a run down the line to check everything was working OK and passed with flying colours. Even the school children on the footbridge waved to the train and the people inside waved back.
Once the run was complete the coach was stabled in the compound next to 2261 which was having a steam test ready for the next operating session.
Thanks to Andy G for the pictures.
Another important day for Cambrian Heritage Railways and further proof of the progress being made.
This week should see the next sections of the membrane installed and further ballast drops. The ballast will then be levelled and graded so that the sleepers can be positioned.
Until next time.
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