Wensleydale Diesel Traction Group

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A new group formed in December 2008, on the already established Wensleydale Railway.

 Members come from various areas within the WR.

Click on the loco below to see a slideshow of pics from the WR in 2009

 

 

Sulzer Day 2010

Following the success of this years day the WDTG are again running a Sulzer day on our last day of running in the current season Saturday 2nd Jan. 
47715 will work trains with 47703, 47540 and 25313 available in the yard for those keen with a camera.
There will be the standard 3 train timetable and a 4th late train (timings to be confirmed) 120 odd miles available.
All trains will have draught real ale and bottled ale for sale plus light snacks tea coffee etc etc.
For the rods crowd the 4th departure from Leeming Bar will be hauled by 03144 as far as Bedale where a brush will once again take the train.
Anyone not travelling but wishing to take pics in the yard will be asked to donate to the traction group coffers.

 

Work begins on 25313

The roof is removed at Leeming Bar on 12/09/09

The turbo is then removed. It is to be sent for overhaul at Bo'ness

 

25313 is delivered to Leeming Yard 07/09/09

 

 

47540 is now stored at Leeming 

Formerly stored at Sinderby before A1 works started

 

WR Diesel Gala Cancelled

It is with regret that I must announce that the WR diesel gala in September is postponed until next year. The WR railway is developing it’s diesel fleet and feels it is best placed to have diesel running days with the class 20 and the 47 at the moment.  It is our intention to focus on a large scale event next year with many visiting locomotives, hopefully running from Castle Hills over the entire length of the line.

We apologise if we have disappointed anyone, but we will be running diesel days with class 47 & 20 as part of our commitment to loco haulage. Dates will be announced in due course.

Paul Warren

Chairman  

 

 

More 20166 News

At 1700 today (21/8/09) 20166 took power on WR metals for the first time. Many thanks to all the group members who made this possible.
 
Paul

 

20166 Update

Sunday 16th August HNRC's 20166 was started for the first time since arrival at the WR. This represents a significant step forward for us and thanks to the group members who have worked hard on the job so far. Unfortunately an oil leak appeared and was then picked up by the fan which sent a nice mist of oil upward, which promptly settled all over us and most of Leeming Station (just cleaned my car windows).
This is however a minor setback and hopefully all will be repaired this weekend.
I am in negotiations with a company about a possible guest loco for the Diesel Weekend in September and I will update the group accordingly. A meeting is long overdue and when we get the chaos of Steam over with I'll arrange one.
For now thanks for everyone's help and patience.
 
Paul

It lives!

 

20166 Update (13/08/09)

20166 arrived at Leeming Bar on 24 April 2009. Close inspection revealed significant corrosion on the bottom header of one of the radiators. A spare radiator was not readily available so repair by fabrication and welding of the header has been carried out.

It also needed new brake blocks and after assessment, spare class 47 blocks were fitted at the end of July.

 

It is planned to have it running by the end of August.

23/07/09

The WDTG are pleased to announce that another loco is bound for Wensleydale.

25313 is to move from Llangollen to Leeming Bar shortly where the group will work with the new owner of the loco to restore the rat to operational use.

Anyone interested in joining the group to help with the restoration can email me at chairman@wensleydaledtg.co.uk

Paul

Picture from 1940's weekend 18/19th July

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Message from the Chairman (08/04/09)

 
Following long negotiations I am pleased to announce that the WDTG are now custodians of 20166 and 08825 on a five year loan.
The order to move the locos from their current place at Shackerstone was given to Allelys Haulage this morning. The locos are expected to arrive shortly after Easter.
20166 is in running order requiring only minor attention to a coolant leak.
08825 is more of a restoration job although it is relatively complete.
A class 37 is also expected to arrive by rail in the not too distant future.
Once all the locos have arrived we will then have a very respectable home fleet comprising of an 03,08,20,37 and 2 47's
Not bad for a railway that 18 months ago only had a shunter and a dead class 31.
I look forward to seeing everyone over the Food and Drink Festival Weekend.
 
Paul

 

 

Coach Painting begins, ready for the loco hauled services in May

13th April

3 coaches are now ready

 

The WDTG visit Perth on the 'Celtic Growler' charter

Saturday 7th March

 

 

 

 

Message From The Chairman Regarding 47 Running Day

 

Sunday 4th January 19.00

Just got back home from a very long day on the railway. A great day was had by all and we managed to generate plenty of interest.

Thanks are due to all of the WDTG members but in particular,

Rob Williamson for work on painting and heating, Tim Williamson for painting, heating and loco repairs, Ray Thornton loco repairs, Mick Chester coach and loco repairs, John Plowman coach plumbing, Ken Monkman for coach repairs, catering, Adrian Walby for stock repairs, loco repairs and driving. Mike Birkinshaw for driving. Andrew Chapman for infrastructure repairs, Nigel Park for pitching in with ticketing at Leeming and Kate Draffin for cleaning the coaches and doing crossings.

Thanks are also due to all the WRA volunteers for doing crossings, on train catering/tickets and of course LBSSG and FOLS for manning the stations.

We ran nearly to time all day and all the passengers were fed, watered and warm.

Everyone left with a smile on their faces and that means we are heading in the right direction.

Thanks once again to everyone who was involved.

Time for a beer I reckon.

 

Paul Warren

 

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