37042 restoration

[37114]

Seems 37042 is near to being a runner, attempts made a few days ago to get it started. Would be great to see this one back running;

 

[XCTurbostar]

Great to see! Its remarkable how sound it is internally after being stored for so long. Who is this machine owned by?

 

[37114]

Great to see! Its remarkable how sound it is internally after being stored for so long. Who is this machine owned by?

I don't know I am afraid

 

[47434]

It was the same owner as 37674 but not sure if things have changed

I don't know I am afraid

 

[DarloRich]

I am not an expert but I think the body work may need some attention although I have MOT'd worse!

( good to see life returning)

 

[xotGD]

For those of us who require 042 for haulage, this is positive news!

 

[37114]

I am not an expert but I think the body work may need some attention although I have MOT'd worse!

( good to see life returning)

From what I understand they have a guy working on it who loves metal work as he has just done a boatload of work on 26040.

 

[Trackman]

From what I understand they have a guy working on it who loves metal work as he has just done a boatload of work on 26040.

Hence the flame cut on it!
I wish these volunteers all the very best.
I follow the restoration of 40 118, which is going well.
Also follow 55 015's restoration, last week it suffered a gear de-phase though after starting for the first time in a very long time. But they will carry on.

 

[Ksp]

not far from running again

 

[John Bishop]

Not surprised as it’s sat outside in the open for years now. Glad to see it’s eventually getting some attention!

 

[madannie77]

Life!