Work during the month of September has consisted of building the main smokebox structure and the door assembly. The smokebox has been a challenging build as the drawings differed to the old smokebox quite considerably. The original smokebox we had was permanently attached to the boiler previously fitted to 76077 and 76012, before being finally […]
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Restoration work on the cab has commenced at Unity Engineering under the management of Chris Baldwin who has also done work on GWSR shed mate 35006 P&O. Where possible, we are repairing and retaining original material (in red oxide) and replacing metal where its impractical to repair (Grey primer). The whole cab is being built […]
Following on from the successful re-wheeling of the locomotive’s frames, our attention has been split between the manufacture of a brand new smokebox and the completion of the spring gear to enable the locomotives weight to be transferred on to the springs. Locomotive Spring Gear The original driving axle springs which were overhauled at Swindon […]
On Thursday 17 June 2021, your locomotive passed a major milestone in its restoration. The driving wheels and pony truck were installed under the frames of 76077, for the first time in more than 30 years. They were originally removed when the first restoration attempt started in 1989. The re-wheeling was carried out in just […]
As I write this at the beginning of April the world does seem to be on the way to returning to normal again. The GWSR is to reopen on 13th April and most importantly for TSLL a return to volunteering on the 76077 project is now a reality. While the railway settles back into operation […]
Due to the current nationwide lockdown work to re-wheel the locomotive has been delayed. As well as paid engineering work, there is still some voluntary work required to paint the wheel sets and parts of the loco’s frames before we are in a position to fit the driving wheels. I am hoping that the frames […]
Since my last report, much progress has been made and particularly reassembling the rear drag box. The riveting of the frames has now been completed and our volunteer working parties (when not on lockdown) have been doing a sterling job filling, sanding and topcoating the frames. The axle boxes have also been white metalled ready […]
Since the pony truck was completed work has concentrated of three main areas. Front drag box repairs, rear drag box replacement and axle box refurbishment. What follows is an update on progress so far. 1 – Front Drag box The decision was taken earlier in the year to replace additional corroded steelwork in the front […]
Our component sponsorship program gives our supporters and shareholders the opportunity to purchase specific components and in return, receive an equivalent value in shares and be added to our supporters roll of honour. This is a most visible way to support our project as many of the components are prominent features that will be visible […]
STANDARD 76077 RESTORATION TROTS PAST PONY TRUCK MILESTONE ‘Real progress’ being made despite lockdown measures Complete pony truck a ‘huge boost’ for supporters Over £25,000 share investments made over recent weeks Winchcombe, 2nd June 2020: Restoration of British Railways Standard Class 4 2-6-0 no. 76077 owned by Toddington Standard Locomotive Ltd (TSLL), has passed […]
While all of our volunteers have been locked down under Covid-19 restrictions, our contractors at LMS have been able to continue to work on the loco safely and in line with Government safe working guidelines. We are pleased to announce that the Pony Truck has now been fully refurbished and reassembled for the first […]
With the current Coronavirus lockdown, our scheduled working party had to be cancelled. However, LMS are continuing to operate with key workers during the lockdown and observing strict isolation working practices, our technical Director Andy has been able to complete some limited work on the loco. So far, Andy has constructed the new pony truck […]
We were thrilled to be alerted to the existence of some fabulous paintings of our loco at Barry Scrapyard. The paintings were made by the railway artist Brian Sefton. His son Matt is in the process of producing a coffee table book of his father’s artwork and has kindly granted us permission to use these […]
A very good day at LMS in Loughborough on Saturday 22nd February when good progress was made on the frames, pony truck wheels and small components.