LNER GRAIN WAGON

[DOCJACOB]

Finally managed a days graft back in the shed. As we can see the underframe has pretty much now turned a nice shade of grey. One particularily stubborn bolt needed a bit of persuasion.

 

I managed to get the first vertical in at the veranda end (couldnt resist the lamp iron)

 

A fair bit of splicing if the timber frame has been undertaken too.

 

Would have done some drilling of the 2 bolts that hold the timber baulk in place at the veranda end but drill "died" and in the process fused the supply into the whole of the carriage shed. Clearly not Mr Popular for that gem.

 

 

[DOCJACOB]

Had the "ying" and "yang" of a Bank Holiday

 

Saturday managed to get shed loads done in the garden, massive hedge to prune, tractor out for grass cutting and a patio to re-cement. However got even better on the evening as saw Rammlied the top tribute band in UK for Rammstein (just look on You Tube) awesome 95 minute set with lead singer setting his hands on fire as part of the pyrotechnics Sorry no images to share.

 

Sunday was punishment as shopping in Leeds. Got better when found latest Steam Days has article on Kipps shed so did a bunk to Costa Coffee via W H Smith.

 

Monday was the "yang" with the wagon. Started on on the corner using the bit removed as a "master" It went rapidly down hill from there. Broke angle grinder, corner pieces woundn't fit, chisle needed repeatedly sharpening, top rail and end in worse state than imagined and went off in a massive sulk as looking more like complete strip down is required. Started on the foot step on the otherside to try and lift my mood.  

 

Before you ask, yes I was manhandling 8 foot lengths 5x5 Green oak myself and really wish I hadnt.

[DOCJACOB]

Nice day on Saturday and got considerably nicer when a couple of chaps offered to help. This meant we were able to lift the first corner piece into place. The top wood doesnt look brilliant and suspect it will need replaced too before the other corner gets fitted.

 

Had a go/start at splicing and looks like I may have made a reasonably acceptable fist of it. The next big jobs will be replacing the steel under the acro and a new longitudinal timber baulk. This will need some ingenious shaping to fit all the other pieces already on the frame. The good news is they are only temporarily bolted together so it will come apart.  

 

Left Steve and Jim to paint a second grey undercoat on the van while I went out to start on one of the 2 "Blue Spot" wagons in need of a repaint. One will be a longterm siding resident and the other will be next to Spitfire (the 0-4-0 Barclay) when she completes her rapid overhaul. Im informed the current white paint is some sort of emulsion put on at short notice for a filming job. Both ended up at Immingham Depot with the re-railing crew and for a while could be seen outside the Fishing Heritage Museum in Grimsby

[DOCJACOB]

I hadnt actually disappeared off the face of the earth but lots of things going on so have been somewhat waylaid I'm afraid.

 

That aside we have done a little bit and I add some images as evidence.

 

The "man cave" has had a substantial makeover.

 

Running repairs have kept me busy; Grain wagon paint, Grain wagon door latch, various footsteps especially the SR brakevan on its rare foray south of the level crossing at Ludborough. And before anyone points out to me I have omitted the screw fittings to seal the grain hatch I will reply that in my defense life is short and it is now far more presentable than its cousins. And yes I've also been reminded 1 down 2 more to go.

 

Numerous axleboxes have been oiled and any dry days the 2 bluespot fish vans are to be painted as well.

[OOgaugeJaf]

Some great restoration and preservation taking place there. Keep up the great work!

[DOCJACOB]

A sort of relaxing W/E.

 

Nice weather so it was outside work. Added bonus had some helpers.

 

SR Brake received a new running board as old one on this side was suitable for firewood. Then a hefty paint job. Couple of other small jobs; the top steps were painted underneath (in my haste last week forgot to do it) and the axleboxes were oiled.

 

The other fishvan is to be given a clean and paint, weather permitting, so it looks nice next to the Andrew Barclay "Spitfire" that should be back running for Christmas. I made a small start on the door hatch from its days at Immingham.

 

Sunday off to Leeds as daughters student room was a disgrace. 5l magnolia, trip to IKEA for some "flat pack" etc, hefty cleanup and even managed a lunch at Pizza Hut.

 

[DOCJACOB]

Did a bit more work on the SR Brakevan.

 

Also the door on one of the wagons has been "iffy" for ages and finally decided I'd had enough of it blowing in the wind. To be frank the whole wagon is "iffy" but its still waterproof and used as the storage/work area by some of the chaps.

 

Needless to say its very awkward to get at as its stuck between 2 mess coaches and hard against the loading bank edge. The door itself couldnt be removed to work in the shed so an in-situ bodge was required.

 

Took nearly a whole days work in the rain to get to this point and still not even painted.

 

Headed home to a cleaning job as my wife refused to wash the dog who had spent the day in the garden "fighting" with his mate "Teddy"

 

 

[DOCJACOB]

Slow progress still. First part of the day was dreadful and as some space had appeared on the far side of the shed I opted to finish off the footsteps.

 

The gap and thus a double splice is due to stupendous stupidity on my part. The adage measure twice cut one is never more true.

 

Fortunately the splice is in an area that isnt walked/stepped on so will get away with mostly?

 

Brightened up so off to re-pack the roller bearings on the 2 Catfish wagons, followed by a repaint of the covers. 8 in total done

 

Then as still dry put some stripper on a small area the "Bluespot" Not quite sure how this will turn out as a large number of layers of paint to work through

[Talltim]

I've really enjoyed reading through this thread. As well as the railway side of things its pretty inspirational to see someone living life to the full, I must buck up my ideas

[DOCJACOB]

The Barclay "Spitfire" is looking good in her new paint, but I wont spoil the unveiling with some images. When running she has the Bluespot sandwiched between her and the coaches. Helpfully the Bluespot is now in the lea of the engine shed and Saturday was a stripping day.

 

I was fed up with the results from chemical stripper (first image) so I attacked her with a wire wheel if significantly better results. Despite sensible appropriate gear the mess went everywhere!

 

While not ideal temperature for such work needs must.

 

There will be a few repair jobs as well, especially as one of the lamp brackets is hanging on gamely! Clearly while working in the re-railing crew she has had a tough life.

[DOCJACOB]

Slow progress, lamp iron now much more secure and her real identity has been revealed E87872

 

The aim will be return to traffic at Easter Gala

[DOCJACOB]

Continued slow progress on what is a pretty vile job.

 

While its nice the breeze blows the stuff away (still seems to get into every nook and crannie of the relevant safety gear) it became less pleasant when the drizzle started and a fine wet paste of paint fragments appeared.

 

Supposed to be ready for Easter Gala 2016 but at this rate lucky if it makes Easter 2017!

[admiles]

That looks like an epic task. Complete strip down for a repaint I assume? What are you using to strip it?

[Indomitable026]

DOCJACOB,

 

I've read this thread this lunchtime with utter joy.

 

I was involved as a teenager with the GLRPS (Grimsby - Louth Railway Preservation Society) and had a small hand in the three LNER Grain wagons. The were stored at the time on a short length of track a few hundred yards north of the Louth North signal box. If I recall correctly a decision was made that they needed some paint to offer a little protection to the elements. I'm unaware how it came about but ABM (Associated British Maltsters), who were still big in the town at that time, donated a few tins of their corporate blue/green colours. This was duly applied to try and afford some protection for the wagons - the society had so little resource/ money any help was greatly received.

 

So it is with great pleasure to see the job that has been made of the restoration of the first one, and also nice to see the other two are still extant.

 

Other jobs I remember being involved with at the time include the dismantling and transportation of the steel framework which I believe became the basis for the Engine Shed. This came from a site on the London Road, Louth, it was transported from Louth to Ludborough by Tractor and Trailer down the track bed. I also recollect repainting the inside of Louth North signal box.

 

Thanks very much, that's made my week.

[DOCJACOB]

Thanks for the +ve comment Indomitable026

 

You helped me too, as I never fully understood the colour they arrived at LWR in. 

 

1 down, 2 to go along with the other 31 wagons at LWR! 

 

Enough wood for almost all of the other 2 is in the restored one, some how the society got someone to provide, shape and plane enough planks for free! 

 

Steel work still in situ and Louth North Box still standing and is inhabited? ABM now gone (I thought it was stuffed full with asbestos) and a swish new Aldi in its place. Means you do get better views of Louth station though. 

 

Suggest "google" Daves Rail Pictures of Lincolnshire too as the wagons move from Louth North area to Ludborough is well covered. 

[DOCJACOB]

Continued slow progress on the "Bluespot" I'm guessing the first layer is masonry paint as it really is horrific to get off.

 

The current plan that seems most effective is: vigorous grinding, liberal application of paint stripper, leave 1 week and repeat ++.

 

I did get otherwise distracted on Saturday and had most of a door to repair. I'd already done some running repairs last year but this time someone really did a job on it.

 

Accomplished out side in what can best be described as a bit inclement.

[DOCJACOB]

The progress is painfully slow and generally very unpleasant with dreadful amounts of dust and debris.

 

There is some aluminium coming to view though.

 

Door hatch currently removed for refurbishment, another battle in it self.

[DOCJACOB]

Was looking through my box of photos and found this image. Taken outside Fishing Heritage Centre Grimsby 1999 

 

Off this week so the plan is to get a "shed load' done with a large update after Easter 

[DOCJACOB]

Slowly removing layers of paint. The mess is truely staggering.

 

Took a short break (dusted myself down) to remake the door inserted when working on the Immingham Breakdown Train. The origional which is also on the bench is totally shot.

 

As you can see a) the shed is currently a bit of a tip and B) my helper wasn't much use either.

 

Managed a day away in York and even more amazingly my wife joined me to see Flying Scotsman though the matchsticks came out when I started behaving like a child in sweetie shop! After a while had to be escorted from the premises and taken off to Betty's

Edited March 29, 2016 by DOCJACOB

[DOCJACOB]

Been very remiss with this project of late. Lots of other jobs have needed doing and the stress of selling land doesnt help either.

 

Firstly Sue wanted a loads of decking laying, with posh flush solar lights and a twee gazebo to be erected as well.

 

Secondly I'd got a 3 day pass to Download and certainly got slightly wet. Rammstein excellent as ever and best laugh/fun must go to Lawnmower Death duetting with Kim Wilde. This while the usual on-stage entertainment of fighting clowns etc continued!

 

If I had the odd 5 minutes tended to do some 7mm stuff.

 

After that had to repair the footseps on the brake van now that she has returned to the shed. Beacause she is so light on her springs when hauled out the bottom of the roller axles broke the wooden risers. Fortunatelly the treads survived otherwise it would have been a major job. Still the fault is partly/mostly mine as looking back some brakevans have gaps pre-installed in the running boards.

 

Also got fed up removing paint of the fish van so put some back on in areas of steel that have been stripped.

Edited June 20, 2016 by DOCJACOB

[DOCJACOB]

I have to admit to being remiss. Lots of things happening; daughters graduation, trees to fell in the garden and much more.

 

There have been bits done on my behalf and we are now down to a few areas and 2 of the 4 doors. As a treat to myself I painted some of it white with an interesting mix of primers.

 

Clearly not a gold medal restoration but it will pass muster and do as asked which is act as a "barrier" between the Barclay 0-4-0 and the coach set.

 

And yes amazing what a large dollop of filler can do

[DOCJACOB]

Been a bit remiss of late. My excuse is getting children and quantities of baggage to University and my wifes 50th meaning a trip to Venice. Jolly nice it was too.

 

Done some toys, the first 2 are Parkside Dundas SR jobs (dont ask why as not my area) the 3rd is a find and must be old; screw on axle boxes, tin plate roof, wooden sides that were scrapped and swapped for Plastikard. Any ideas of the origon gratefully received. Sort of "generic" when started but modified to an LNER type in Tatlow book.

 

Blue spot has now been shunted into carriage shed and while I was away some chaps have done some more. My contribution was cleaning up the door threshold step. Next one of the side angle iron came off. Fairly easy with the impact driver and wrecking bar making reasonably quick work of things. Cleaned up and re applied. Needs bit of tidy up at the bottom with new metal but generally much better.  

 

Brake van outside so in the PM got a bit of black paint chucked at some of the primed areas.

Edited October 31, 2016 by DOCJACOB

[DOCJACOB]

Quite a while since commented but have been beavering away.

 

Have done some of the painting on th SR Brake van with a few others and Matt very kindly did some sign writing. Images next time.

 

The fish van is now becoming more white.

[DOCJACOB]

Managed a bit of playing today.  

 

Firstly a bit more paint removal. Could only hack this for a few hours as just unpleasant with all the mess and vibration from angle grinder

 

Then off to the SR Pillbox Brake van to slap some paint about.

 

The numbering is courtesy of Matt and all hand painted.

[Enterprisingwestern]

That last pic is a superb detail shot for the pipework, as have many others in your posts for other details on various wagons. Many thanks.

 

Mike.