1A arrived at Loftus this afternoon just after 3.00pm, and was soon unloaded. The trailer it travelled on belongs to a museum member, and is equipped with rails on the deck to accommodate railway and tramway vehicles. Once 1A was off the truck it was shunted into the display hall in a complex move, using ballast motor 99U, O car 1111 and C car 29. It was placed nearest the entry to the display hall on 8 road, so it willl be the first thing visitors see when they walk in.
The plan for Saturday is to refit some parts that were removed for transport such as roof fittings and the plough lifeguards and trip gates, and then clean her up. More photos tomorrow.
Cheers,
Mark.
(L to R) The steam team: Bill, Ralph, Craig, Dave, Bryce, Andrew, Martin and Scott.
(Photo courtesy of Bryce Pender)