another maintenance session at Acton

24th February 2007

once again we did a bit of maintenance at Acton, but our numbers were considerably fewer! The three of us re-layed a length of track that had been driven over (!) and tested the new coaches from Aristocraft. These are a sight to behold. They are the standard LNER surburban coaches, and we were expecting them to have this insignia, but lo and behold, they actually are badged for the Metropolitan. Excellent! Livvy was used to test them, and amazingly enough pulled both carriages with all three of us on top, well ok it did before it rained! Must do something about the 4 wheel drive.....

well wow, what brilliant coaches these are! Vacuum braked and very sturdy, these will come in handy for our open weekend! 2592x1944 DSCF1663.JPG 2007-02-25 03:37:43	Metropolitan crest looked a little "stickery" to me, but meh its still great!!! 2592x1944 DSCF1664.JPG 2007-02-25 03:40:22	great paint finish 2592x1944 DSCF1665.JPG 2007-02-25 03:40:30	the method by which Aristocraft brake their rolling stock. One bogie on each vehicle is braked. 2592x1944 DSCF1666.JPG 2007-02-25 03:44:54
The tram with the coaches! 2592x1944 DSCF1667.JPG 2007-02-25 04:13:07	BR livery suits it, but I must spray the badges, they are getting flaky! 2592x1944 DSCF1668.JPG 2007-02-25 04:13:18	Wheres the loco?!?! 2592x1944 DSCF1671.JPG 2007-02-25 05:39:31	Our attempt at stopping idiots driving on the track. 2592x1944 DSCF1672.JPG 2007-02-25 05:40:02
Our makeshift point position indicator. 2592x1944 DSCF1674.JPG 2007-02-25 05:40:51