Sunday 21 July 2024

SRPS Diesel Gala, 29th December 2023. Part 4: Miscellany

 


47643 has been a stalwart at the Bo'ness and Kinneil for close to 30 years, However it was sitting this gala out ...


... as its tyres are now worn out.Replacement tyres have been authorised, but are the reason for an appeal for funding.


Ruston Pioneer 275883 of 1949, formerly South of Scotland Electricity Board No 7, which latterly worked at Denny Power Station. In 1972 it was driven the short distance into preservation at Falkirk.


Progress continues on 37261, although much work is internal.


37214 is only present to yield spare parts.


Coach 35185 shows new paint at the corridor connection end, where it has received crash post repairs as part of a programme to return the SRPS Railtours set to the main line.

Coach 3115 has been receiving attention, alongside 80105, which awaits its boiler, which has now been steam tested. 3115 moved to Cranmore in June 2024 for completion of repairs.