15/09/2025
A little recap on recent work class 31 pu has had all pistons and liners removed with 9 replacement liners needed and 1 piston all other pistons have been machined for new rings also one turbo was also seized all liners are back in and pistons have started to be refitted. Cl 20 has had roof replaced over electrical cubicle, bogies painted and most of the body has had first coat orange applied (top coat orange has been specially mixed to match original colour)bogies also painted and much time making sense of french wiring to make the headlights workone class 08 has had PU removed and sent away for rebuild and another 08 is in the process of cyl head replacement,new fuel pumps and , injectors the coupling rods removed for exam and repair and cab floor repairs
We have also been up the weardale rly for electrical repairs to31465 and also down to fawly hill for work on a class 03