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Gearing up for atgas2006
To avoid further delays, Adrian Landi fabricated a J-pipe out of large-bore copper pipe to connectthe steam pipe to the regulator head. The only other option was to have a new casting made; this was discarded due to time constraints Whilst this work was in progress, the engine was removed to Tenterden in early March for painting; during the Open Weekend, Meg Gooch could be found in C&W exercising her sign-writing skills on the side tanks A further steam test on 06 April proved more successful, and according to Tony Pearson, it even managed to do its first useful work in over 20 years hauling the Pannier out of the shed. Outstanding problems still exist with the air brake pump and valve mechanism but it is hoped this can be resolved in the near future 32678 and P-class No.753 top-and-tailed the Open weekend shuttles with 32678 at the Rolvenden end. This meant that whilst accessible for visitors during lie-overs at Tenterden, the engine did not head trains and there was precious little locomotive action other than climbing the hill. A Colonel Stephens theme event is apparently in the pipeline for the Open Weekend in 2007. In exchange for atgas2006, both Terriers are scheduled to go to Bluebell in November. Bressingham will be owed a loan in exchange for the brief appearance of Martello at atgas en route to the Lavender Line for the rest of May. This will probably be 32678 as the guideline we are trying to work to is that K&ESR will have fullest opportunity to use Bodiam for the first two years after return to service with the exception of Bluebell in late autumn According to K&ESR Big Plan, we can expect to see 32678 in service on Good Friday and Easter Saturday Fenchurch had a problem and was not fit for the Bluebell's Branch Line Weekend in February. Enquiries have failed to reveal the nature of the problem. The loco is making only its third visit to Tenterden in the heritage era. |
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Stepney will be in public service use on the K&ESR at atgas for the first time since it shared duties with 32678 between Robertsbridge and Rolvenden, on the very last passenger train of regular services on 02 January 1954. The engine is however, quite frail and will see limited use at the event. It is hoped to arrange an opportunity to film or photograph the two together during the weekend. A very special locomotive card featuring these two engines should shortly be available from Stuart Black who is based in Grantham and as a matter of course, these will be on sale in the shop.
Bodiam and Martello shared duties on the very last passenger train, The South Eastern Limited of 11 June 1961. Martello has been run in on the North Norfolk over the winter double-heading and on Sheringham to Weybourne shuttles in March. In the midst of a house move, Hugh and Rebecca Nightingale drove up to see the engine working, meeting up with former Secretary Gerald Siviour. The engine features the extended Isle of Wight bunker, familiar to those who remember “Whitechapel”/”Sutton” on the K&ESR, and mechanically sounds very quiet and new. How she will cope with her first proper tests on Tenterden Bank is one of the most eagerly anticipated workings at atgas
Look out for Terrier Tails, yet another DVD from the renowned Online Video which is currently in preparation. Wilf Waters will be taking some closing pictures during the build-up and on the Saturday morning, and then plans to get the DVDs on sale later in the day at Tenterden! The Terrier Trust is supporting this project
Tickets for atgas are on sale now via the K&ESR on www.kesr.org.uk then use the link to the online shop. Even if you cannot come, please buy a ticket anyway to show your moral, and financial, support for this totally unique event. A programme will also be available shortly, featuring the proposed working timetable, which will be subject to alteration. If all goes well with No.3, it is proposed to rededicate the engine at the event on the Saturday morning but final details have to be ironed out and it remains to be seen just how the matter of a ride behind the engine for members of the Trust is going to be resolved…If the rededication is able to go ahead on 06 May, it should, however, ensure maximum publicity for the Terrier Trust and the K&ESR
Look out
for the smallest Terriers of all at the show; delightful A1 or A1X pewter
models on sale in the shop
Don't forget the Terrier/TerrierX Fun Dog Show on Sunday afternoon at
Tenterden Town Station. This is the main supporting event to atgas2006,
being organised and sponsored by Hugh and Rebecca Nightingale. Please
bring your dog along if you can; minimum qualification is a Terrier element.
On request, entrance forms are being mailed out in advance. Apart from
the usual rosettes and goodies, a total of seven trophies to keep must
be won! Monies from entrance fees are to the benefit of The Terrier Trust.
We will also be holding a raffle and all receipts from this will go to
the birdcage coach fund. Phone Rebecca Nightingale on 01233-333678 for
more details or email terrier78@freeuk.com
Keep up to date with atgas2006 via www.terriertrust.org.uk in the week
leading up to the event; we aim to have daily updates each evening with
pictures of all the engines arriving and other activities
HN-07/04/2006