Spring Gala 2012

The Western Peak Group have to apologise to anybody who attended the GCRN Spring Gala 2012 looking forward to logging some miles behind the Peak this weekend. After most of last weekend, friday before the gala, saturday and saturday night on charge, she just didn’t want to start, it was a huge disappointment to everybody …

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Latest News

Sorry to have been so quiet of the past few months! Here’s what we’ve been up to: Oil Sample: An oil sample was taken at the end of the gala in October 2011 and sent away for analysis. We received the results before Christmas which showed no water or other metal contamination. After the previous …

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GCRN Timetables and Running Days for 2012

http://217.158.157.207/railways/GCRN/gcrn_ops_info.htm or http://www.englishelectricpreservation.co.uk/Running_Dates.php

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New Website

We’re in the process of migrating our website to WordPress. If you use Twitter we’re here http://twitter.com/#!/46010_WPG or search for us on Facebook using “Western Peak Group – 46010″

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14/04/2011

Work on the loco is continuing slowly but surely. Some of the cylinder heads are in need of having their bolts re-tightened to the required torque. The opportunity has been taken to remove each valve rocker assembly and tighten all 12 of the heads as a job lot. Photos below show the rocker pins partially …

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Apr 29

Spring Gala 2012

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April 29, 2012

The Western Peak Group have to apologise to anybody who attended the GCRN Spring Gala 2012 looking forward to logging some miles behind the Peak this weekend.

After most of last weekend, friday before the gala, saturday and saturday night on charge, she just didn’t want to start, it was a huge disappointment to everybody and even more so to the GCRN diesel group crew who have put in so many hours trying to get her started.

The batteries currently on the Peak are “complete and utterly knackered” (replace with other apt words if required) and we believe that we won’t get her started again using the same set so the only chance she will have at running again is with a new set of batteries and they’re not cheap either – you won’t get much change out of £5000 for a brand new set!

This weekend has shown that this is the only way forward for us and also the first step in a right (clag filled) direction.

As mentioned in previous posts, a limited company is being setup as we speak to enable us to sell shares to raise capital to fund projects like a new set of batteries for the old girl.

We would like to hear from interested parties who would like to purchase shares in the Western Peak Group and anybody who wanted mileage behind the Peak at the GCRN Spring Gala – please get in contact with us using the contact us page.

Thank you

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Apr 04

Latest News

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April 4, 2012

Sorry to have been so quiet of the past few months! Here’s what we’ve been up to:

  • Oil Sample:
    An oil sample was taken at the end of the gala in October 2011 and sent away for analysis. We received the results before Christmas which showed no water or other metal contamination. After the previous harsh winters which damaged the Peak’s heat exchanger – this is very good news indeed.
  • Website and Social Media:
    We decided last year that a revamp of the website was required. We also created both the Western Peak Group pages on Facebook and Twitter – so it’s now easier for Peak followers to keep up to date with our latest news during the year and especially during Galas. We decided that a new domain name inline with the group name would be better suited but due to a technical reason we’re unable to use 46010.co.uk any more.
  • Limited Company:
    This is what has been taking up alot of our time away from Ruddington in the past few months, with the help of a certain Mr Fowler we’re on the right track to setting up a limited company. Once the company has been setup we can then sell shares to raise capital to keep the Peak in good working and serviceable order.
  • Batteries:
    The Peak is overdue a new set of batteries and is the first item we’re planning on purchasing with funds raised from shares.
  • Bodywork and Silencer:
    This project is what we’re waiting to start once the limited company has the funds in the bank account. It will take a few months but the Peak will look far better than she currently does once the work is completed.
  • Engine and Oil Change:
    The engine was barred over 3 weeks ago and no problems to report. We’re also planning a full oil change, we’re not sure whether this will be before or after the GCRN Spring Gala.
  • GCRN Spring 2012 Gala:
    To date the Peak WILL be running at the Gala.

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Feb 04

GCRN Timetables and Running Days for 2012

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February 4, 2012

http://217.158.157.207/railways/GCRN/gcrn_ops_info.htm

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http://www.englishelectricpreservation.co.uk/Running_Dates.php

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Dec 26

New Website

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December 26, 2011

We’re in the process of migrating our website to WordPress.

If you use Twitter we’re here http://twitter.com/#!/46010_WPG or search for us on Facebook using “Western Peak Group – 46010″

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Apr 14

14/04/2011

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April 14, 2011

Work on the loco is continuing slowly but surely. Some of the cylinder heads are in need of having their bolts re-tightened to the required torque. The opportunity has been taken to remove each valve rocker assembly and tighten all 12 of the heads as a job lot. Photos below show the rocker pins partially removed, to allow the rocker assemblies to be lifted away to gain access to the cylinder head bolts.

The rocker covers themselves have been fitted with new gaskets as a matter of course also.

The Group is still in the process of sorting out the new company, plus we are always looking for extra pairs of hands to help us carry out work on the loco. So, if you have any time to spare at weekends and don’t mind getting your hands dirty for a good cause, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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May 17

17/05/2010

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May 17, 2010

The loco worked its first passenger turns at the GCRN over the weekend at the line’s diesel gala. The loco performed well, albeit without its silencer roof panel, which has been removed in readiness for the removal of the silencer which will require re-plating due to corrosion. A few photos  are shown below.

46010 prior to working its first turn on Sunday 16th.

 

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