Photos of last weekends activities

Pictures of the PROJECT 27 work and display stand

The 7mm scale model of 1027 built by Stuart Bardouleau which should have been on display at the weekend!
Photo: Clive Emsley

Firstly an apology that I forgot to take the O gauge model of 1027 with me at the weekend, and thus depriving you all of seeing it!  As I posted earlier, we had a good weekend on the fundraising side and Stuart Marks got some very important work done on the loco without the usual interruptions!
Below is a selection of pictures to illustrate what we got up to.

Claire and "Harry" modelling the PROJECT 27 Tee shirt and cap Photo: Clive Emsley

A selection of the stock that we were selling at the weekend Photo: Clive Emsley

A diorama of 32636 (Fenchurch) on the Cuckoo Line inspired by a picture in the Bluebell Railway Archives
Built and photographed by Clive Emsley

A selection of models displayed on the PROJECT 27 stand ready for the forthcoming "Cowfold" layout
Photo: Clive Emsley

 

The Front Right axle box guide showing fresh paint following cleaning and identification of datum marks - A couple of close ups follow below Photo: Clive Emsley

 

the three vertical centre popped marks found and improved by Stuart Marks show the centre line of the front right axle box. This will be a useful guide to getting the loco set up correctly during the restoration
Photo: Clive Emsley

One of the "Master Datum" points on the frames of the loco. The missing datum marks were reinstated using these marks.
Photo: Clive Emsley

The freshly cleaned and painted front end of the frames
Photo: Clive Emsley

The (scrap) left hand tank from loco 27 which will be used for component recovery
and as a pattern for a new tank to be constructed.
Photo: Clive Emsley

I hope that these pictures give you an insight into what is currently going on with the locomotive and our fund raising activities. If you would like to join us, please E Mail thefenchurchfund@gmail.com for more details of how you can help.

I will be carrying out an on site survey of the tank and producing drawings for it to enable new tanks to be constructed.  The drawings will be produced on a modern CAD package in the not too distant future. The tanks will be constructed at the right time so as not to take up space in the works yard, yet be ready to put on the loco at the most appropriate time.

Thank you for your interest in the project we aim to keep this blog updated on a weekly basis, so please come back at intervals to see the progress!