The picture below show some of the pattern components laid out on the pattern makers bench prior to being assembled together. The bottom picture shows the beginnings of the construction of the pattern following some glueing and some test fitting of the pieces. In the background of the picture you can see the CNC router which is used to cut the blocks of polystyrene creating a localised snowstorm!
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| Slices of cylinder pattern awaiting building into a complete pattern |
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| The Left Hand Cylinder Pattern under construction |
We have also been informed that the 22mm (7/8) steel plate will be with the profiling department of Tata Steel in Walsall early next week and the cutting process will begin within the next 2 weeks.
We are hopeful that the technical team will be able to visit both factories to view the progress of the works. Following this we will be able to give you even more detail of the process.
So, things are looking positive for a delivery before November!
Of course we still need to pay for these items, especially as we were not initially expecting that the frames would need replacing! If you are able to help us please E mail us on the address below, or use the text donation also shown below.
Clive D. Emsley
Chairman - The Fenchurch Fund
Chairman - The Fenchurch Fund
Project Manager - PROJECT 27
A Sub-Committee of the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society
A Sub-Committee of the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society
To donate £10 text "FENC72 £10" to 70070
- you can donate £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10 just by changing the amount in the text massage.
- you can also elect to Gift Aid your donation;
- your operator's standard text charge applies.
- you can also elect to Gift Aid your donation;
- your operator's standard text charge applies.
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