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Stars of Sandstone: 30 March 2017 to 9 April 2017
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Back from the brink
We recently brought a WW2 Canadian Military Pattern vehicle back from the brink as it was deemed unrepairable. However, we did not give up and it is now a runner as our story reveals.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Some cosmetic work on the Sandstone locomotive collection.
The cosmetic restoration has begun of NGG16A 141, which donated it’s power bogies to NGG16A 155 in 2021 so that 155 could be finally restored to working order. Our pictures show the engine units and part of the wheelsets after cleaning and painting.
Class 6B 544 has also been given a makeover together in green with 10CR 771 now resplendent in black livery after some years in red.
Finally, for now, 24 Class 3688, which was moved from Bloemfontein a red ochre colour scheme, is now being painted in SAR black.
The John Deere 9400. A modern classic!
Our John Deere 9400 tractor is now 25 years old and has become part of the agricultural heritage at Sandstone,
Click on the PDF to read its story.
Working the train at our Easter Steam and Cosmos Festival.
Mark Ruddy together with his brother Gary are two of our most dedicated footplate volunteers and worked a number of trains at the recent Easter event. Here is a short video shot by Gary and Mark’s daughter, Ta-Nika, of the preparation and working of NGG11 number 52. Enjoy the experience!
The Climax Fire Pump
Our next information sheet for the Stationary Engine Museum, compiled by Keith Simmons, is for the Climax Fire Pump.
The Sandstone Steam Railway Stock List March 23.
The Sandstone Steam Railway Stock list has been updated to reflect some locomotive availability changes.
NG10 number 61 out of service for boiler repairs
NG4 number 16 returned to service
NG6 number BR7 returned to service
NGG11 number 52 returned to service
NGG16 number 113 returned to service
NGG16 number 113 in for repairs.
With our Easter steam event just a few weeks away, NGG16, number 113, is having its front pony wheels replaced on each engine unit as they have developed sharp flanges, which are out of official specification. Each engine unit is split from the boiler section and can then be safely worked on. Our picture shows the front unit split from the boiler. Unlike a conventional locomotive, the Garratt design cannot be jacked safely in one piece as any major vertical movement between the engine unit and the boiler could cause severe damage to the pivots between the two sections. Repairs will be completed in about a week.
