Cheddleton Coach & Wagon Works

The latest project for Brian and his team is a BR 13236 Mk1 Type FK Coach built in 1959 at Swindon.

Seen here entering the works on 6th March 2008

The "FK" coach is a First Class Corridor Coach,
7 compartments of 6 seats in each,
1 toilet at each end,
3 doors on the corridor side,
2 doors on the compartment side.

 

20th March 2008

Work on stripping away the rusty panels has begun...

 

 

 

This inside view is made up from three photographs stitched together

 
Photographs - Dave Gibson Photography

May 2008 - Another restoration project at the moment is the
Class 423 "4-VEP" Electric Unit 7800/7851

click here for details

 

The year 2007saw a most impressive output from the CVR C&W department. Headed by Brian Mullen, MPD & Operating Admin, with his team of up to eighteen part time volunteers, they have managed to progress a coach and eight wagons through the coach shed.

The main renovation project was the BSK Coach M35343 built at Wolverton in 1962. All external paintwork was removed as were the doors which were completely dismantled and rebuilt almost as new. Steam heating was installed in the luggage area. Most of the interior repainted following repairs to floors, ceilings etc. and some upholstery work was also carried out.

Work on all eight wagons entailed stripping down repairing where necessary and repainting. Any work required on the frames and bogies was carried out in situ by the MPD.

David Bard & David Gibson

The Coach Works Team

Some members of the C&W department

There are in all approximately eighteen volunteers who help Brian. Some manage to spend one day every week on a regular basis, whereas others attend less often, but their help is still much appreciated.