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Cheddleton Coach & Wagon Works |
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The latest project for Brian and his team in 2009 / 2010 is a BR 13236 Mk1 Type FK Coach built in 1959 at Swindon to be converted into a 1st Class Open (FO). |
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2009 saw the refurbishment of the Moorlander Dining Car and Kitchen Coach following severe vandalism in the form of a graffiti attack. |
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May 2008 - Another restoration project at the moment is the Class 423 "4-VEP" Electric Unit 7800/7851 |
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The year 2007 saw 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 paint work 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 |
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Brian (left) with other members of the C&W department
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New members in the coach works, three generations of
Painters and Decorators. "I only called in one day to ask what you
do at the Railway and now my complete family works here!
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"Its off to work we go.."
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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. |
Photographs © Dave Gibson Photography | |
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