LMS10000

Paul H is making new bolts for the traction motor covers

We have begun a new series of videos and the first one has been released:  youtu.be/5rYXVVdf9vs

The electronic racks have been completed, part of the electronic control system.

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We matched new TAS bolts with ex-Netherlands primary suspension rods. The nut will stay with the specific numbered bolt. Some were stubborn and needed fine cleaning of the threads. They need to be a good secure fit though as they take quite a bit of force in the sprung movement.

Our summary of progress in February can be found here: gem.godaddy.com/p/145e1e1

Traction motor pins

Our bogies, recently swapped position so work can be done on the rear set. Dom Howell

Our summary of progress in January can be found in the following link. It includes a piece by Paul Etherington. gem.godaddy.com/p/618fed1

Our Ivatt Informer showing progress in january can be seen via this link: gem.godaddy.com/p/618fed1

Electronics Rack terminal boards under repair. It is part of the electrical cubicle; a separate unit that fits in one corner of the cubicle.

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Traction motor bearing housings received attention then painting.

Catch up with progress in December via this link: gem.godaddy.com/p/e6e4cd1

We are looking to increase the level of donations so that the loco can be constructed within a reasonable timeframe. We have placed the Donation buttons closer to the top of the website. What do you think? Is the website easy to help you to donate.? lms10000.com

We have an appeal to pay for original items from 1947-build loco 10000: lms10000.com/news/f/origina…

The end of the armature from traction motor #1 has been painted and looks great!

Our November Ivatt Informer can be downloaded from this link:gem.godaddy.com/p/91c49d1

We visited our 1947-built English Electric 16SV which is in dry storage in Lincoln.

Work on a traction motor armature.  Cleaning the exterior end prior to painting.