Built by Hunslet in 1952, 0-6-0ST WD190 returned to service at the weekend after an absence of 5 years. In that time she has been overhauled by our own Steam Restoration Volunteers (fondly known as The Eccentrics!) The motion has been stripped, bearings remade, and the boiler was removed. Some of the specialist work needed to be undertaken by a contractor off-site but most of the work was completed at Caste Hedingham. The next project is another of our own engines - Jupiter. A big Thank You to all the volunteers involved in working on WD190 - a great job well done.
On behalf of the Essex Section of the VMCC, I would like to thank Sally and her helpers for making our stay at the Colne Valley Railway such a pleasant one, and for making us all feel so very welcome. Judging by the feedback received from our member everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable time.
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