 The picture on the left shows two carriage apparatus bedplates, which are used to hold the carriage apparatus onto the sides of a TPO coach.The one on the right is the one removed from M30272M, whilst the one on the left is the 'spare' that came with the coach. Note: The spare is 'as new' and has not been used on any TPO before. The one from M30272M has corroded severely and as such weighs much less than the 'new' one. The 'new' one is being restored for use on the coach, with the original one being used as a pattern for future use. |
 A close up of the two 'bedplates'. The left hand is the original from M30272M. Note the different shapes used. |
 The 'new' bedplate after derusting, degreasing and acid treating. The treatment has yet to dry, which is why there is a 'white' appearance. |
 The 'bedplate' after having been painted in black undercoat. |
 One of the four traductor arm guides, having been derusted, degreased and acid treated.Note: These are 'handed', so there are two left hand and two right hand guides - one set for each door. |
 14th March 2004The new net lever constructed during 2003 has been painted in undercoat and is seen here after the second coat had been applied. It was the one major part of the apparatus equipment that did not come with the coach, so drawings have been made of the ones at Butterley and Didcot and our own Jon Cooper has made this one from scratch. Immediately next to the lever is the rodding used to hold the counter balance weights to the end of the lever. In the background can be seen various sections of signalling equipment for the new signal at "Sutton Cross". |
 20th March 2004The new net lever is seen in its red top coat and is also fitted to the net lever pivot (seen clamped to the bench using two G-Clamps. |
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