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Published: Monday, 25 March 2019 15:13

News and updates on the restoration of No. 3 Bodiam in time for her 150th Birthday in 2022

Click here for full details of the Terrier 150 programme

SEPTEMBER 2020

The new frame stretcher almost ready for fitting. Photo David Brenchley

No 3 in the Weybourne workshops of NNR Engineering. Photo David Brenchley

10 JULY 2020

Work has resumed on No. 3's overhaul at NNR Engineering. A cracked frame stretcher has been removed and loose rivets at the front of the frame where the cylinder casting is mounted have been burnt out.

Photos © NNR Engineering/Keith Ashford

15 MAY 2020

Bodiam to return in Improved Engine Green as No 70 Poplar - FULL STORY HERE

29 JANUARY 2020

The engineering report from NNR Engineering has now been received.  The good news is that No. 3 is in pretty good condition and no "nasty surprises" were uncovered during the dismantling.  K&ESR and TTT are finalising next steps but returning the loco to service for her 150th in 2022 is eminently doable providing fundraising keeps up with the expenditure on the overhaul.  Please donate online - modest monthly contributions can be set up via the donations portal and these are really helpful in managing cashflow as the work progresses.

14 NOVEMBER 2019

Terrier Trust Trustee, David Nibloe, and Adrian Landi, senior loco fitter at K&ESR, visited the North Norfolk Railway on 14 November to see progress and discuss next steps.  With the strip down complete, No. 3 is in remarkably good condition, with no surprises.  A final spec for the work to be carried out is now being prepared.  Funding is still required to keep pace with the work so if you haven't yet donated, please do via the link above - there are options to make affordable monthly contributions.

Photos © David Nibloe 14-11-19

27 SEPTEMBER 2019

The removal of the tubes at NNR marks the completion of the dismantling of No. 3.  Full assessment of her condition is underway and the report awaited

Photos © Michael Fuller 27-9-19

6 AUGUST 2019

No.3 rubbing shoulders with some larger cousins at Weybourne including Standard 4 76084 and GER Y14 No 564.

In the workshop, the restoration of "Hastings" a Hunslet of 1888 vintage continues. "Hastings" and "Bodiam" were stablemates at the K&ESR for around two decades from 1963. Could they be reunited and in steam for No.3's 150th in 2022?

Photos © Mike Hart 6-8-19

12 JULY 2019

Work continues apace at Weybourne with the frames separated from the wheels.

Photos © Michael Fuller 12-7-19

3 JULY 2019

No. 3's boiler has been transferred to boiler accommodation bogies

Photos © Mike Hart 3-7-19

1 JULY 2019

A significant step in the restoration project occured when the team at the North Norfolk Railway lifted the boiler from the frames to allow access for further assessment.

We are grateful Michael Fuller for the following series of photos showing the lift.

Photos © Michael Fuller 1-7-19

22 MAY 2019

More progress at Weybourne as the tanks are removed.

Photos © Michael Fuller 22-5-19

08 MAY 2019

Dismantling is underway in earnest at the NNR Weybourne works.

The firebox backhead with most fittings removed.  It is interesting that NNR are labelling the parts the parts as they are removed as No. 3 was never a Southern Railway engine so didn't actually cary that number in service © Michael Fuller 8-5-19

12 APRIL 2019

No 3 after unloading at Sheringham awaits the final leg of her journey - transfer by rail to Weybourne © Steve Allen

10 APRIL 2019

No. 3 set off from Wittersham Road Station en-route to the North Norfolk Railway's workshops at Weybourne - the first step in her overhaul in time for her 150th birthday in 2022.

See full details of the Terrier 150 programme and how you can help.

Loading at Wittersham Road © Graham Hukins

Heading through Tenterden High Street © Graham Hukins

SUMMER 2018

 Sporting BR livery as 32670, No. 3 waits inside the rolling stock storage shed at Rolvenden - summer 2018  © Bradley Bottomley