Tuesday 18/11

Armstrong Whitworth diesel electric D21 of 1933 at East Tanfield .....
(photo courtesy of Ken Dickson)

..... to be loaded .....
(photo courtesy of Ken Dickson)

..... for its return to NRM Shildon following display loan to the Trust

Dave making a lid for the cooling water tank of the forge in MH shed .....

..... & fitting a new blade & drive to the mower, ready for 2026

Colin fitting wedges to hold a wooden wheel on the axle of the replica waggon .....

..... after which Steve fits a retaining ring & cotter

Steve & Colin aligning the axle with the boxes, with Dave ready to lower

With the waggon on four wheels for the first time,
Steve & Colin check rolling resistance - it needs a brake!

Barry drilling a mounting plate

Stewart & Chris rotating 21 on the ex-Nostell Colliery turntable at MH .....
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

..... so that it faces visitors entering ET carriage shed
(photo courtesy of Ken Dickson)