Current Projects and Funding
The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Trust was established in 1988 by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Preservation Society and in 1991 became a Registered Charity (registration number 1002627 in England). The Trust owns a unique collection of steam locomotives and carriages previously owned by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway.
Quick Link: │ 68 │ 19 │ 752 │ 47 │ 1474 │ 1507 │ 279 │ Other Projects │ Other LYR Stock │
No. 68/51218
Locomotive: Class B7 'Pug' 0-4-0 Saddletank No.68 (No.51218) more..
Status: Stored at Haworth pending 10 year major overhaul.
Comments: Funding and major materials for overhaul are available, awaiting completion of 752 restoration. Specific donations still welcome.
No. 19
Locomotive: Class B7 'Pug' 0-4-0 Saddletank No.19 more..
Status: Cosmetic restoration now complete. Static exhibit at the Ribble Steam Railway at Preston
Comments: Static preservation funded by Ribble Steam Railway. Potential donors of the major funding required for restoration are welcome to contact us.
No. 752
Locomotive: 0-6-0 Saddletank more..
Status: The cab assembly is now completed and the two brake cylinders have been fitted to the underside of the cab floor. On the boiler front, it has now been established where the new front tubeplate requires to be cropped to fit onto the cylinder block, ready for reassembly following hydraulic testing with the tubes fitted. It has also been decided that the opportunity should be taken to replace the smokebox rather than refit the existing one, which dates back to 752’s participation in Rainhill celebrations. This might seem to be a short time, but smokeboxes rot away on a time rather than mileage basis.
Comments: Funding for completion of restoration available and 'ring fenced'. Specific donations will be held to meet maintenance and repair costs (and the next overhaul).
No. 47
Carriage: LYR 47 Blackpool Club Car Coach more..
Status: Restoration work currently being undertaken at Oxenhope Carriage Works on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. All the luggage racks have been fitted and spray painted with gold to represent a brass effect. The replacement window catches and droplights have been fitted. The floor has been treated with levelling compound and is ready for the carpet, although the steam heating fittings are to be installed first, this is still in progress and live testing of the pipe runs is to start early in 2010. The cupboards and work surfaces in the attendants compartments are complete.
Comments: It
had been anticipated that the funding appeal for replacement chairs for the
Club Car would continue for some time, but due to the generosity of donors
funding was received earlier than expected for all 40 chairs. Very many
thanks to all who have contributed to this magnificent achievement.
Building on this generosity, funding is now being sought for a ‘final push’
on the restoration principally replacement of the heating system, carpet,
tables, one interior door and exterior painting, decals and lining. This is
anticipation of being able to bring the coach into service in 2010 or 2011,
in good time to complete any remaining jobs so that it can celebrate its
2012 centenary in style.
No. 1474
Carriage: LYR 1474 Hughes taper-end Brake/3rd more..
Status: In its centenary year, normally on public display in Oxenhope Exhibition Shed on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, but also in regular use on KWVR Vintage Trains, often pulled by 957. In 2009 the coach featured in a documentary film ‘Spanish Flu – the forgotten fallen’ which was shown on BBC4 TV, and may be repeated at some future date. Recent ‘finishing touches’ have included the fitting of specially manufactured luggage racks, together with a repaint using correct shades of colour and the style of ‘decals’ as used on 1507.
Comments: In use on the Worth Valley’s Vintage Trains through the Summer. The cost of maintenance is met from the Trust’s General Funds, donations towards this cost would be most welcome.
No. 1507
Carriage: LYR 1507 6 wheel 5 compartment Third more..
Status: Normally on public display in Oxenhope Exhibition Shed on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, but also in regular use on KWVR Vintage Trains, often pulled by 957. Inside 'stirrup' type door handles removed in interests of safety. Recent inspection has revealed some patches of micro blistering on the paintwork, and some cracking of lower panels which will have to be kept an eye on.
Comments: Routine maintenance and repairs paid for from general funds. Specific donations still welcome.
No. 279
Carriage: LYR 279 4 compartment First more..
Status: Stored at Oxenhope carriage works awaiting restoration.
Comments:
Conservation costs being met from general funds until major restoration
starts. Potential donors of the major funding required for restoration are
welcome to contact us. Luggage racks and decals manufactured and placed in
storage, opportunity has been taken to add these to order for similar items
for 1474.
In July
2010, taken to BBC studios to feature in filming of a forthcoming programme
about an individual who was brought up in a railway carriage. Details
of broadcasting dates and times to follow.
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