THE long-awaited overhaul of the Cavan & Leitrim Railway’s (C&LR) 3ft gauge Kerr, Stuart 0-4-2T Dromad is progressing at the works of John Fowler & Co near Ulverston, Cumbria, with the boiler work reaching a significant milestone.
A new inner firebox has recently been formed and welded, marking a major progress with the loco’s return to steam. When the boiler was lifted last December, it had been hoped that the inner ‘box might be repairable, but instead it was deemed that replacement would be the way forward.
Meanwhile, work on the restoration of former Tralee & Dingle Railway carriage No. 7T is also progressing in the Ulverston workshops. One of the bogie frames has now been completely restored, along with the horn guides.
Replacement brake gear has been manufactured, and new axle boxes provided. The frame has been trial assembled and at the time of writing awaited riveting.