Two recently acquired KV10 units, also known as the CU3 or CU6. A 50 has two of these fitted, one for the main generator (CU3) and one for the ETH generator (CU6). The role of a KV10 as a CU3 or CU6 is defined by daughter cards of which we have several. 4th July 2010.

The size of 1960s electronics clearly shows as one KV10 fills a car boot. 4th July 2010.

Recently acquired engine governor believed to be ex-50043 Eagle. Internal condition is better than its external image. 4th July 2010.

Our second stores van prior to its suspension being exercised. Seen on 4th July 2010 shortly after being moved up to Rowsley from Darley Dale and known within the Group as "BG2". The weekend of 19th and 20th of June saw BG2 filling swing into action. We have been stockpiling pallets and with the aid of Dave's forklift we were soon loading auxilary machines and cylinder heads with ease. Initial weekend saw racking installed and much material relocated. It is ongoing...

Stores van BG2 prior to being loaded. 4th July 2010. Ecstatic at its arrival is an understatement.

With the turbos and intercoolers removed a start has been made on repainting the free end of the engine. 4th July 2010.

Ongoing cylinder head refitting is now drawing to its conclusion. 4th July 2010.

Water jacket elbow pipes and joints being refitted to ex-50008 power unit. 4th July 2010.

Turbo oil pipework undergoing cosmetic attention by Chris Bodell. 4th July 2010.

An overhauled traction motor blower awaiting collection from Bowers Electrical. 13th July 2010. The work has included a complete strip down, clean and bake, new bearings, new brushes, new centre to the fan mounting plate and new key way, along with thorough cleaning of the casing, repainting, balancing and testing.