NEWS FROM SOUTH DEVON
UPDATE FROM 5542 GROUP
The boiler arrived at Buckfastleigh in a part finished condition with some work to be competed. The BES inspection at the SDR was completed in October 2024 and the state of condition report is eagerly awaited following the necessary documentary analysis and inspection visit.
The frames are currently stored under tarpaulin awaiting the next phase of works with the preparatory works completed in 2023 and state of condition known.
Cataloguing has been completed on the components which were collected from Llangollen and these will progress to overhaul when the boiler situtation is fully known. The tanks remain stored adjacent to the frames and the bunker has moved to a storage area - both these items will be subject to state of condition survey in due course. The wheels which are tyre profiled already are now stored in a storage area awaiting the axel box works in due course.
When the BES report is available for the boiler the identified works will be dovetailed into the SDR Boiler shop programme. This will also influence the SDR Locomotive, Carriage and Wagon resource plan for staff and volunteers to progress the survey/overhaul/repair/replacement of components.
Derek Goult
5542 Group
October 2024
UPDATE FROM FOUR ONE SIX 0 DIRECTORS
When the locomotive boiler was removed from Llangollen workshop we were assured that all the work was complete and in essence it was finished, an ultrasonic testing confirmed this to a point. However, there was an area around the fire hole door where thinning had taken place which we have investigated further when it arrived at Buckfastleigh and was inspected again.
The frames were undergoing restoration in the workshops and it was decided to have the South Devon Boiler Inspector look at the boiler thinning and investigate further. The inspection has now been done and we are awaiting the written report, but it has been established that this thinning is marginal. However, the decision has been made to correct this problem now rather than delay it, this should go some way to ensuring the boiler lasts another 10 years without issue. Therefore, work on the frames has been delayed whilst this more urgent work on the boiler is carried out, we are currently awaiting a slot in the Buckfastleigh workshops for this work to be done.
Mike Crees
Director
November 2024
4160 frames being worked on at South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh.
Pictures by courtesy of Derek Goult
Further work on 4160 frames.
Pictures by courtesy of Derek Goult
Further work on 4160 frames.
Pictures by courtesy of Derek Goult
JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE WSRA AND FOUR ONE SIX 0 LTD
The WSRA have mutually agreed with Mr Crees and Mr Johnson an agreement which benefits the Four One Six 0 Ltd and WSRA, enabling the Company and the Charity to move forward in a positive way so both can concentrate on their respective heritage objectives.
27th February 2022
Time Gone By
Nearly 60 years ago, near the end of 4160's working life on British Rail, driver Llewelyn Davies (second left with hat) and Fireman Jack Davies (first left) and others were photographed at Aberdare Station(!) in front of 4160 about 1964. This reflects a different era in the history of railways. Llewelyn Davies was born in 1904 and lived in Aberaman and worked all his life on the railway. He worked his way up to driver, and retired when steam was made obsolete and he passed away in 1976 aged 72. He gave 45 years of service to the railway and on his retirement was presented with a watch (pictured below). He married Sarah and had 5 children. Llewelyn's normal route was Aberdare to Pontypool Road and Severn Tunnel. On the return trip from Pontypool with a goods train he would stop at Cwnbach Halt to pick up his daughter, pram plus grandchild and put them in the guards van and drop them off at Aberdare station. His grandson Russel Jones supplied the photographs and this charming story, we hope that more information will be discovered about the others in the photograph.
Mike Crees - November 2021
Photograph by kind permission of South Devon Railway
4160 SAFELY ARRIVES AT THE SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY
The locomotive 4160 was moved from Llangollen Railway workshop to the South Devon Railway at Buckfastleigh to complete her rebuild. The removal crew was headed up by Ray Lee and Paul Johnson, both 4160 directors and helped by John Hasker and Mick Prior both shareholders also Ray's brother Andrew Lee of R&A Commercials, driver "Bubbles" from Brett Ellacott Haulage and driver "Metal" from SM Smith Haulage . They did a fantastic job of locating all the components in not the most ideal conditions and getting them safely loaded onto the transport assisted by the staff of Llangollen works. On arrival at Buckfastleigh there was a crew of 8 volunteers and staff ready to unload and store all the components, they all did an expert job and I would like to thank them for their assistance.
The 5542 Group will now be custodians of 4160 for the next 13 years. We look forward to our association with 5542 and SDR to help preserve this popular locomotive.
Mike Crees, Chairman
10th October 2020 MORE PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE GALLERY
NOTICE TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS
LOST SHAREHOLDERS
Please make sure you are not a ‘lost’ shareholder. If you have moved or changed your telephone or email address please would you advise us of your new contact details on info@4160ltd.com or write to the Company Secretary at our registered office. In the case of a deceased estate the shares must be re-registered in the name of the new beneficiary by the Company before they are valid.
NEW LEGISLATION
On 25th May 2018 new legislation comes into force and we as a company need to obtain permission from all our shareholders to retain their contact details in order to write or email them about company matters. It is essential that you contact us as soon as possible at info@4160ltd.com and advise us that you wish to “OPT IN” to receiving information also giving us your full name and address.
Mike Crees
Chairman
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