Sorry for the lack of a update. We have been busy behind the scenes. On the 15th April some work was completed on the 4DD. But the main job of the day was moving General Steam Navigation off site to its new home at the Swindon and Cricklade Railway. The main jobs completed on the …
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N gauge South East Show Purley
Our stand at the N gauge show was a success and we raised just over £75 towards the future work on the Double Decker Train (13303s) at Sellindge.
The big tidy up
On the weekend commencing 30th March 2019. Chris Hurst, Mark and Kerry Hickmott on site on the saturday. The main job today was to move the scrap metal into the skip that was piled up beside the tender tank. Then the next day. Chris Hurst, Stephen Chambers, Dave Chambers, Clare Chambers, Ben, Chloe and Mark …
Double Decker News
No work was carried out on the Double Deck last weekend as members where elsewhere. The first bit of news is the Bullied 4DD EMU supporters group has been featured in the Hawkinge Gazette, which has plenty of photos and talks about the history of the double decker and our group’s aims. https://localrags.co.uk/index.php/2019/2/24/railway-restoration-group-near-folkestone-needs-volunteers-to-help-restore-rare-double-deck-electric-train/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Last Friday …
Sellindge Progress
Quite a bit of clearance done today. Chris Hurst, Mark Hickmott, Kerry Hickmott and Stephen Chambers & Family on site today. First job was to cut back some trees and tidy years of undergrowth. This is at the back of the Double Decker, the plan is to get this area levelled and have our storage …
Recent Progress
On the 19/01/2019. It was one of our biggest working weekends with the following members down to help; Chris Hurst, Mark Hickmott, Kerry Hickmott, Alyson Parris, Bernard Tilley, Richard Midwinter, Stephen Chambers, Clare Chambers and family were on site today. The main job was to get the container water tight, this involved replacing the roof …
Behind the Scenes
Apologies for the lack of posts about the Sellindge 4DD, we’ve been busy behind the scenes! Christmas and New Year inbetween! Just before Christmas 2018, we were told about The NRM Disposals List. On the list was several items of interest which looked like items for the 4DD. I pleased to say we were correct, …
New Owners
It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Bulleid 4DD Double Deck EMU Supporters Group Committee are the proud new owners of the Sellindge 4DD 13003. We will, in time, reveal what our aims are for the future of the Sellindge 4DD. We will introduce a membership and newsletter starting in January 2019. We’ll …
New Tarpaulins on the DD
The main aim of today was to change the tarpaulins on the Double decker (as agreed with the reciever). The old tarpaulins where life expired and split down the middle. Chris Hurst, Mark Hickmott, Andy Smith and Lynze Burgess on site today to complete this task.
Ian Ross
It’s with very deep sadness, I have to write this. Ian Ross passed away in his sleep yesterday 4/7/2018. I have been contacted by his Niece Pauline Fowler, I don’t have any further detail yet. As soon as I do I will let you all know. I’m still in shock and a bit lost for …