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The Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society is a UK charity constructing the third class D16/1 locomotive as a living legacy for Britain's first successful mainline diesel loco, 10000. see more on www.LMS10000.com
Electronics Rack terminal boards under repair. It is part of the electrical cubicle; a separate unit that fits in one corner of the cubicle.
January 27, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Electronics Rack terminal boards under repair. It is part of the electrical cubicle; a separate unit that fits in one corner of the cubicle.
Traction motor bearing housings received attention then painting.
January 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Traction motor bearing housings received attention then painting.
We are looking to increase the level of donations so that the loco can be constructed within a reasonable timeframe. We have placed the Donation buttons closer to the top of the website. What do you think? Is the website easy to help you to donate.?
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December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We are looking to increase the level of donations so that the loco can be constructed within a reasonable timeframe. We have placed the Donation buttons closer to the top of the website. What do you think? Is the website easy to help you to donate.?
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The end of the armature from traction motor #1 has been painted and looks great!
December 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The end of the armature from traction motor #1 has been painted and looks great!
We visited our 1947-built English Electric 16SV which is in dry storage in Lincoln.
December 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We visited our 1947-built English Electric 16SV which is in dry storage in Lincoln.
Work on a traction motor armature. Cleaning the exterior end prior to painting.
November 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Work on a traction motor armature. Cleaning the exterior end prior to painting.
Repainting traction motor #9 in progress
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Repainting traction motor #9 in progress
Rolling an alternator into storage position.
November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Rolling an alternator into storage position.
We are rearranging the location of equipment. Two alternators returned to Wirksworth from storage.
November 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We are rearranging the location of equipment. Two alternators returned to Wirksworth from storage.
We have swapped out bogies so that 140 is now under the lifting frame. We can remove its brakes, suspension and traction motors.
October 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We have swapped out bogies so that 140 is now under the lifting frame. We can remove its brakes, suspension and traction motors.
Bogie 140 has been safely under a tarpaulin for two years. Now its time has come. We uncovered it prior to the bogies being swapped so that we can strip it down, including removing its three traction motors.
October 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Bogie 140 has been safely under a tarpaulin for two years. Now its time has come. We uncovered it prior to the bogies being swapped so that we can strip it down, including removing its three traction motors.
Phil and Tony B work their magic on removing rust, dirt and applying a primer on the bogie spring hanger which we obtained earlier in the year from the Netherlands. There are 22 in all.
October 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Phil and Tony B work their magic on removing rust, dirt and applying a primer on the bogie spring hanger which we obtained earlier in the year from the Netherlands. There are 22 in all.
Cleaning the second axle hub.
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Cleaning the second axle hub.
Traction Motor 8 has been rotated so we can paint the underneath with green undercoat, then silver at a future date. Photo: Mark Langley
September 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Traction Motor 8 has been rotated so we can paint the underneath with green undercoat, then silver at a future date. Photo: Mark Langley
Starting on the second traction motor we gained from NL earlier in the year. Here its partly rubbed down prior to repainting. PE.
August 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Starting on the second traction motor we gained from NL earlier in the year. Here its partly rubbed down prior to repainting. PE.
Our Rail200 promo video has been added to our video library
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August 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Our Rail200 promo video has been added to our video library
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We are in building U at the Greatest Gathering, Friday to Sunday
August 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
We are in building U at the Greatest Gathering, Friday to Sunday
Our stand is up at the Greatest Gathering. Come have a chat with us and look at the variety of things we have on show.
July 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Our stand is up at the Greatest Gathering. Come have a chat with us and look at the variety of things we have on show.
Preparations are well advanced for our display at the Greatest Gathering. We hope to see you there.
July 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Preparations are well advanced for our display at the Greatest Gathering. We hope to see you there.
Refurbished moving contact insulated carriers. from Graham Clarke.
June 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Refurbished moving contact insulated carriers. from Graham Clarke.
Artist Mark Langley is preparing a giant artwork showing 10000 and featuring steel loco numbers and a works plate.
June 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Artist Mark Langley is preparing a giant artwork showing 10000 and featuring steel loco numbers and a works plate.
Before and after, a traction motor refreshed.
May 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Before and after, a traction motor refreshed.
The workshop is open to the public today and Saturday during the EVR's Twin Peaks Gala
April 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The workshop is open to the public today and Saturday during the EVR's Twin Peaks Gala
Three ex-works traction motors have arrived from the Netherlands for use in our class D16/1 locomotive. More news in our members' magazine out within the month.
April 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Three ex-works traction motors have arrived from the Netherlands for use in our class D16/1 locomotive. More news in our members' magazine out within the month.
Paul H rewiring the old welding set to be safe for using as both welding and testing set.
March 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Paul H rewiring the old welding set to be safe for using as both welding and testing set.