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Assisted by Al Cowan & Andrew Harper, the main shackles and the front tensioner are correctly positioned

One of the main shackles

Suspended form the crane, the generator is slowly inched upwards....

...and out of the locomotive

Stuart Sellar directs the lift as the generator is lifted clear. Photo courtesy Alastair Cowan

Stuart checks the load is fully clear prior to allowing the shunt to proceed

The flat wagon buffered against the loco, to be shunted in line with the suspended load

Mid way through the shunt

The generator is lowered into position

Strapped down on the flat wagon

The train is shunted back into the yard to await collection of the genny

After removal of the exhaust stack from the turbo, the studs were re-threaded with a die-nut

Al Cowan welds up the holes the exhaust stack to allow new studs to be fitted after griding and re-drilling & tapping

The top of the stack awaiting grinding

The four filter elements from the turbo have been degreased and steam cleaned and are seen here in primer

The rear covers and other parts cleaned and awaiting refitting once the genny returns

The generator awaits collection

The space left by the generator is being fully degreased, steam cleaned, rubbed down and repainted whilst the genny is out. It's also hoped to repaint the whole engine compartment prio to the generator's return

Coupling bolts removed from the generator & engine shaft, all individually marked to allow correct repositioning during refitment

The turbo undergoing a strip down and clean-up

Local contractors, Thomas Graham, carry out the haulage of the generator (and a class 26 traction motor) to Glasgow. Wednesday 9th May. Photo courtesy Alastair Cowan

Signs of damage to three of the poles

The carcass after three and a half hours of steam cleaning

The lower section of the genny

Close up of burn damage to the tape and through the insulation

Starter motor/Aux Genny

Adaptor attached to allow the armature to be lifted and for work to be carried out

The 'rear end' of the armature still awaiting steam cleaning

Clean commutator on the starter motor armature

The main part of the armature requiring cleaning then re-varnishing

Close up of the terminals and how the coils are linked together

How the varnish should look - the uppermost poles

More dirt and a hole - needing a good clean and repair

The end of the carcass with the brush gear attached

Poles inside the starter motor

The damage on the lower set of coils

With one set of coils removed, fault finding continues

Leads removed and marked for fault finding

Set of coils with one set removed

Carcass of the generator

The cleaned rear section of the armature

The armature after cleaning

Supported by jacks and several sleepers 26010 undergoes a half-lift to check the underframe

A split in a set of traction motor bellows in the foreground, whilst the no.1 end bogie centre castings are checked and tightened

Andy McLean, in-between

An extended set of traction motor bellows

Andy leans through to reach the bogie centre castings

With one of the split traction motor bellows removed, Andy about to fit a new one

Part of the air brake piping dismantled, to be reassembled ...

... after this piece of pipe is replaced due to bad chafing - several years worth of wear!

The cab light fittings, before & after

Still with original pitted & rusting chrome

Now with a fresh coat of white enamel. the fittings will be stripped & rechromed at some point in the future. For now though, this smartens their appearance considerably.

1st June 2007: The carcass with most of the coils present, being rewired & taped

New insulating tape on several coils

One of the brand new coils, covered in glass insulating tape and with a first coat of varnish applied

A brand new coil, currently being isulated with glass tape

The old coil for which the coil in the previous photo will act as replacement

The two other old, damaged coils

These blocks hold the coils in place

New wire being installed and spaces for the coils

Close up of new insulation

Opposite side of the carcass to the earlier photo

These coils require re-taping, the one in the background will have the old tape removed and be retaped as well

The armature cooling in the stove (gas Mark 6 for 24 hours!)

The old PTFE banding on the main gen has been replaced with stitched glass tape (yellow) impregnated with epoxy resin which shrinks the tape to keep it firmly in position, The white tapes on the main commutator were just there during the process and will shortly be removed. The aux gen PTFE banding is ok and will remain in place

A view across the workshop, with some other jobs in view, varying in size from very small to even larger than the class 26 genny

The retaped brushgear ring

Not often seen - the ball race for the generator bearing - after ensuring it is fit for re-use this is to be cleaned and reinstalled

Brushgear & aux gen stator all cleaned, reinsulated & painted. 07/06/07 Photo courtesy Stuart Sellar

Sitting ready to accept the aux gen stator & brushgear, the main generator looks a far cry from the state it was in when it entered the works only 4 weeks previous. 07/06/07 Photo courtesy Stuart Sellar

This extension pole assisted in getting the rotor through the stator for reassembly. 07/06/07 Photo courtesy Stuart Sellar

The cleaned and turned commutators are protected. 07/06/07 Photo courtesy Stuart Sellar

The genny returns to Bo'ness. 8/10/07 Photo courtesy Al Cowan

SRPS Diesel Group sticker on tour! Photo courtesy Al Cowan

D5310's genny being lifted off the lorry. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

The genny is hoisted clear and is swung directly into the loco. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Back in position! Photo courtesy Al Cowan

The task of realignment looms. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Visible end of the genny looking almsot like new. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

A visitor from East Lancs. The absolute beast that is 40145 waits by Bo'ness TMD in preparation for an SRPS railtour from Darlington to Stranraer the following day. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Mick Smith uses old flooring as patterns to cut new cab floors. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Fitted, the new floor means no more dicing with death when entering the cab! Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Enjoying themselves a wee bit too much beneath D5310, Andy McLean & Stuart Sellar take a brief respite. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Andy uses a windy gun to secure bolts beneath D5310. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

D5310's turbo & exhaust stack ready to lift back in. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Andy with a smile on his face despite carrying out the task of tightening the coupling bolts. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

The coupling with all bolts secured. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Setting the DTI to check crank web deflections. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Taking the crank web deflection readings, to ensure they are as near as possible to those taken prior to removing the generator. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Removing the governor for some minor remedial work. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Three happy chappies; Al Cowan, Stuart Sellar & Andy McLean after the realignment. Top work chaps - have a gold star! Photo courtesy Al Cowan (presumably on self timer, propped up on some crates!)

Engine governor about to have a damn good steam cleaning. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

The reason behind the terrible mess inside the genny and all over the engine - the new weld now replacing massive cracks all the way round the crankcase breather should ensure it doesn't happen again. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Turbo fitted in place, supported on the genny. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Engine governor cleaned, resealed and refitted. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

25235 makes a noisy departure from Bo'ness on the Sunday diesel turn. Taken from on top of D5310 which was sat in the headshunt. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Cab lights, now fitted. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Scott maneouvres the roof back into position. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Inlet manifold now refitted. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Load regulator is replaced. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Andy reflects on the task that has just been completed. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

D5310 waits for its first start-up with an overhauled genny. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

First start since the genny failed on 27th April, photo taken at around 2250hrs Sunday 10th June. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Inside the sparkling generator. Photo courtesy Al Cowan

Assisted by Al Cowan & Andrew Harper, the main shackles and the front tensioner are correctly positioned	Taking the strain	One of the main shackles	Suspended form the crane, the generator is slowly inched upwards....
...and out of the locomotive	Stuart Sellar directs the lift as the generator is lifted clear. Photo courtesy Alastair Cowan	Stuart checks the load is fully clear prior to allowing the shunt to proceed	The flat wagon buffered against the loco, to be shunted in line with the suspended load
Mid way through the shunt	The generator is lowered into position	Strapped down on the flat wagon	The train is shunted back into the yard to await collection of the genny
After removal of the exhaust stack from the turbo, the studs were re-threaded with a die-nut	Al Cowan welds up the holes the exhaust stack to allow new studs to be fitted after griding and re-drilling & tapping	The top of the stack awaiting grinding	The four filter elements from the turbo have been degreased and steam cleaned and are seen here in primer
The rear covers and other parts cleaned and awaiting refitting once the genny returns	The generator awaits collection	The space left by the generator is being fully degreased, steam cleaned, rubbed down and repainted whilst the genny is out. It's also hoped to repaint the whole engine compartment prio to the generator's return	Coupling bolts removed from the generator & engine shaft, all individually marked to allow correct repositioning during refitment
The turbo undergoing a strip down and clean-up	Local contractors, Thomas Graham, carry out the haulage of the generator (and a class 26 traction motor) to Glasgow. Wednesday 9th May. Photo courtesy Alastair Cowan	Signs of damage to three of the poles	The carcass after three and a half hours of steam cleaning
The lower section of the genny	Close up of burn damage to the tape and through the insulation	Starter motor/Aux Genny	Adaptor attached to allow the armature to be lifted and for work to be carried out
The 'rear end' of the armature still awaiting steam cleaning	Clean commutator on the starter motor armature	The main part of the armature requiring cleaning then re-varnishing	Cleaned terminals
Close up of the terminals and how the coils are linked together	How the varnish should look - the uppermost poles	More dirt and a hole - needing a good clean and repair	The end of the carcass with the brush gear attached
The end of the carcass with the brush gear attached	Poles inside the starter motor	The damage on the lower set of coils	With one set of coils removed, fault finding continues
Leads removed and marked for fault finding	Set of coils with one set removed	Carcass of the generator	The cleaned rear section of the armature
The armature after cleaning	Supported by jacks and several sleepers 26010 undergoes a half-lift to check the underframe	A split in a set of traction motor bellows in the foreground, whilst the no.1 end bogie centre castings are checked and tightened	Andy McLean, in-between
Andy McLean, in-between	An extended set of traction motor bellows	Andy leans through to reach the bogie centre castings	With one of the split traction motor bellows removed, Andy about to fit a new one
Part of the air brake piping dismantled, to be reassembled ...	... after this piece of pipe is replaced due to bad chafing - several years worth of wear!	The cab light fittings, before & after	Still with original pitted & rusting chrome
Now with a fresh coat of white enamel. the fittings will be stripped & rechromed at some point in the future. For now though, this smartens their appearance considerably.	1st June 2007: The carcass with most of the coils present, being rewired & taped	New insulating tape on several coils	One of the brand new coils, covered in glass insulating tape and with a first coat of varnish applied
A brand new coil, currently being isulated with glass tape	A brand new coil, currently being isulated with glass tape	The old coil for which the coil in the previous photo will act as replacement	The two other old, damaged coils
These blocks hold the coils in place	New wire being installed and spaces for the coils	Close up of new insulation	Opposite side of the carcass to the earlier photo
These coils require re-taping, the one in the background will have the old tape removed and be retaped as well	The armature cooling in the stove (gas Mark 6 for 24 hours!)	The old PTFE banding on the main gen has been replaced with stitched glass tape (yellow) impregnated with epoxy resin which shrinks the tape to keep it firmly in position, The white tapes on the main commutator were just there during the process and will shortly be removed. The aux gen PTFE banding is ok and will remain in place	A view across the workshop, with some other jobs in view, varying in size from very small to even larger than the class 26 genny
The retaped brushgear ring	Not often seen - the ball race for the generator bearing - after ensuring it is fit for re-use this is to be cleaned and reinstalled	Brushgear & aux gen stator all cleaned, reinsulated & painted. 07/06/07 Photo courtesy Stuart Sellar	Brushgear & aux gen stator all cleaned, reinsulated & painted. 07/06/07 Photo courtesy Stuart Sellar
Sitting ready to accept the aux gen stator & brushgear, the main generator looks a far cry from the state it was in when it entered the works only 4 weeks previous. 07/06/07 Photo courtesy Stuart Sellar	This extension pole assisted in getting the rotor through the stator for reassembly. 07/06/07 Photo courtesy Stuart Sellar	The cleaned and turned commutators are protected. 07/06/07 Photo courtesy Stuart Sellar	The genny returns to Bo'ness. 8/10/07 Photo courtesy Al Cowan
SRPS Diesel Group sticker on tour! Photo courtesy Al Cowan	D5310's genny being lifted off the lorry. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	The genny is hoisted clear and is swung directly into the loco. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Back in position! Photo courtesy Al Cowan
The task of realignment looms. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Visible end of the genny looking almsot like new. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	A visitor from East Lancs. The absolute beast that is 40145 waits by Bo'ness TMD in preparation for an SRPS railtour from Darlington to Stranraer the following day. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Mick Smith uses old flooring as patterns to cut new cab floors. Photo courtesy Al Cowan
Fitted, the new floor means no more dicing with death when entering the cab! Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Enjoying themselves a wee bit too much beneath D5310, Andy McLean & Stuart Sellar take a brief respite. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Andy uses a windy gun to secure bolts beneath D5310. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	D5310's turbo & exhaust stack ready to lift back in. Photo courtesy Al Cowan
Andy with a smile on his face despite carrying out the task of tightening the coupling bolts. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	The coupling with all bolts secured. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Setting the DTI to check crank web deflections. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Taking the crank web deflection readings, to ensure they are as near as possible to those taken prior to removing the generator. Photo courtesy Al Cowan
Removing the governor for some minor remedial work. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Three happy chappies; Al Cowan, Stuart Sellar & Andy McLean after the realignment. Top work chaps - have a gold star! Photo courtesy Al Cowan (presumably on self timer, propped up on some crates!)	Engine governor about to have a damn good steam cleaning. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	The reason behind the terrible mess inside the genny and all over the engine - the new weld now replacing massive cracks all the way round the crankcase breather should ensure it doesn't happen again. Photo courtesy Al Cowan
Turbo fitted in place, supported on the genny. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Engine governor cleaned, resealed and refitted. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	25235 makes a noisy departure from Bo'ness on the Sunday diesel turn. Taken from on top of D5310 which was sat in the headshunt. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Cab lights, now fitted. Photo courtesy Al Cowan
Scott maneouvres the roof back into position. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Inlet manifold now refitted. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Load regulator is replaced. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Andy reflects on the task that has just been completed. Photo courtesy Al Cowan
D5310 waits for its first start-up with an overhauled genny. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	First start since the genny failed on 27th April, photo taken at around 2250hrs Sunday 10th June. Photo courtesy Al Cowan	Inside the sparkling generator. Photo courtesy Al Cowan