Progress report of restoration of Swanage Railway Trust 4TC ‘push-pull’ set

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4TC set No. 409 at Wareham in 1980. // Credit: Andrew P.M. Wright
4TC set No. 409 at Wareham in 1980. // Credit: Andrew P.M. Wright

The has issued an update on the progress to restore its 4TC diesel push-pull set.

Recent work has concentrated on TBSK 70824, where much work has been done on the interior.

One of 70824's compartments nearing completion. // Credit: Swanage Railway Trust
One of 70824’s compartments nearing completion. // Credit: Trust

Driving Trailer Standard Open (DTSO) 76322

This is covered with tarpaulins and remains in storage at Harmans Cross, but once work on 70824 nears completion, it will be moved to Swanage for finishing ready for when 76275 returns.

A set of good seats has been obtained, but some will need repairing to complete a full set.

Trailer Brake Standard Corridor (TBSK) 70824

  • Compartment heaters have been refitted and tested, but some heating elements have failed and need to be sent away for repair, costing around £200 for each to be repaired.
  • Heating in the corridor, guard’s office, and toilet have been tested.
  • New linoleum has been laid throughout.
  • Compartments have been fitted out with seat frames and seating.
  • New GRP under-window panels have been made and fitted in all compartments.
  • Fitting out of the toilet has started and the sink has been refitted.
  • Work has started on the interior panelling, but some new parts need to be made.

DTSO 76275

76275 showing window frames separating from the body. // Credit: Swanage Railway Trust
76275 showing window frames separating from the body. // Credit: Swanage Railway Trust

76275 will soon be going away for a full interior and exterior restoration, including welding repairs to corrosion, repairing the floors, and overhauling the bogies. It will be repainted in a fresh coat of blue/grey to match the rest of the 3TC.

Water damage inside 76275. // Credit: Swanage Railway Trust
Water damage inside 76275. // Credit: Swanage Railway Trust

Trailer First Corridor (TFK) 70855

This is in store at Harmans Cross awaiting funds for its , and has recently been fitted with replacement tarpaulins.

4BIG Buffet Coach 69322

This is in store at Harmans Cross awaiting funds for its restoration.

DTSOs 76298, 76301 & 76302

These are stored at Harmans Cross, and replacement tarpaulins have been fitted to 76298.

Once the 4TC set has been restored, it will be the second such set to become operational, following one restored by the London Transport Museum, which has already visited the Swanage Railway.

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