The Greatest Gathering
We're very pleased that two of the Association's coaches, 6045 and 9103, have been invited to The Greatest Gathering event at Alstom’s Derby works from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August 2025. They will join an impressive array of exhibits. |
| August 2025 |
9103 at the Greatest Gathering. Photo: Richard Herington. |
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6045 at the Greatest Gathering. Photo: Richard Herington.
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| July 2025 |
25th July, Collett Corridor Composite 6045 at Bescot. Photo: Nigel Hanson.
Collett nondescript saloon 9103 at Bescot. The coaches road very well up to a top speed of 60 mph. Photo: Nigel Hanson.
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6045 and 9103 along with 4930 Hagley Hall, 13268 Stanier Mogul and LMS carriages 7511 & 24617 at Bescot. Photo: Nigel Hanson.
4930 and cavalcade at Bescot. Photo: Nigel Hanson. |
Over the last couple of months, Rob and Dave Massey have put in a significant amount of effort preparing 6045 Collett corridor Composite and 9103 Collett nondescript saloon, including repairs to the gutters, re-varnishing and partial repainting.
Following a FTR exam 6045 and 9103 will venture out on the mainline behind D1015 Western Champion, with 4930 Hagley Hall, 13268 Stanier Mogul and LMS carriages 7511 & 24617. |
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The repainted section of 9103 prepared for Derby. Photo: Rob Massey. |
| June 2025 |
The touch-up and revarnish of the corridor side is complete. The gutter and the door jambs have been attended to. Photo: Rob Massey. |
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The corridor side touch-up is complete and one door has been varnished. Photo: Rob Massey. |
9103 and 6045 are in Kidderminster Carriage Shed undergoing repairs to the gutters, partial repainting and re-varnishing. This is preparation for a rather special trip - stay tuned! Photos: Rob Massey. |
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