The LNER Coach Association has released their latest update on their fleet of London and North Eastern Railway Coaches.

Tourist Third Open No.56856

Following reports of a leak coming from the roof, 56856 was stored undercover at Pickering Station, on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) while the railway is closed.

Now space has become available; the team will perform a temporary repair to last for at least two years, by which point 56856 is planned to be withdrawn from traffic for a major overhaul.

Unfortunately, only a small amount of work could be done before COVID-19 forced work to stop.

East Coast Joint Stock (ECJS) Restaurant Third No.189

Much work has been completed since the last update. Various panels have been refitted and painted in undercoat paint ready for both top and gloss coats.

The lighting switchboard and its cables have started to return to the attendant’s cupboard. Fittings, such as the North East Railway (NER) handles for the dresser’s draws, have been attached. Attention to the roof will be one of the next tasks once work can resume.

Thompson Composite Lavatory (CL) No.88339

A contractor currently has all the doors for repairs. Assessment and repairs to the wooden frame can now start with the all exterior metal panels from one side removed, with the panels all being renewed. The side requiring more work is being dealt with first.

Fish Van E 75169

The frame will be erected at the contractors to ensure each part fits together well, before being disassembled and shipped to Pickering on the NYMR. Sapele hardwood needed for repairs was delivered to contractors before lockdown, allowing machining work to start.

For more information or to support the LNER Coach Association, please visit their website here.

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