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7828 Let Loose

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 22/02/2016 by Dave Winter22/02/2016

The week commencing Monday 15th February saw a long held ambition of mine realised – to ride in an LMS coach on part of the old Midland main line. After many years of restoration by LMSCA members, the National Railway … Continue reading →

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Posted in 7828 Updates | Tagged 7828, 9125, carriage, LMS, National Railway Museum, Peak Rail, Rowsley

Society Spotlight: The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society (RCTS)

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 17/01/2016 by Michael Fearn17/01/2016
LMS 27109 at Rowsley South

It was while browsing for photos of LMS carriages that I recently rediscovered to the RCTS website, and came upon some gems that are of particular interest to the LMS carriage restorer, within their carriage conundrums section. Perhaps most relevant … Continue reading →

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Posted in LMS Carriages | Tagged 27109, 65830, Brake, Disposals, Exhibition Van, Fisons, General Utility Van, Insulated Cream Van, Rannoch, RCTS, Society Spotlight, Steam Heating Generator Van, Third Open, Travelling Post Office

7828 Round Up

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 06/07/2015 by Ben Riley06/07/2015

  A summary of work completed on 7828 in the last few months. It has become difficult to update at times when the coach is changing so quickly, but for several months most volunteers were engaged in preparing large quantities … Continue reading →

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Posted in 7828 Updates | Tagged 7828, doors, draught excluders, droplights, glazing, lamps, lining, luggage racks, painting, Rowsley, seats, tables, toilets, transfers, trimming, underframe, varnishing, vestibules

The Hand of Bob

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 02/04/2015 by Dave Winter02/04/2015

Well more like the finger of Bob really, Bob Matkin that is, who with yours truly finally managed to plumb in one of the drop-down sinks into the NRM’s LMS Third Open 7828. Much adjustment of feed and waste pipes … Continue reading →

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Posted in 7828 Updates | Tagged 7828, NRM, Rowsley, sinks, toilets

Who Ya Gonna Call? Tankbusters!

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 21/01/2015 by Dave Winter20/01/2017

Here’s the thing, we want the lovely LMS Period 1 Third Open 7828 we’re working on to have working toilets, but with Period 1 and 2 coaches you have to scramble up on the roof with a hose to fill the … Continue reading →

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Posted in 7828 Updates, Carriage Preservation | Tagged 7828, Rowsley, water tanks

Merry Christmas from the LMSCA

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 23/12/2014 by Dave Winter23/12/2014

Wishing one and all a Merry christmas, and a peaceful and prosperous 2015. Dave Winter   … Continue reading →

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P1 meets Mk1

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 05/12/2014 by Dave Winter20/01/2017

LMS Period 1 Third Open 7828 has been residing outside the LMSCA shed at Rowsley for a few weeks to enable the chassis to be cleaned and painted. This has also been a good test of its waterproof qualities, and … Continue reading →

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Posted in 7828 Updates | Tagged 1970, 7828, BR Mk1, chassis, RBR, Rowsley

7828 – Sept 2014

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 07/10/2014 by Ben Riley07/10/2014

The exterior beading has been painted black ready for lining, and the end and gangways have finally received Midland Maroon gloss. The fixed light windows have been fitted with the reproduced bolections and sealed in. The best of the old … Continue reading →

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Posted in 7828 Updates | Tagged 7828, architraves, beading, bolections, cornice rail, flooring, gangway, light fittings, luggage racks, panelling, photos, Rowsley, seats, tables, trimming

eBay for Charity

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 10/08/2014 by Michael Fearn21/01/2019

The LMSCA is now registered with the PayPal Giving Fund and the connected programme eBay for Charity. This enables you to donate a percentage of proceeds from your eBay sales to the LMSCA, or if you are a buyer to … Continue reading →

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7828 – May 2014

LMS Carriage Association Posted on 08/06/2014 by Ben Riley08/06/2014

  A month of careful finishing jobs- the pile of retrimmed seat sections is growing, both sides of the exterior have received 3 coats of Midland Maroon gloss, and the ceilings painted a final 2 coats of white enamel before … Continue reading →

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Posted in 7828 Updates | Tagged 7828, bolections, flooring, gangway, painting, Rowsley, trimming

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