Updated 28/2/10

50 049 "Defiance" Overhaul 2009-2010

At the beginning of 2009 it was recognised that Defiance would need a complete bogie overhaul and new wheelsets if '49 was to continue to operate on the mainline. 

Wheelsets have been acquired and are awaiting the axles from the existing bogies. 

The bogie overhaul will cost around £20,000, consequently the Fund are appealing for help with funding this important work. This can take the form of part sponsorship or special share purchases. 

Above: Brake mechanism parts removed ready for overhaul.

Right Top: Bogie centre, a few cracks have been identified but these are all repairable. 

Right Middle: Bogie Frame (upside down).

Right Bottom: Part Overhauled Frames

Below: Cast Bogie Maker's Plate, and EE part drawing references stamped on to the bogie frame.

While the loco is out of service a full repaint into large logo is also being under taken. The photos below show the preparation work undertaken to date.

Photos by Mike Matthews 

While the bogies are being overhauled the opportunity to take out the radiators and overhaul both the radiators, shutters and the whole compartment. Defiance is shunted on the accommodation bogies and clearly shows the absence of these key parts. 

50049 Bogie Overhaul Share Appeal

For 50049 Defiance to continue mainline operation a full bogie overhaul is required. We have already purchased new wheel-sets along with many other parts to allow us undertake the refurbishment. However, to gain the necessary certifications for continued mainline use we will have to use a properly accredited contractor to do the work. This will cost nearly £20,000 in parts, effort, tests and inspections.

This photograph shows one of our spare bogies currently under 50049 while the over haul takes place.

Photo Joseph Burr 

Some money has already been allocated, but we need to also keep funding other projects so we can have two mainline certified locos again. With two locomotives available we will be able to haul longer trains over more challenging routes, and consequently be able to undertake a wider range of tours.  

Please can you help? 

As little as £3.00 a month will make a big difference. 

That’s right, for the price of a pint of beer every month you can play a worthwhile part in this project. And to show our appreciation for your valued contribution, shares purchased this way will be issued on a commemorative certificate at the end of 2010.

With your help we can get ’49 back where she belongs. Thank you.

Click here to download the special application form.

50049 Bogie Overhaul Part Sponsorship 

To complete the bogie overhaul of 50049 Defiance and bring the locomotive back to full mainline standard, we are looking for sponsorship for the key component parts. In return for their support, participants will receive a certificate of sponsorship and a copy of an English Electric or BR engineering document relating to the part they are sponsoring.

The sponsorship application form can be downloaded from here>>>>

Please consider giving a part to your friends and relations as Christmas or Birthday presents. 

A very big thank you to all who have sponsored a part to help bring Defiance back into service.  For the full list of current sponsors (the Hall of Fame) please click here.