Pacer gets a clean up
Now there are both units from Wishaw at Sharpness it should be easier for the team to get on with the cleanup following the neglect while...
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- Jul 7
Ruston gearbox progress
The machine shop has finished the collar that was being made to replace the one in the Ruston gearbox that was a bit “chewed up “ This...
- May 5
Ruston Gearbox update
Now to remove the large casting on top of the 2nd clutch shaft. And then the 2nd clutch shaft was lifted out. Here it is with one of the...
- May 5
Ruston Shunter update
There were unpleasant grinding noises from the gearbox when the Loco was moving, The gearbox is a huge unit and would be impossible to...
- Mar 20
Sharpness 150 Launch Event Saturday 30th March 2024.
Join us at Sharpness Sports and Social Club (formerly Sharpness Dockers Club) from 12:00. Free entry, family activity, talks and...
- Jan 27
Ruston 0-4-0 Shunter 210479
This lovely little Shunter has been purchased from the S&DRT at Washford. Here it is alongside our Fireless Locomotive, by Andrew Barclay...
- Dec 21, 2023
We've bought a digger!
With thanks to Jay Bee Plant Work at Oldminster Sidings can step up a gear now that the VoBR has its very own digger. Careful...
- Nov 5, 2023
More on the 5 plank Wagon
All the timbers are removed now to reveal the bare chassis. In places it has wasted away quite badly. Many of the rivets have lost their...
- Nov 5, 2023
More on the Torpedo Wagon
This wagon has now had most of the deck timbers removed. This reveals the chassis which is in fairly good condition. The buffers &...
- Sep 27, 2023
Latest from Oldminster Sidings
We were fortunate to have a few beautiful late summer days for the all-important annual strimming of Oldminster Sidings. Tasks like these...
- Sep 3, 2023
Design for the new shed takes shape
With our focus firmly on establishing Oldminster Sidings as our operational base, attention is primarily on how to ensure the new shed...
- Jul 20, 2023
Calling all VoBR members!
We still need more volunteers for all three days of the Gloucestershire Extravaganza at South Cerney. This is the biggest and most...
- Jul 7, 2023
The sales stand is visiting the Gloucester and Warwickshire diesel gala
The Vale if Berkeley sales stand will be at the GWSR diesel gala. If your visiting drop by for a chat, we are in the diesel shed...
- Apr 16, 2023
It takes individuals of all ages to build a railway.
So much to do this year: https://www.vobr.org.uk/join-us
- Mar 18, 2023
First passenger carrying run for VoBR Pacer 143 612
Following significant efforts by the Vale of Berkeley Railway Pacer group Alexander/Barclay Pacer 143 612 made it's passeger carrying...
- Mar 3, 2023
Steam in Gloucestershire!
LMS Jubilee 45699 Galatea (as Sierra Leone) at Stonehouse crossing on the 1Z42 07.00 Padd -WSH on Saturday 18th February 2023. Jubilee...
- Jan 6, 2023
The VOBR Wagons
I thought I would collect the information I have on the wagons at Sharpness. The Torpedo Wagon Dated May 1940, the first Admiralty order...
- Dec 10, 2022
More Pacer Progress
The VoBR Pacer team braved the sub zero temperatures to visit 143 612 at Llanelli. After topping up the oil and antifreeze, swapping two...
- Dec 8, 2022
Pacer Progress Update
A couple of members of the VoBR Pacer group visited 143 603 at Wishaw today. As well as getting most of the remaining seats cleaned we...
- Oct 29, 2022
2nd Vale of Berkeley Pacer started
Some of the Pacer group visited Wishaw today and, after working through various systems, managed to start both cars of unit 143 603. This...
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