A quick roundup of what’s been happening with the HCT..
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Spring 2009 Update
A good step forward with HCT022.
A set of 2 ‘065′ type batteries had been charged up again.
The hydraulics were put into manual mode and each solenoid manually actuated and the hand pump used to push a little bit of fluid round. The rail clamps were put down and up and the turntable ram was jiggled about a bit. The brakes were pumped off and the machine rocked slightly to free the axles. All this was done to help just get oil flowing.
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New Permaquips Arrive At Longhoughton
The latest two OTPPG machines arrived at Longhoughton at the end of January.
HCT022 and 98710 both arrived into the yard on 28th January 2009 to join the rest of the group’s machines.
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Permaquip High Capacity Trolley Acquired
We’re pleased to announce that a Permaquip High Capacity Trolley (HCT) has been acquired for the group this week.
HCT022 has been secured from ColasRail at Horsham following a successful bid on behalf of the group.
The machine has remained out of use at Horsham for some time but is still in very good condition having been refurbished a few years ago.
Hopefully this will prove a very useful addition to the fleet, and will be available for hire to preserved railways very soon.
It will be collected from Horsham within the next few weeks.
Yet Another Permaquip!
We are happy to announce the group’s latest acquisition today – the final Permaquip PCT on the national network – 98710 which has been residing at Andover for the last few years.