Ohai Railway Board No.1 made a rare appearance outside on 18 May 2024
Ex-Ohai Railway Board No.1 is steadily coming back together in the final stages of a ten-year long overhaul project.
Cab roof repairs have been completed, with the cab being repainted into its original colour scheme. Controls are being put back in place.
Air, fuel, lubrication and cooling systems are being repaired and refitted.
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Ron Jones in cab of ORB No.1, preparing the cab ceiling for painting. Interior surfaces of the sides and front have been repainted in a prototypical deep green enamel.
Photographer:
Hugh McCracken
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Bruce refitting air receiver, muffler and air filter to the repaired hood frame in June 2024
Photographer:
Hugh McCracken
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Ron Jones applying purple-red enamel finishing coat to the side of the cab on 10 August 2024. Both sides and front have been painted now, just the rear to go!
Photographer:
Hugh McCracken