635-765 Rail motor Restoration Project
The 635-765 Rail Motor is being currently restored by its members with the help of qualified tradespeople. The only thing holds us back now is money, with the remaining project costs below being the only barriers to running on the mainline.
We continue to work on grant funding, however if you can help with donations or sponsorship, we would love to talk to you.
External Painting. $35,000
Install new batteries and test electricals. $5,000
Strip, clean, test, and repair braking system. $10,000
Install holding tanks for toilets. $15,000
Install safety equipment including radios,
vigilance control, flashing lights, and digital
recording equipment. $100,000
Fit charging systems. $5,000
Hire of crane to lift train for inspection. $8,000
Undertake full undercarriage inspection
and make repairs as needed to meet
mainline running standards. $15,000
Improve security to depot area (fencing). $10,000
Achievements to date:
Internal painting is now complete.
New flooring purchased and in the process of being laid.
New light fittings purchased and currently being installed.
All light globes including indicator markers are in the process of replacement.
Windows prepped and reglazed ready for reinstallation.
Seats have been reupholstered and will be reinstalled once flooring is complete.
The two motors have been worked on and are now started on a regular basis.
Paint stripping of external carriages has begun.
Final budget has been set per above based on current quotes.
