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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The first Air Compressor has been stripped down to take a look inside. It is looking seized unfortunately but has been left with oil soaking in the top.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You can see notes on progress in September via this link: gem.godaddy.com/p/37792f1

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A full set of completed motor contactors looking incredible. The team headed by Graham have done a brilliant job!

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Choose an Item to Sponsor - there are three remaining 'lots'. 2*Painting, Non-Destructive Testing and then there's 'keeping in touch!' lms10000.charityhive.co.uk/shop Thank you to everyone who has contributed already! We are preparing for our large campaign - the design & approval process.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Here's our latest video looking at the running traction motor and the brake system youtu.be/F98gyuml2tQ

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Episode 3 - September 2026

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our summary of work during August: gem.godaddy.com/p/ddfb0f1

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The Sponsorship 'shop' has been re-arranged so that those categories still available for sponsorship are at the top of the page: lms10000.charityhive.co.uk/shop

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Items Available for Sponsorship We have a handful of opportunities for sponsorship left this week, within the early part of the process. Jacks, Cleaning, Primer... And lots more lower down the page. Here's the sponsorship 'shop': lms10000.charityhive.co.uk/shop

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We had a visit from the sponsor who has covered the cost of the electrical cubicle's refurbishment. He was massively impressed with the works but most of all the electrical work. Four switches have been stripped and reworked to free off and lubricate the centre shaft.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Pressure washing the chassis frame as part of a general cleanup ahead of its display at the EVR's Diesel Gala on 7-9 Aug. It then goes into the shed for preparatory work to be undertaken, ahead of eventually matching to the bogies.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

On 7-9 August our chassis will be on display in Wirksworth station car park during the EVR's Diesel gala. See link for more details: lms10000.com/news/f/lms10...

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Sponsored item of the week - Support Stands Lot 103. We will place the Chassis on stands, hired, to enable our volunteers to refurbish the Chassis safely. lms10000.charityhive.co.uk/shop/2/lot-c...

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our latest video. We visit the LMS10000 workshop in Wirksworth, Derbyshire with Huw as we are shown a traction motor contactor and traction motor axle bearings. youtu.be/pLjErabcnVc

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Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society

Reconstructing Britain's first mainline diesel locomotive, 10000

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Here's the link to see our report of progress in June: gem.godaddy.com/p/43b3ce1

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Phil and Dom turned the public facing side of our bogies silver and black. We thought it improve the entrance to the railway and makes the exterior better for presentation.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

We have been able to acquire a lathe, milling machine and various equipment at a reasonable price. Thank you to everyone who donates regularly and therefore provides the opportunity to purchase equipment at short notice.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

This month our team has turned attention to bogie 140, cleaning it and preparing for removal of parts. Here's a peek under the roof of 58022 which has covered the bogie for some time.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

We are looking for an experienced railway manager who can guide the construction phase. Please get in touch at admin@LMS10000.com

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported the preparation of the chassis to date. This week the highlighted item is "Lifting Jacks" We will need to use these jacks situated within Wirksworth shed. To sponsor the Lifting Jacks, click this link lms10000.charityhive.co.uk/shop/1/lot-c...

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Lot C102: Lifting Jack - Total = 2

Ivatt Diesel Re-creation Society have a fantastic product called Lot C102: Lifting Jack - Total = 2. You can view all the details here https://lms10000.charityhive.co.uk/shop/1/lot-c102-lifting-jack-...

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Testing of the EM2 brake system is in progress with air hoses seen attached to the reservoir.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We have launched a major sponsorship scheme - to financially support the preparation of the class 58 frame to become the rolling chassis. Here's the web page showing all the 'lots' arranged as Virtual Gifts that you can sponsor. lms10000.com/new-sponsor-...

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

A reverser was brought out of storage. We intend to replace the switching mechanism on it for a more robust design.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Paul H is making new bolts for the traction motor covers

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

We have begun a new series of videos and the first one has been released: youtu.be/5rYXVVdf9vs

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Episode 1 - April 2026

YouTube video by LMS 10000

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The electronic racks have been completed, part of the electronic control system.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We matched new TAS bolts with ex-Netherlands primary suspension rods. The nut will stay with the specific numbered bolt. Some were stubborn and needed fine cleaning of the threads. They need to be a good secure fit though as they take quite a bit of force in the sprung movement.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Our bogies, recently swapped position so work can be done on the rear set. Dom Howell

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Our summary of progress in January can be found in the following link. It includes a piece by Paul Etherington. gem.godaddy.com/p/618fed1

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Electronics Rack terminal boards under repair. It is part of the electrical cubicle; a separate unit that fits in one corner of the cubicle.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Traction motor bearing housings received attention then painting.

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Catch up with progress in December via this link: gem.godaddy.com/p/e6e4cd1

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lms10000.bsky.social @lms10000.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

We are looking to increase the level of donations so that the loco can be constructed within a reasonable timeframe. We have placed the Donation buttons closer to the top of the website. What do you think? Is the website easy to help you to donate.? lms10000.com