CLASS 31 No. 31418 is undergoing a thorough overhaul by owners A1A Locomotives at its Midland Railway-Butterley base at Swanwick. 

The doors of this shed are rarely open, but on February 23 it was possible to catch sight of the progress being made.

Most of the bodywork repair has been completed. 

New door frames have been fitted, the doors have been rebuilt and fitted, and all the rotten bodyside engine room door louvres have been replaced. 

A waistband has been welded on the side to re-create the early appearance. 

The body has now been filled and rubbed down with primer applied.
Picture: ALISTAIR GRIEVE

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