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FR No. 20 (1967 number 163) is a four-wheel coal waggon. Built FR, Boston Lodge in period 1864-1882. Load 2 tons; outside bearings and single end door; formerly fitted with curly spoke wheel castings with spokes in opposite directions. Rebuilt by Midland Group in the 1960s. Overhauled by Heritage Group working parties in 1990, fitted with new Jarrah headstocks, and treated softwood body & floor. Out of use by 2002, solebars and spine failing. Dismantled March 2020 by trainee on HLF 'Skills for the Future' programme, to be subject to a comprehensive rebuild with new woodwork throughout. To be fitted with new curly spoke wheelsets and replacement brasses due to heavy wear. The Covid-19 pandemic put a hold on work. Jevon Jones (HLF apprentice) had finished machining the new oak components for the chassis. It sat as an unfinished kit until the Wooden Waggon Federation was able to take on the remainder of the rebuild in spring 2021. The original ironwork was sandblasted and painted before being fitted to the new timber. Completed summer 2022 ready for inclusion as part of heritage goods train at the 'Bygones' Gala Weekend 7 - 9 October. Outshopped with tarpaulin rings for covered goods configuration, chamfered planks, and an exact tare weight of 1-1-1. Photo credit: User:Eheaps
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