British Rail 12 ton vented wagon conversion

[Wildefalcon]

The DIY shop is closed, so this is as far as I got before I ran out of adhesive.

 

[Wildefalcon]

And, the door catch. I'd lots of clever plans for this but in the end went for two magnets at the handles.

Brass screw in one, steel nail in the other.



Simple.

 

[Wildefalcon]

And the covers over the seat bases. The screws are loose, but that's okay.

 

[Wildefalcon]

This is taking too long. Sheeting the back of the doors brings back memories of having to get the doors to close properly. All because I didn't fully straighten one of the hinges.

Plus, I messed up one of the sheets.
Annoyed.

 

[gaz1]

its already paying off and they do look really nice done that way as well

if you didnt have those inner doors then the outer doors would be a better benefit as they are insulated and the framework that was suggested has done you alot of favours in the long run

 

[Wildefalcon]

That's where I left it today. The DIY shop has closed so no more sheeting to work with. I was hoping to finish today, but finishing this weekend is okay.

Also, carbon monoxide alarm fitted.

 

[reb78]

It's looking great.

 

[Wildefalcon]

It's nearly there. I'll finish the doors then stop. In the spring I'll do a thorough clean and refresh of the interior. I'll trim the excess from the bolts and paint over the stainless with the grey, and fix any other chips and dings. That will do until she decides to move it elsewhere.

So, at last,I can get back to my 101 rebuild.

 

[Wildefalcon]

Thanks all for your help and advice. It's really appreciated, especially when my energy and enthusiasm for the project wasn't what it should have been.....

 

[galooph]

Thanks all for your help and advice. It's really appreciated, especially when my energy and enthusiasm for the project wasn't what it should have been.....

It's been fun following along - thank you for posting

 

[OJCar]

Thanks all for your help and advice. It's really appreciated, especially when my energy and enthusiasm for the project wasn't what it should have been.....

Does that mean it is finished


or are you just teasing?

 

[Wildefalcon]

I'll post the odd update, but it's in use, yes? Finished.

 

[Wildefalcon]

Minor update. I'll be fitting a water tank behind the wagon soon, so am tidying up a few things. Trimming bolts and fitting the second document holder.

I'll be painting all the exposed nuts and bolts in the next few days.

 

[Milkybars]

@Wildefalcon What days the open day ..need to make space in the diary

 

[gaz1]

theres everything but the bar

so no drinks on offer within british rail

 

[Wildefalcon]

Um, open day? Not thought about that....

 

[OJCar]

open day? Not thought about that....

You know how there are Garden Open Days,
see various gardens in a town/village, money made for charity etc

What about Shed Open Days ?

 

[Wildefalcon]

Ah, yes! No. That would mean I'd have to, errrr, is the word, tidy?, tidy the shed?

 

[Robotstar5]

You know how there are Garden Open Days,
see various gardens in a town/village, money made for charity etc

What about Shed Open Days ?

I'd have to limit numbers as the pathway through my shed is only (just) wide enough for one person

 

[OJCar]

I'd have to limit numbers as the pathway through my shed is only (just) wide enough for one person

I'd have to limit numbers as the pathway through my shed is only (just) large enough for my feet.