Alongside 80 class power car 69, another project nearing completion in the workshop is former CIÉ ‘tin van’ No.639A. We think its TPO number is 2971, but if anyone knows better, we’d love to hear from you). The midweek team, including Gerry, Neil, Tommy and Peter, have more or less completed the external panel replacement. They are now fitting new steps. As 80 class work is finally winding down, Niall has been taking the opportunity to start preparing the vehicle for its repaint on Saturdays. While there’s a while to go yet, the sight of freshly-painted buffers at least gives a sense that completion is in sight, something which can be quite motivating psychologically after years of taking things apart!
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