Daylesford Spa Country Railway Take a trip through the forest on Victoria's Central Highlands tourist train.
Home      Attractions      Enthusiasts      Contact Us      Links
  • Search for Leyland Photos
  • Search for photos of Leyland double ended railmotors in VR service.

  • Leyland 53RM Restoration
  • Photo Gallery

    All images on this site are © Copyright and remain the property of the photographer. These images may be downloaded and used for personal non-profit use. Any other use of these images is strictly forbidden without the prior written permission of the photographer.


    << Go Back

    July 2010

    Small opening window hinges for 32RM being painted inside 28C. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    April 2010

    Many hands may might light work but it's still taking forever to do the small opening windows on 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Cleaning the corrosion from one of 32RM's small opening windows. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Scraping the old paint form an external window frame of 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Etch priming one of 32RM's external window frames. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    The vice on the SRS comes in handy for holding the bottom part of the small opening windows of a Walker for cleaning. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Wiring the white marker lights in 32RM's passenger saloon. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Completed new driver cab tool box for 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Painting the new wood for inside of the driver's windscreen. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Rivetting the aluminium sourrounds on to the new sunvisor for 32RM's passenger car driver's cab. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New sunvisor for 32RM's drivers cab with the old one on the left. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    January 2010

    New tool box for 32RM's drivers cab under construction. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Marking out the curved wood spaces for 32RM's window frames. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    The bandsaw makes this a much easier process than a coping saw of the past. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    10 November 2009

    Top door track and electrical conduit fitted in 32RM's drivers cab. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    9 September 2009

    Overhauled roof ventilators for 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    16 August 2009

    Reassembled wall in 32RM's passenger car drivers cab. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Reassembled panels and floor in 32RM's passenger car drivers cab. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    August 2009

    Drivers cab of 32RM with new lino. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New lino in the first class section of 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New lino in the second class section of 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Window pressings secured in place. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    July 2009

    Screwing in the window panels underneath the roof panels on the toilet side of the pass car. (Photo: Arthur Brook)
    Half of the window panels on the drivers side of the pass car located in position. (Photo: James Brook)
    Another view of the window panels on the drivers side of the pass car. (Photo: James Brook)
    Two of the volunteers take a quick break for a photo before continuing with the remainder of the panels on that side. (Photo: James Brook)
    Work resumes on the window panels with the next one on the left hand side of the door. (Photo: James Brook)
    A view of the frame around the window while the panel was out for some slight adjustments. (Photo: James Brook)
    Toilet side of the pass car with all windows screwed in at the top. (Photo: James Brook)
    Drivers side of the pass car with all windows screwed in at the top. (Photo: James Brook)

    June 2009

    Attaching the large curving panel on the drivers cab. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    The painting of the front ceiling panel is complete with the regency cream portion to match the curved side panels. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Four top coats of white have been applied to the front ceiling panel. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Panels for the drivers cab. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Making new internal window wood. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New internal window wood awaits fiiting to individual windows. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Test fitting internal window wood and internal frame. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Old spinning screws have been replaced in the underlay masonite for the lino. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Attaching the external wood around the doorway. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    May 2009

    Making new timber for the aluminium door surrounds on the bench behind. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Refitting the front aluminium window pressings. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Front panels of 32RM being re-attched. The top panel will now be painted. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    Easter 2009

    Sealing up any gaps between the roof sheets or around rivets prior to painting 32RM's roof. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    First coat of gold going on 32RM's roof. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Second coat of gold being applied to the roof of 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    Priming Roof - March 2009

    Painting 32RM's roof in etch primer. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    With the etch primer on the undercoat is applied, next is the gold top coat. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    March 2009

    Fitting the vertical masonite strips over the blind runs inside 32RM's passenger car. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Painted window pressings for 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    The toilet is progressing on 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Sanding 32RM's roof prior to painting. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Finishing off the sanding of the roof prior to painting. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Layer of paint on 32RM's roof show the changes over the years. The red priming base, then silver, gold and blue. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    November 2008

    After a close inspection of the roof some of the rivets on the front cowling were found to be corroding. To alleviate any future problems they have been removed and the cowling will be reattached with new ones once the front window pressings are back on. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    With the ashtrays fitted and the blind runs attached, masonite for the backing of the heater ducts are being cut and test fitted prior to painting. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    September 2008

    32RM has now progressed to refitting the luggage racks. (Photo: Ian Fell)
    With the luggage racks on, the blind runs are being fitted. (Photo: Ian Fell)

    September 2008

    Attaching ashtray bases to new quarter panels. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Attaching new quarter panels to 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New quarter panels attached to 32RMs second class section. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    August 2008

    Fitting the new plates which have the studs attached for the hand rails. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New quarter panels are being painted and will soon be fitted. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    June 2008

    Drivers cab with first top coat applied. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    End wall painted with first top coat. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Toilet cubicle with first top coat applied. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    One of 32RM's window frames having been repaired. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    May 2008

    Toilet cubical and drivers cab wall in sealer undercoat, ready for top coat. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    End wall to van ready for top coat. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    April 2008

    Lighting cable conduit is being fitted to the ceiling. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    With wiring conduit in place, light fittings are being attached. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Attaching the strengthening ribs to aluminium panels. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Both doorway roof panels have been fitted. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Polishing aluminium around toilet and water chiller. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    March 2008

    Rewiring one of 32RM's red marker lights. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Test fitting new and reconditioned wood to one of 32RM's front cowlings. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    With the ceiling now painted, the aluminium strips are being attached to the curved panels. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    January 2008

    Curved luggage rack panels have been painted in etch primer. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Luggage rack curved panels with two coats of the final finish applied. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    First coat of white on ceiling panels. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    January 2008

    All ceiling panels have now been fitted, enabling saloon wiring to be completed. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New masonite panels where the curved ceiling panels will be attached to. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Fitting new insulation in place proir to attaching the curved aluminium panels. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    The curved aluminium panels have already been paint strpped and are now being refitted. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Testing the new wiring in the first class end. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    The new wiring being tested in the 2nd class end. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New door frame in the No2 end cab. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New pipe work being test fitted in the No 2 end cab. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    27 December 2007

    The new side masonite ceiling panels are now being fitted. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New wiring for saloon lighting. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    1 December 2007

    New ceiling panel being held in place by T frame prior to being screwed to roof battens. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Making a slight adjustment to the largest panel where it is cut to fit round the toilet. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New ceiling panels looking from the guards van. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    October 2007

    New insulation in the ceiling of 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Old ceiling panel from 32 layed out for measuring. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Using the old ceiling panel as a template with the new one underneath. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New central ceiling panel with the van end one standing on the right. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Painting the back of the new masonite ceiling panels. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Pondering the wiring diagram for 32RM's lighting circuit. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    September 2007

    New frame wood in the drivers cab of 32RM's pass car. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New floorboards being fitted to 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Toilet in 32RM before removal of the floor. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Smashing the concrete floor in the toilet of 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Close up view showing the construction of the toilet floor in 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    With the concrete removed, the rusted steel tray it was layed in is next to be removed. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    With the floor pan, aluminium wall panels and the first floor board removed it's now time to start the repair work. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Toilet wall frame showing the rust on the braces and floor angle. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    August 2007

    Wire wheeled ventialtor hole in the roof of 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    New frame wood under construction for the front of 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    August 2007

    Removed wood reveals the rusted frame around the front of the passenger car of 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Test fitting new timber for the frame of 32RM prior to painting. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Painting new frame wood for 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Clamping new frame wood in place before securing with new stainless steel screws. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    July 2007

    Marking out new frame wood for 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Machining new frame wood for 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Completed new frame wood for 32RM in white while production continues in the background. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    Jan 2007

    32RM was turned when swapping positions with 63RM in the shed to ready it for the separtaion of the power unit and pass car. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    March 2006

    It is some time since 32RM has sat outside like this. (Photo: Barry Fell)
    Now back in the shed, the amount of work required on 32RM's motor unit is evident. (Photo: Barry Fell)

    2003

    Replacement timber being fitted into the frame of Walker railmotor 32RM. (Photo: Barry Fell)


    << Go Back

    © 2000 - 2010 The Central Highlands Tourist Railway