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Left: Connected to the EE16CSVT engine are three generators that provide the electrical supply that powers D402. This is the Auxiliary Generator (EE911-5C) which is connected to the Electric Train Supply (ETS) Generator (EE915-1B). The third main generator (EE840-8B) is connected to the diesel engine and is not visible in this photograph. These will be removed for overhaul allowing restoration work to be undertaken on this compartment. Date of Photo 24/01/2009. Photo © Andy Thomson |
Right: This is the connection between the Main Generator to the left and the Electric Train Supply Generator. It can be noticed that the bolts which had secured the connection have been removed to allow for the removal of the ETS and Auxilliary Generators. Date of Photo 24/01/2009. Photo © Andy Thomson |
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In February 2009, the ETS and Auxiliary Generators were dispatched to Babcock's in Plymouth for stripping down and overhaul. The following photo's show the start of this process with the generator's being disassembled in to their component parts for inspection. Although several BR 'bodges' were discovered the initial reports are favourable with no nasty surprises having been found. The work of overhauling these components is being undertaken on an 'as and when' basis by the contractors. All Photos © DDS Collection |
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This is the armature from within the Auxiliary Generator, normally hidden from view by the now removed casing. |
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Left: Looking head on at the armature the amount of accumulated dirt can be seen. Right: The dirty condition of the brush gear on one of the generator sets. |
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Left: The armarture from within the ETS generator. Right: One section of the disassembled ETS/Auxiliary Generator showing the amount of dirt that has built up over the years. |
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Left: Another section of the
disassembled generator group. Right: Another view of one of the armartures from the ETS/Auxiliary Generator group. |
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Left: Various components
from the stripped down
generators - hopefully someone
remembers where they all belong! Right: Some of the heavy duty wiring inside one of the junction boxes on the side of the generator. |
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