Short BTK No.62565 is a worthy member of our collection, being a unique
survivor. Unfortunately however, its status as a largely stripped brake vehicle
(of which we have two others for the teak train) led it to be placed at the
bottom of our priority list, and unlikely to receive attention for many years
to come. RVP member, Tim Pryce,
therefore approached the board earlier in 2004 about adopting this vehicle for
restoration as his own project at his own speed (his work patterns preventing
him from joining our regular volunteer parties). Agreement was reached to move
it to the storage siding at Rothley in July 2004, and Tim
has now commenced restoration work. Initially this is intended to make it
watertight and presentable, with full restoration then continuing with a view
to it being restored to full varnished teak at some point in the future. This
is Tim's own diary of his progress and will be
updated as the project proceeds.
