Monday, April 04, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Eccles Railway Station & Patricroft Railway Station were mentioned on Protectors letterhead from around 1890 and we had our own sidings onto the mainline where lamps and fuel could be sent straight to the coal mines. Good luck to Freccles and FrOPS promoting the continued use of these Stations
Monday, September 13, 2010
Football Thoughts
A take on all matters football related. Insightful (hopefully) and fun look at the football world.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Friday, May 01, 2009
Asbestos Washers in Miners Lamps
Hi Jon,
with great care!
pre mid 1970's lamps had white asbestos. You certainly should use a mask, and better still dismantle and remove them in a clear plastic bag you can seal and dispose of later.
From the 70's we used asbestos compound which is relatively safe as it does not break up and crumble.
These are a browny orange colour and are unmistakable from the earlier ones.
From around 2001 we used kevlar based washers.
Any more questions let me know.
Regards David
John Howell wrote:
with great care!
pre mid 1970's lamps had white asbestos. You certainly should use a mask, and better still dismantle and remove them in a clear plastic bag you can seal and dispose of later.
From the 70's we used asbestos compound which is relatively safe as it does not break up and crumble.
These are a browny orange colour and are unmistakable from the earlier ones.
From around 2001 we used kevlar based washers.
Any more questions let me know.
Regards David
John Howell wrote:
How do replace the seals at top and bottom of glass chimney?
Friday, February 27, 2009
GR6S Parts Drawing
THE PARTS DRAWING IS NOW BEING MADE INTERACTIVE WITH LINKS TO PHOTOGRAPHS OF EACH PART
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
We have added an exploded parts drawing for the GR6S
Want to know what goes where on your Garforth GR6S Deputies Flame Safety Lamp. Then look at the drawing on our web site
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Apedale Heritage Centre, mine tour and museum
This special attraction was created at the site of Staffordshire's Apedale Mine and is run by a team of dedicated volunteers. Along with the underground mine experience, we have an interesting and informative Museum, and a welcoming café and gift shop.
The centre is set in the unique landscape of Apedale Country Park. The site is also home to the Moseley Railway Trust's collection of narrow gauge industrial locomotives.
We are open every day from 10:30am to 4:00pm, although mine tours are only run at the weekend and Bank Holidays.
Monday, December 01, 2008
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