| 40013
was withdrawn from traffic in January 1985 at the end of the main
fleet service life.
Ironically, despite 40013
being a popular locomotive amongst Class 40 followers, she gained
more public notoriety after withdrawal, being used as the London
Midland Region exhibition loco, replacing 40063 (also withdrawn).
From March 1985 until finally being stored at Crewe in February
1988, the loco visited such locations as Redditch, Shrewsbury,
Blackburn, Southport, Leamington, Rugby, Aberystwyth and Wrexham.
40013 also also attended the Basingstoke Rail Days in September
1987. Rumours of her being returned to departmental service as 97409
never materialised.
40013 was purchased by
private owner, Trevor Dean. The loco was originally based at the
South Yorkshire Railway sidings, Meadowhall, Sheffield. During the
10 years at SYR there was little significant progress in restoring
the loco to operational condition. A detailed examination by the
CFPS on a visit in 1992 showed major components to be generally
complete and in excellent condition. The loco continued its
exhibition reputation for slight changes to livery, along with
altered running number or name when displayed at SYR 'Open Days'.
After an uneventful time at
SYR, 40013 moved to the Midland Railway Centre in September 1999.
With the loco still owned by Trevor Dean, the Class 40 Appeal took
on the task of returning her to operational condition at Butterley.
The CFA already have their own Class 40, 40012 AUREOL, based at the
MRC.
Various jobs were carried
out on 40013 by the CFA, including:
- · no. 2 end marker disks
replaced
- · section of no. 1 and
cab floor replaced
- · no. 1 end secondman's
seat and cab heaters refitted
- · inspecting and testing
electrical cubicle and various motors and pumps
- · rebuilding work on the
dismantled section of the power unit
- · main generator
cleaning
40013 progress … and setback (November 2001)
The engine and wiring/connection repairs had progressed well.
The power unit had various seized components after standing for
so long out of use. After a period of attention, the unit had
been barred over successfully, then turned over using the start
circuit for the first time on 23rd September 2001. On Sunday 4th
November 2001 at around 19:00 hours, ANDANIA was started for the
first time in preservation. After running for 10 to 15 minutes,
a knocking noise was heard and the loco was shut down.
Unfortunately significant damage had already been done - A3
connecting rod had broken free, damaging the crankshaft, A3
piston and A3 cylinder liner.The connecting rod
apparently broke through a crank case inspection plate, so the
engine block casting was fortunately not damaged. The exact cause
of the failure, and extent of damage to the most critical and
expensive component (the crankshaft) were still unknown at that
stage.
The loco agreement
between owner Trevor Dean and the CFA was terminated in 2002, and
the loco left the Midland Railway Centre on Monday 13th January
2003 for a new home at Barrow
Hill, arriving by road next day.
Restoration work was to recommence only a short time later.
40013 successful startup
(June 2003)
After completion of
repairs to the engine and all the necessary inspections and
testing, ANDANIA was successfully restarted at around 19.00hrs on
Sunday 8th June 2003, 7 months after the disastrous restart at MRC.
Hot on the heels of this
news came further despatches: 40013 moved successfully under her
own power for the first time in preservation on Sunday 15th June
2003.
Many congratulations to
Trevor Dean and the team at Barrow Hill for their achievements,
and best wishes for the remaining restoration work.
Operating status:
undergoing restoration - yet to operate in preservation
Steam heat status: steam heat generator not currently certified,
awaiting restoration
Livery: Green with small yellow warning panels.
Running number: 40013
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