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37 025  
37025 was officially sold to the Scottish Thirty Group on the 05/05/2000. Before submitting their bid, a thorough inspection of the locomotive had taken place and although it's bodywork was in a bad way and needed a lot of electrical work, it was in pretty reasonable condition despite some component recovery having been undertaken since being dumped at Toton TMD. Final movement took place on 15th of August when 37025 left Toton on a low loader. Arrival at Bo'ness was two days later
025 after arrival at Bo'ness
37025 arrived at Bo'ness on 16th August 2000. It made its first public appearance as a static exhibit at the 2000 Diesel Gala at Bo'ness. Restoration work has already started, work concentrating on the electrical systems and the engine. However it has been discovered that two Cylinder liners seals were leaking so the decision was taken to renew all liners seal this was later upgraded to an engine overhaul.
refitting the compressors

 

With many volunteer hours now elapsed, 37 025 is well on the way to completeion, All major machinery has been overhauled, the electrical system has now been almost completely re-wired, all corroded body panels replaced and the timbers within the cabsides renewed. All that remains is to complete the re-build of the cabs and paint the loco in large logo blue livery, and find some "Inverness TMD" nameplates.

Following traction motor servicing, the loco has now completed several light engine test runs in the station confines at Bo'ness.

On the 29th September 2007, '025 returned to service and was re-dedicated with is name plates "Inverness TMD" at a short ceremony in Bo'ness station.

Back in to service 29th September 2007
   
   
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