The first working party at Bo'ness took place on 50037 over four days 6th-9th May 2010. Initial work saw the thorough cleaning of both inside and out to remove much algae and dust. Rubbish was cleared out from the inside and the various parts that came with the cab were accumulated and stored. Numerous parts were refitted to save space; namely all the AWS equipment and the missing secondman's handrail. The SRPS steam dept kindly lent Whitworth taps and dies so we could prepare the studs to receive a replacement buffer long since re-used on 37025. 6th May 2010.

Boness work party. Tools and paint were taken North for the second session on 50037 over 26th and 27th May. It has been decided to re-skin below the droplights as the usual rot is rampant as expected. The roof is good however and a start was made on corrosion treatment and paintwork. Lack of power thwarted too much progress so it has been agreed to re-locate the cab opposite the MPD to assist repairs. To this end, Steam dept to the rescue again they lent us a buffer to aid hiab lifting of the cab. It was not possible to arrange the lorry but the new site was cleared and graded ready. 26th May 2010.

The Peak Rail diesel gala on the 8th and 9th May saw the RRRG sales stand out on both days, although for reasons unknown, possibly clashes with other events, the gala was fairly quiet and our stall was very very quiet. The team are seen relaxing between trains with 37152 looking on. The brief spell of sunshine was fairly unusual for the Saturday which was a generally poor weather day, and one at which the RRRG Gazebo was definitely required. 8th May 2010.

The weekend of 10th and 11th April 2010 saw both 50029 and 50030 subjected to thorough valets. Each loco was thoroughly scrubbed and rinsed taking a day apiece to ready them for display at the forthcoming Peak Rail diesel gala event. Both cleaned up very well considering washing our charges has been completely neglected since painting. It is now more regularly scheduled! 50029 is seen standing in front of the newly commissioned turntable with 37152 in the background on the 8th May 2010.

50029 on the 8th May with the turntable behind.

The other side view of 50030 on 8th May 2010. Note that some repainting work was done on the cab front as outside storage had caused the 2005 coats of paint to fade.

Also on the 8th May 2010, 50030 is seen standing in front of Peak Rail's engine shed.