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4738 group

The 4738 group own four Ailsas; WMPTE 4527/4738, Tayside 248 & GMPTE 1448. We also look after Cardiff 415.

31/10/2026

A mixture of jobs today.

248: All upper saloon seat backs cleaned and ready for refitting.

Last remaining upper saloon seat frames have been painted ready for fitting.

Also the upper saloon speaker covers which have been refurbished have been refitted.

273: Offside front and rear wheels painted.

40 litres of fuel added.

Wheel nuts checked.

Road test.

4527: two dashboard warning light bulbs / bulb holders replaced ( NO CHARGE & HAND BRAKE).

4738: Suzie coupling replaced (emergency air supply blow up valve).

Many thanks to CB MP & PB.

28/10/2026

Overtime Kings MP & CB have been busy today.

273: front wheels changed, filler neck cover replaced, fuel leak fixed, various pipe brackets secured, throttle cable secured and turbo shields refitted. Also engine washed off and a brief road test.

Meanwhile, KB has been tidying up the cab of 248 and fitting hitherto missing items plus retrofitting a two-speed fan.

Not a bad (short-ish) day.

27/10/2026

A favourite capture from Sunday featuring 4613 & 1026.

26/10/2026

A brief complilation of yesterday's activities.

26/10/2026

Some more from yesterday's day out with 248 and 4738 to the Twilight event at Wythall.

25/10/2026

4738 & 248 back from a great day out. Will post more pictures tomorrow as bed is calling!

25/10/2026

Twilight event with 4738 & 248

24/10/2026

Today's jobs during our ten hour visit!

248: washed externally, fuel pressure relief changed, redundant speakers removed from upper saloon, speaker covers painted, final six seat frames painted in undercoat.

273: lots more work on engine and brief road test.

4738: washed externally and interior clean, fluids checked.

Also, in the stores area: wheel nuts and studs sorted out and sump removed from scrap Voith gearbox for use on 1448 plus scrap TD70E engine has had all useful parts removed.

Thanks to PB MP CB LB & our guests IW & RH.

20/10/2026

Had to move 4738 today. Rather cold in the shed so pre-heat used.

20/10/2026

A picture taken back in 2013 at Barr Beacon en route to Aldridge Transport Museum. 4738 and others did indeed traverse this route during their brief spell at WA.

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