/en/en_portada.php The latest news about ARMF that can be of interest to you en Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:34:19 +0100 /imatges/armf-p.gif /en/en_portada.php LEDMaster 3.0 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:34:19 +0100 The steam locomotive 120-0202 realized today its first exit from workshops to test its wheel-track comportament and curve inscription.
The test has been completely succesful and the locomotive is facing its last restoration phase.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=205 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=205 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:20:07 +0100 Totally finished the casting and machinig operations for new cilynders of 120-0202 steam locomotive, together with all other elements that form the steam motor of this locomotive.
The picture shows final asembly of both cilynders, bolted together and ready to fit between the locomotive frames.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=202 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=202 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:15:18 +0100 Have arrived the new castings for the steam locomotive 120-0202, now begins the phase of machining, prior to final assembly on frames.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=199 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=199 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:03:27 +0100 Our team is developing great advances on ALCO 1603 restoration process. This loco was buy to permanent way contractor Comsa and today were finished repair tasks on front cab body after replacement of all steel sheets.
Anyway the more important and difficult works are being done inside, where we're substituing all low voltage wiring.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=196 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=196 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:46:07 +0100 Steam locomotive 140-2054 comes back to Lleida and ARMF workshop, ordered by CEHFE, administrators of this locomotive, to do an inspection I1.
In the picture workers of ARMF while changing the brake blocks.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=193 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=193 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:13:36 +0200 We're building a new pair of cilynders for steam locomotive 120-0202. These will be casted and in these days we're finalizing the process of prepare the models as the picture shows.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=190 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=190 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:33:31 +0200 Las thursday arrived at our workshops, the steam locomotive 240-2215 wich belongs to the Defence Ministry and is under custody of CEHFE. This exceptional locomotive woul be overhauled with special atention to those elements worst conserved or in bad mechanical condition.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=187 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=187 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:30:07 +0200 While this season is only at its half part, yet, the ocupation is over 85%. This numbers are confirming the great success of this touristic initiative wich is in its third year, consolidatin Tren dels Llacs as a basic product for Lleida province.
Photo Abel Roig]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=184 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=184 Mon, 16 May 2011 22:03:27 +0200 Steamlocomotive 120-0202 has arrived to our workshop. This locomotive, ex MZA 178, built by Sharp & Stewart at 1877 would be restored by order of Compañía General de Ferrocarriles Turísticos (CGFT). ]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=181 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=181 Sun, 01 May 2011 15:02:35 +0200 We're nearly to finish the restoration process of first batch of Naval Railcar repair. We restored the body of the vehicle, preparing it to the next operations,wich include the restoration of the second cab.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=178 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=178 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:04:18 +0200 This open day was coincident with second edition of Lleida Expo Train fair.
The visitors viewed several vehicles in working order, running over the shed and differents restorations in process inside the ARMF workshops.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=175 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=175 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:43:05 +0200 Finally, the last major safety overhaul (called "R") has passed to van PD-177. All vehicles for wich this class of overhaul was necessary are in full disposal for next season of "Tren dels Llacs". ]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=172 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=172 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:18:46 +0100 These days we're finalizing with all inspections necessary to achieve a new main line certification for steam locomotive 282F-0421.
On pictures,rebuilding the firebox arch brickand while ultrasonicinspection of axles.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=166 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=166 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:15:41 +0100 After dismounting of all inside parts and elements, including those on vehicle's roof, we're proceeding to scrap the external sides of the railcar body to restore the steel sheets and prepare it to next phase.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=169 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=169 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:28:34 +0100 This is the next in the queue. We're overhauling the AAR-6236 coach, a heavy repair "R" on all its safety devices.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=163 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=163 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:51:48 +0100 On February 23, the ARMF workshop has been finally enabled by Adif for all kinds of interventions in the historic railway equipment, specializing in steam engines. From now on we are able to intervene in any historic vehicle, both current and future qualified.
The degree of assistance comes from the simple VC to the heavy overhauls type R.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=160 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=160 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:20:21 +0100 Today ARMF has done a test light up of 600 mm gauge steam locomotive AM 105 to check the general condition of this exceptional locomotive and prepare a paper to propose corrections and improvements. The locomotive belongs to Catalonia Technical and Science Museum and mantained by FGC. The test was done in La Pobla de Lillet-Castellar de n'Hug railway.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=157 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=157 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:50:46 +0100 This is the next in the queue. We're overhauling the AA-6217 coach, a heavy repair "R" on all its safety devices.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=154 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=154 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:42:06 +0100 The EMU 5001 of FGC has arrived today to our workshops. OF metric gauge, this historic vehicle will be completely aestetically restored. This operation will be done in several phases.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=151 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=151 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:40:40 +0100 This is the next in the queue. We're overhauling the BB1-6222 coach, a heavy repair "R" on all its safety devices.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=148 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=148 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:48:12 +0100 With all the major authorities of Lleida have been presented to the press the restoration project of Railbus 591-521. This vehicle buyed by City Council and under ARMF care, is part of the future Lleida Railway Museum.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=145 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=145 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:09:53 +0100 Worksare ending these days for main overhaul (named R) of BB1-6251 coach. In the picture, the vehicle lift on lifting jacks to mount the bogies wich axles, roller bearings and tyres were inspected and reprofiled.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=139 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=139 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:17:12 +0100 Railcar 521 has arrived to Lleida. Tasks have beginned to prepare the restoration of this vehicle. These works will be hard and complicated due the condition of this railcar.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=142 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=142 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:17:04 +0100 These days we're repairing some flues and stays of 282F boiler, due their condition. This maintenance is bein applied while the locomotive is satnd by until next season of steam trains.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=136 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=136 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:23:28 +0100 ARMF has adquired railcar 591-521-0 on behalf City Countil of Lleida for the futere Railway Museum in this town. Restoration will be very hard due the actual condition and that will be restored in its original state.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=133 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=133 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:31:50 +0200 Works have start for main overhaul (named R) of BB1-6260 coach. In the picture, the vehicle lift on lifting jacks to dismount the bogies and make a general inspection of axles, roller bearings and reprofiling.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=130 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=130 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:51:31 +0200 Now we're doing the adaptation with ADIF to obtain the certification of every vehicle to be maintained and restored at our workshops.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=127 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=127 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:13:11 +0200 General restoration of F-13 goods van, of FGC has ended recently. This consisted in a general and complete restoration of van's body, steel structure and timber work. Also was substituted the original coupling in one of its extremes by other semiathomatic of Alliance type. (See other news before)]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=124 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=124 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:12:48 +0200 Have been delivered to FGC the metric gauge wagon HG-219, after a modification done in one of his couplings, changed by an semiatomatic coupling Alliance.
In this picture, the moment of his loading for transport at ARMF workshops.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=121 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=121 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:54:47 +0200 After the general overhaul of metric gauge electric locomotive 304, the testing period have been initiated previous to delivery to customer. Nest days will be done the line tests after have been proof all the systems and auxiliaries.
On the picture, while testing the locomotive on Martorell FGC workshops.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=118 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=118 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:10:56 +0200 The instalation of a semi automatic coupling, american type "Alliance" ended recently on one side of historic van F-13 of FGC. This van, together with same operation in wagon HG-219 will permit the haulage of FGC historic train by diesels in case necessary.
The picture shows the complete Alliance coupling.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=115 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=115 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:28:34 +0200 Today has been place an important meeting at Lleida Town Hall. Mr Angel Ros, Major of Lleida, has received Mr. Jaime Barreiro, Director of Spanish Railways Foundation (FFE), in order to impulse the Railway Museum Project. This project has de support of all local Insititutions and also of FFE.
Specially destacated was the capital importance of ARMF workshop in the project success.
Also assited to this important meeting, Mrs Montse Mínguez and Mrs Montse Parrafrom City Council, Mrs Pilar García, Vilanova i la Geltrú Railway Museum, Mr. Alberto García, Director of Investigation of d FFE, Mr. Eusebi Casanelles, Director of MNACTEC, Mr. Vidal Vidal, Delegate in Lleida of Departament of University, Innovation and Business of Generalitat (Catalan Gov.), Mr. Óscar Urgelés and Mr. Manel Ramos, President and Secretary, respectively of ARMF]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=112 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=112 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:05:30 +0200 This weekend was the first Lleida Expo Tren fair and on sunday morning ARMF opened the workshops to permit to several hundred of visitors to know the diverse restorations we're currently doing.
At the yard were trhee historic locomotives moving. The steam one MZA 602, electric 1003 and diesel 10820.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=108 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=108 Fri, 28 May 2010 11:28:04 +0200 We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of railway arrival at Lleida. To conmemorate this a little act was done at ARMF workshops with the presence of Lleida authorities. Three historic locomotives were in working order, representing the three types os traction, steam, diesel and electric.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=105 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=105 Mon, 24 May 2010 13:41:14 +0200 Mr. Sergey Pogodin, Director of Railway Museum at Sta Petersburg, Russia, has visited the Train of the Lakes during normal saturday trip. His attention was focused directly on our steam locomotive, Garratt 282F-0421.
In the picture, Mr Pogodin, with Mr Vidal Vidal (right), Delegate at Lleida of University, Innovation and Business of Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomus Government of Catalonia) and Mr. Urgelés, ARMF President.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=102 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=102 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:33:52 +0200 While normal lighting up of Garratt 282F-0421 for next day service with "Tren dels Llacs", was used the little MZA 602 for providing steam to oil fired Garratt.
In the picture you can see the hose conecting 602 with huge Garratt. Such scene was very common on old steam depots.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=99 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=99 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:08:06 +0200 Today arrived at our workshops, the metric gaige van F-13, belonging to FGC/AAFCB. This vehicle will be completely overhauled and provided in one of its sides with an semi-automatic Alliance coupling. This will allow to haul FGC historic trains by all kind of locomotives and increse the safety in historic trains operations.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=93 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=93 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:09:11 +0200 Just arrive to ARMF workshops is FGC historic vagon HG-219 that will be repaired and modified with an Alliance coupling in one side by identical reason that van F-13]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=96 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=96 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:15:24 +0200 This Easter were scheduled the two first trains of this year's season of "Tren dels Llacs" with an occupancy up to 99%. Until the end of this season, next October, are scheduled 19 trains more and today's reservation is also up of 25% for the whole campaign, wich is a great success.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=90 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=90 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:13:52 +0200 The process of external restoration of coach number BB1-651 has ended with the painting and lettering. This process was done on ocassion of periodical overhau class Rs.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=87 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=87 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:04:43 +0100 Tasks on electric locomotive CGFC 304 "Patxanga" are going very well, as scheduled, We've received the traction motors that are being mounted on locomotive trucks. These motros where complete overhauled by specialized industry.

On picture, coupling of traction motor 2 with the correspondant axle.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=84 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=84 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:55:14 +0100 As part of its maintenance schedule, our little "Cuco" MZA 602 had been light up. We take profit of this circumstance to make some little shunting tasks. These tasks, by the way, was the reason to built this locomotive 125 years ago!]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=81 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=81 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:45:00 +0100 Several members of FERROCAIB Foundation have visited ARMF Workshops where they could see differents restorations we're doing.

This visit means a better knowledge of both organisations and a mutual support to differents projects.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=78 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=78 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:47:34 +0100 A system of loud-speakers is being installed on Tren dels Llacs vehicles to provide general information of train and sightseeing to our passengers.

This system is being implemented with maximal respect to the vehicles historic consideration.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=75 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=75 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:00 +0100 We're currently mecanizing both cylinders of SMMP-1 steam locomotive wich belongs to City of Peñarroya and repair made on behalf of CEHFE.
On picture you can see right cylinder while boring, fixed at top of horizontal boring machine table. Process is difficult due both, defficient conservation of this locomotive while plinted and high standards required by ARMF.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=72 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=72 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:26:23 +0100 Today ended the new lettering works for our Post Van Nº 177. Lettering is quite identical as those wich exit from works on 1971. This was the last operation in its aesthetical restoration while doing the whole operations included in overhaul class Rs, preceptive for its duty.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=69 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=69 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:59:03 +0100 While doing the periodical inspection class Rs the coach BB16251 is being repainted. Similarly as Post van, number 177 is also being lettering again acording to its time.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=66 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=66 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:39:42 +0100 We're painting again our van PD-177. In this operation will be lettered as origin when was built.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=57 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=57 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:54:36 +0200 We're restoring the steam locmotive SHMB-1, by enquiry of CEHF and on behalf of City Council of Peñarroya to wich this locomotive belongs.
We have proceed to toal dismmanteling, on first batch of its operative restoration.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=63 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=63 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:55:49 +0200 The general overhaul of electric metre gauge locomotive CGFC 304 is on progress.
The body of the locomotive was lift and we're repairing trucks and traction motors.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=60 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=60 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:57:52 +0200 Meter gauge locomotive CGFC 304, that belongs to AAFCB has arrived to our workshop for a general repair and painting, including electrical overhaul and little mechanical repairs. This operation is done on behalf of Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC).]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=54 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=54 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:17:12 +0200 As regular maintenance operations a periodical wash out has been done on Garratt boiler, together with the chemical examination of precipitates as the normal procedure for correct preservation and safety.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=50 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=50 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:16:52 +0200 There are some improvements in ARMF workshops due the adaptation for repair and restorarion on meter gauge vehicles.
On the picture the works of adaptation of the transfer paltform to meter gauge.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=47 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=47 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:16:40 +0200 The traditional Kings of Orient's train came again to the station of Lleida Pirineus as every year.
On the platform, the Major of Lleida, Sr. Àngel Ros welcomed the Kings as yearly tradition.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=45 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=45 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:16:20 +0200 Due a visit with a special train of AZAFT (Railway friends of Zaragoza) an open day was celeb rated at ARMF workshops in Lleida. More than 200 people come in the train and enjoyed a good day while 5 historic locos where in service -steam, diesel and electric-]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=42 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=42 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:15:10 +0200 We're finishing the overhaul of a new auxiliary generator/excitator for diesel locomotive 308-017. This week was completely rebuilt and next days will be mounted on this locomotive.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=39 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=39 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:14:49 +0200 The engine was started up for acceleration tests with good results.
From now the works progress on rewiring of low voltage installations.
The picture shows the exhaust of first start of 251 Alco engine.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=36 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=36 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:13:40 +0200 The thursday morning saw locomotive MZA 602 shunting in ARMF worshops while its periodic maintenance. The locomotive has a steel health and shunted a locomotive train, totalising more than 230 MT.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=33 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=33 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:12:08 +0200 Works are progressing on this locomotive. Currently we're overhauling the low voltage wiring and recently we've repaired extensively the excitation panel.
In the picture you can see it on top left.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=27 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=27 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:12:36 +0200 After the end of Tren dels Llacs first season we're proceeding to inspect its locomotives and rolling stock.
We've start with locomotive 10817 wich needs an overhaul of its auxiliary generator and engine inspection.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=30 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=30 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:10:38 +0200 This year's season of Tren dels Llacs has been a total success. For next year is foresee more number of trains beginning on end march of 2010.
Picture are of Lleida and FGC authorities together with part of ARMF team,side by side of Garratt 282F-0421 awaiting the depart of last train of this season.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=21 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=21 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:11:47 +0200 A group of members of Touristic Railway of Tarn, headed by Mnr Jacques Daffis ho is also vicepresident of Fedecrail and UNECTO have visited ARMF workshops. In course ofthe visit the group observed the latest restorations and the preparation of last train's season of Tren dels Llacs.
In the picture our colleagues of CFTT with ARMF group]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=24 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=24 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:57:19 +0200 A new piston rod has been receive at our workshop for ACFI pump after rebuild of the original one has been refused. Works are progressing on auxiliaries of this huge Garratt.
Can be seen on picture the piston rod, the steam piston and on top boths piston for cold water pump and hot water one.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=18 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=18 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:53:46 +0200 The first season of Train of the Lakes is a great success of public. Until next 31st October when the 18 trains scheduled will end this year, the ocupation is about 100%.
The iniciative of Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya has the colaboration of Diputació de Lleida and ARMF]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=12 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=12 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:55:22 +0200 Works on the "Big Garratt" are going ahead depends on circumstances.
While the complete tube bundle was take out from the boiler, we're preparing the complete drawings for substitution of both tanks and cab.
Also the ACFI pump is bein repaired with the substitution of piston rod.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=15 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=15 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:52:27 +0200 During the morning of Friday 13th we proceed to the MZA 602 first lighting, after the major overhaul performed, making the adjustments needed for a right working.
The ARMF's team in charge of restoration poses in front of the Nr. 602 at our workshop in Pla de Vilanoveta (Lleida).]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=8 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=8 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:52:41 +0200 During February we proceed to dismounting the boiler's pipelines of the locomotive Garratt 'Double Pacific' Nr. 462F-0401.]]> Restauracions http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=9 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=9 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:51:57 +0200 During the last December, by assignment of Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC, Catalonia Government Railways), we proceed to prepare the historical locomotives Nr. 106 'Garratt' and Nr. 31 'Berga' for moving from Martorell Junction Station to Manresa Station.
The move was performed at the nigth from February 27th to 28th, with some assorted wagons. During March, 2nd we proceed to place the rolling stock in its definitive location.]]> General http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=7 http://www.armf.net/en/en_noticies_detall.php?codi=7