Conger Carrier restoration, Overloon The Netherlands

[Alex van de Wetering]

Here is a new update on the Conger.

A lot of the rusted panelwork has been removed to make room for fresh metal. A group of classic train-restorers will provide new rivits to fix the new panelwork in place. All removed panelwork has been saved to be used as a pattern for the new sheets.

Work has also started on removing the suspension. Some of the springs have been broken while on outside display, so a solution has to be found to make them suitable for display again. I really want to talk the team into fitting replacement springs but this will have to fit into the budget. (Does anyone know of any available in Holland?) Otherwise the springs will be welded and a tube will be fitted inside to ensure a maximum “lift” (sorry, don’t know another word at the moment).