Project Management
Because of the complex nature of rebuilding the locomotive the ARHS ACT Division Council has appointed a Project Committee to facilitate detailed planning and continuity of the work that goes on the project. This Committee has specific responsibility for raising the significant funding that will be required. The Project Committee is required to:
develop and constantly review the Project Plan;
provide direction and guidance to the volunteer work group;
approve the Project Deliverables at critical points;
assist in provision of resources for the project;
raise funds to enable each step in the Project plan to be achieved. The anticipated level of funding is $A500 000.
Alan Gardner; a former Workshops Manager at the Puffing Billy Railway in Victoria has been appointed Project Manager. Deputy Manager is Peter Anderson, ARHS ACT Division Vice President.
Project Secretary is Peter Reynell; [ peter@marquebooks.com.au ], former ARHS President and member of the locomotives original restoration and operating team.
The work to be completed is:
restoration of locomotive 6029 to mainline standards with direct reference to AS 4292 Railway Safety Management; pt 3, Rollingstock;
completion of an inspection and test plan for the commissioning of the locomotive before handover for operations;
completion of documentation in conjunction with ITSRR (Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator) for the purposes of registration.
There are 256 items on the Project Plan.
Milestones will include:
approval of the Project Plan [achieved 2007]
Project Gantt chart [Project schedule]
formation of working groups
procurement of many parts, some are simply worn to the end of their serviceable life, some have been held by the Society for many years;
disassembly [anticipated to be achieved by Easter 2008] and assessment of component parts;
Engine units [leading and hind] to be checked for stress cracking after extensive cleaning;
boiler - assessment of repairs required after boiler examination/inspection following removal of existing boiler. Many details to re- convert what was a stationery boiler to a locomotive one, requiring both to be side-by side to facilitate work;
supplementary boiler components;
smokebox;
boiler frame;
tanks and bunkers; including mechanical stoker. Some corrosion repair necessary. The line for the auger feed within the coal bunker will require replacement;
cab;
piping;
brakes;
ancilleries. Air compressor, Stoker Motor, Power Reverser and Turbo Generator all need overhaul to ensure reliable and trouble free operation;
valve gear, cylinders and liners. At the minimum, new rings for valves and cylinders [eight sets];
electrical. It is likely that electrical wiring and fittings will need renewing to ensure reliability.
re-painting. The present paint is that applied in the original restoration. It needs stripping; surface preparation and re-coating in the original colour [black] with red lining.
testing and commissioning, and DOT [Department of Transport] requirements such as installation of a speed recorder; two-way radio with specific bands to accommodate all railway systems; train global positioning system etc.
Meetings
As well as regular work days at the Canberra Railway Museum each first Saturday and third Sunday there will be bi-monthly meetings of the Project Committee. The purpose of these meetings is to:
agree to strategies to achieve the Project objectives;
monitor Project progress;
provide feedback on deliverables and quality of work;
encourage community groups to be involved with the project;
involve key sponsors to commit further funds;
raise the profile of the Society and the Canberra Railway Museum generally.
Prepared December 2007
Peter Reynell
Project 6029 Secretary
updated 10/03/08
