More interior progress...

Main work done during the summer 2023 work week was the corridor "tunnel" framing along with many dozens of hidden packing timbers that support the internal Formica wall and ceiling panels. These need to be aligned accurately to ensure that the standard wall panels fit into the extruded aluminium trim.

The transition between the corridor and flat ceiling vestibule area was a bit tricky to arrange as we are keen to use the available parts with the minimum of modification. The coaches of this era were designed as a standard vehicle with a high degree of interchangeability as we have found when re-using components from the donor MK1 FK 13228.

The tunnel framing timbers were adapted and combined with new-made blocks to fit around the cantrail framing. The construction of the DMU is quite different to a Mk 1 in this area due to the semi-stressed integral construction of the DMU bodywork.

The photos show the current view along the corridor, together with the refitted ventilation grilles in the corridor. All of the compartment side walls are now fitted and the photos make an interesting comparison with the corresponding views taken in 2022.