![Tr189 shunting A1328 at Maymorn](/sites/default/files/2023-01/20211218-tr189-a1328-1.jpg)
The restoration of carriage A 1328 has continued apace over summer, boosted by the donation of a complete set of replacement window lights. Once the windows have been fitted there are just a few key tasks to complete, including fitting a set of seats, further mechanical and commissioning checks. The Trust plans to have the carriage in operation at its regular monthly Operating Days in mid-2022.
Grateful thanks to:
- Henley Mens Shed (Masterton) for offering to work on internal wall panels
- Maymorn Joiners Limited for the full set of replacement windows
- Rimutaka Trust / Trust House for funding the transport of the carriage from Feilding to Maymorn.
The 50-foot long timber-clad carriage was built at New Zealand Government Railways Newmarket Workshops in 1913 and arrived at Maymorn on 10 July 2020.
![Tr 189 and A 1328 at Maymorn, during a shunt operation on 18 December 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20211218-tr189-a1328-2_0.jpg?itok=1R8afqq9)
Tr 189 and A 1328 at Maymorn, during a shunt operation on 18 December 2021. The carriage was placed over an inspection pit to replace some of the tongue and groove side cladding.
A new floor lining has been fitted, all wall panels repaired and replaced as needed and window frames repaired.
![Replacement window lights test-fitted to repaired window frame](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20220129-a1328-window_0.jpg?itok=dODzqZAA)
Replacement window lights test-fitted to a repaired window frame on 29 January 2022
![Painted replacement window lights](/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/20220211-a1328-windows.jpg?itok=CVzd86TB)
Replacement window lights donated by Maymorn Joiners Ltd - interior stained and many coats of water-borne urethane, exterior finished off with bright red enamel to match the side cladding.