26/06/14: STOP THE PRESSES!! Anchor pins sourced

Just days previously, the Ulsterbus 2599 group strengthened its appeal to find a set of front and rear anchor pins for the brakes after efforts behind the scenes to source some had drawn a blank. Having spoken to several people, it was looking increasingly unlikely that we would find the required pins and that new ones would have to be made from scratch - at great expense, and stalling so-far excellent progress on the restoration as we generated the funds needed.

However, after just 48hrs of appealing for help, it is with great delight we can announce that the required anchor pins for both front and rear brakes have been sourced, and will be on their way to us very soon. Having these pins means that work can once again recommence on the brakes and that we will be one step closer to putting 2599 back on the road, where she belongs, for all to enjoy once again. Thanks must go to Carl Ireland for sourcing the pins for us, to Rob Sly for being one of the many people raising awareness for our appeal, and to Lee Roddis of Chesterfield for putting the group in touch with Carl just hours after our appeal went live.

These are just a few specific names we need to thank, BUT we couldn't have done it without the help of you, our faithful supporters. On behalf of the Ulsterbus 2599 group, I would like to extend my thanks to everyone who has offered helpful advice and suggestions, and/or who has gone out of their way to have a look for the necessary parts for us. There are far too many names and companies to list here in full, I hope you all know who you are, and a huge thanks to you all for your efforts.

Dan Stone
Ulsterbus 2599 Group blogmaster