D5705 Progress reports:
This page will detail the progress being made on Co-Bo D5705 which is privately owned but the C15PS are playing an important role in the locos restoration. For details on the Class 28's and the preservation story of D5705 prior to its arrival at the East Lancs Railway visit Co-Bo World
Click on the date link to see the working party report
| Date | Summary |
| April 2024 | An update for the last 12 months work |
| February 2021 | Electrical Components Overhauled |
| April 2018 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| November 2017 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| November 2016 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| October 2016 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| September 2016 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| August 2016 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| July 2016 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 23-24 July 2016 | Refitting the battery boxes |
| June 2016 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| Bogie Restoration 2011 - 2016 | Overview of bogie and underside restoration |
| 11-12 October 2014 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 27 September 2014 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 13-14 September 2014 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 02-03 February 2013 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 03-06 January 2013 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 15-16 December 2012 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 17-18 November 2012 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 22-23 September 2012 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 25-26 August 2012 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 14 July 2012 | Stripping the Crossley engine |
| 30 June - 2 July 2012 | Dismantling the 'Bo' Bogie |
| 23-24 June 2012 | Dismantling the 'Bo' Bogie |
| 02-03 June 2012 | Stripping down the bogies |
| 25-27 November 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 15-16 October 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 25 September 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 23-24 September 2011 | D5705 Loco Lift |
| 20-21 August 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 14 August 2011 | Preparation for D5705 lift |
| 23-24 July 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 25 June 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 29 May 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 01 May 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 02-04 April 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 03-06 March 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 20 February 2011 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 04 December 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 13-14 November 2010 | Lifting Day |
| 9-10 October 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 11-12 September 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 28 August 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 14 August 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 10 July 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 22-23 May 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 27-28 March 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 14-15 March 2010 | Installation of Cooling Fan |
| 1-31 January 2010 | Exhauster Overhaul |
| 30-31 January 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 2-3 January 2010 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 28-29 November 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 24-25 October 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 26-27 September 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 20 September 2009 | Camping with a difference ! |
| 29-30 August 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 01-02 August 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 18 July 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 4-5 July 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 6-7 June 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 9-10 May 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 11-12 April 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 30 March 2009 | Fan assembly returns after overhaul |
| 15 March 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 22-24 February 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 14-15 February 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 17-18 January 2009 | Restoration of D5705 continues |
| 9 November 2008 | Removing the Fuel Header Tank |
| 25-26 October 2008 | Cleaning & Painting engine room |
| 14 October 2008 | Cleaning & Painting engine room |
| 21 September 2008 | Cleaning & painting the cooler group floor |
| 06-07 September 2008 | Cleaning & painting the engine room floor |
| 24 August 2008 | Deep cleaning the engine room |
| 08 May 2008 | D5705 moves to Baron Street |
| June - July 2008 | Cleaning & painting the engine compartment |