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Features the National Grid Co.'s (NGC) practice of live-line working. Historical background of live-line working; NGC's management of the electricity marketplace as a trading company; Principle of bare-hand working; Effects of electricity o the human body.

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The article discusses how procurement professionals are leading by example in the quest to reduce costs in Great Britain. Procurement teams are supported by new processes and techniques in their efforts to target inefficiencies to cope with cost cutting measures. The article cites the case of Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust which designed and installed a state-of-the-art lighting system in a ward renovation project. The trust aimed to reduced its lighting maintenance and energy costs.

The article reports on the popularity of television rentals in Great Britain. It emphasizes that this arrangement provides more advantages such as free repairs and discounts. It features Radio Rentals Ltd., founded by chairman Percy Perring-Thoms, with subsidiary Baird Television Co., and will take over E. D. Dawes Co.

Focuses on the new building design of the Home Office, a principal government department servicing residents in Great Britain. Design and construction of the facility; Budget and cost of the renovation; Negotiations and deals involved in the renovation.

Looks at the aspect of trailer repair and refurbishment work in Great Britain. Most expensive form of trailer abuse; Most common causes of trailer damage; Financial aspect of trailer repair.

Presents information on architectural conservation in Great Britain. Government policy on the matter; Definition of conservation; Criteria for judging the conservation merit of a building. INSET: What is conservation?.

The article describes the repair work project on the Georgian reservoirs in the Peak District undertaken by British Waterways in Great Britain. Carrying out repairs to reservoirs should be a relatively straightforward job but for British Waterways engineer Alex Holt, problems started before he had even seen the drawings, probably because there were few drawings available from the time of construction. According to the article, access to the Swellands and Black Moss reservoirs proved difficult because there were no roads.

The author describes volunteer efforts undertaken to operate and maintain the British ship "Shieldhall" as of winter 2012. According to the article, the volunteer group operating the ship raised about $125,000 in funds between January 2011 and May 2011 to place the "Shieldhall" in dry dock for an inspection conducted by the British governmental body the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The article states that the MCA discovered the corrosion of several hull frames in the ship's engine room and that the agency would have to withhold issuing a passenger certificate until repairs were made. The article discusses actions taken by volunteers to initiate the repair process and the rental costs of keeping the ship in dry dock.

The article presents the opinions of several readers of the journal on the issue of whether the government of Great Britain should ban unfixable technology (tech) as of August 2016. Based on the results, 97% of respondents favour the banning of such tech. Also cited are the comments by several readers like Bill Doodson.

The article offers tips in yard lighting positioning for the merchants to avoid accident in Great Britain. Among the things merchants should consider are glare avoidance, stock storage assessment, sudden lighting level change prevention, focus on high risk activities, and cleanliness and maintenance. Merchants are also recommended to avoid additional shadows.

The article offers news briefs on the electric industry in Great Britain in 2014. Topics in the news include the electric wiring installation, the importance of comfortable office furniture, and the upgrade of Warmley Waiting Room café toilet. The anniversary of electric contractor G.J. Owens Electrical Contractors Ltd., which has been in the business for 10 years is noted.

The article focuses on the work of Defence Support Group's (DSG's) mechanics in maintaining and repairing in-barracks vehicles and equipment for the British troops at the Equipment Support Solution Regeneration Capability workshop of Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. It states that the workshop, which officially opened in January 2011, allowed DSG to work with their military customers closely. Steve Faulkner of DSG also explained how their work at the facility saves money for the British Treasury.

The article reports on the visit made by Severn Valley Railway-based Small Prairie 4566 to the South Devon Railway to do some repairs in August and September in Great Britain. It is stated that Small Prairie was used on the Bank Holiday Services during its stay in the South Devon Railway. It is also noted that Small Prairie will return to Severn Valley Railway on September 15, 2009.

The article reports on the decision by Agtech LLC to renovate the public toilet in Great Britain. It says that Agtech decided to change the image of public toilet, which is dirty to a clean one. Agtech has worked to renovate the ladies toilet at Ashton Town FC's football grounds, after months of searching. Moreover, the toilets were treated with Agtech's anti-bacterial wall panels to reduce dangerous filth and make the toilets easier to clean.

The article reports on the restoration of 56040 Oystermouth of Class 56 Group in Great Britain. It states that after 16 years since the day the group was formed and two years after its arrival at Dereham on the Mid-Norfolk Railway, the 56040 has ran for nearly eight years after it was withdrawn by English, Welsh and Scottish (EWS) in October 2000. Furthermore, the restoration of the rest of the locomotives still continuous, with cab refurbishment and bodyside repair.

The article reports on the request of Museum Science & Industry (MOSI) in Manchester, England, for volunteers to aid in running its working steam railway and maintain its rail collection. The volunteers will have the chance to work on the Museum's replica 1830 steam locomotive which is the Planet. Moreover, volunteers will also repair and maintain other rolling stock which is part of the railway collections.

The article reports on the return of Hymek D7076 of Bury Hydraulic group to action after repairs on May 17, 2008 in Great Britain. It notes that the return was piloted 47402 Gateshead, England on the 1540 Rawtenstall-Heywood. It further states that Hymek D7076 worked the 1700 Heywood-Bury with 47 dead on the rear.

The article discusses the restart of operations in early April 2008 of the steam locomotive Millom, which was built in 1946 for the Ministry of Supply in Great Britain. The four-year overhaul of the locomotive was completed through the aid of a team of volunteers under the supervision of Adrian Corke, chief engineer of the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. It has taken until January 2008 before Millom was ensured fit to run again although it moved again under its own steam last November 2007.

The article reports that the operations of National Railway Museum's 'V2' 4771 Green Arrow has ended due to the leaking tubes and two cracked superheater flues discovered during the full mechanical routine inspection on March 31, 2008 in England. Attempts to repair the Green Arrow is admonished due to the short remaining time on the locomotive's boiler certificate.

The article reports on the completion of the renovation of the class 455 EMUs of South West Train at a cost of £67 million in Great Britain. A total of 91 four-car units which were built between 1983 and 1985 were renovated including an internal work such as the fitting of CCTV and passenger information systems and reconfiguring of the seats which will allow more cycle storage space and provision for wheelchairs.

The article informs that railroad train Bagpipe 33111 has returned to use at Barrow Hill. It will be starred at a mini diesel gala. Many repair work was done on 33111 and on November 20, 2007 the train was given a test run to see if the problems had been resolved. The test was a success but some repair work is still left to be done.

The article presents information on the plans of Wensleydale Railway to repair and restore the Class 110 DMU built by Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon in 1961. The unit was the flagship of the North Yorkshire line at its opening and has run about 50,000 miles. The six-cylinder engines has become defective and the unit has also suffered a damaged final drive.

The article reports that the restoration work of Class 117 centre trailer 59486 has started. The composite was built in 1960 and was among the three bought by Dorset Council in 1999 for the proposed services to Wareham, that were never been used. The vehicles were initially stored at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) site at Winfrith and later moved to Midland Railway Butterley for storage. The restored vehicle will be used by Swanage Railway.

The article reports on the return of the Wickham railbus of the Middleton Railways from its stay at the Llangollen Railway in Great Britain. The railbus is once again back in traffic running six daily trips from Moor Road Terminus. The DV999507 at first started as a track-recording vehicle and later converted to become a passenger carrier following its preservation.

The article reports on the overhauling of the North British 0-4-0 DH shunter 27876 train after more than 20 years of operation in Great Britain. According to the author, the locomotive was built in 1959 as one of the 17 being built for British Railways (D2900-D2913). The locomotive was purchased for preservation at Chasewater and has arrived at Brownhills earlier in 2007 to undergo a complete restoration.

The article reports on the return of the 50015 Valiant locomotive after its repair in Great Britain. According to the author, the British Rail Class 50 has been moved to Castlecroft shed on the East Lancashire Railway for external clean-up and is expected to resumes its operation in 2008. Moreover, other diesels undergoing repair include the Class 14 D9531, and the overhauling of 33117 locomotive.

The article reports on the sale of Manchester Class 50 Group company's weatherworn 50015 Valiant to Bury Hydraulic Group company in Great Britain. The train has not worked for several years after being sidelined with a traction motor fault. It is undergoing repairs and is expected to be completed in 2008, its 40th birthday.

The article reports on the performance of EWS Railways company's railroad trains in August 2007 in Great Britain. It is a quiet month for its Euroshed fleet in use with its French subsidiary Euro Cargo Rail company. However, 66010 was back at Toton for repairs in the last week of July before returning to France on July 31. 66022 and 66245 returned to Toton on August 4 after a spell in France.

The article reports on the completion of repair of the Metro-Cammell (MetCamm) DMBS 51188 which been consider as the early version of British Railway (BR) blue livery in Great Britain. An overview, MetCamm has been preserved since the withdrawal on 2001 and it was repaired at the Midland Railway Butterley. In connection, the vehicle were expected to be used as a loan vehicle which would be available to railways which had powered cars out of action for repairs or for other reasons.

The article reports on the return of the first of five former-EWS Class 47 locomotive to traffic by West Coast Railways in Great Britain. The purpose of the restoration is to expand its Class 47 fleet to match with the other locomotives. Information on the return of the other four locomotives and their planned repair is offered.

The article reports on the return of Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey to the main line after the completion of its engine repairs in Great Britain. The train is expected to be used on the June 9, 2007 Darlington-Stranraer SRPS tour and the Pathfinder trip to Kingswear in September. 55022 will also be moving to Barrow Hill for load bank testing. Moreover, train owner Beaver Sports company is planning for main line test run of 55022 to Bo'ness to Darlington ECS for the Stranraer jaunt on June 8.

The article reports that Bluebell Railway-based Southern Railway Co. green Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid's West Country 21C123 Blackmoore Vale will returned to service on March 10, 2007 after a long period out of service for firebox repairs in Great Britain. The locomotive has undergone repairs to the thermic syphons following the two new elbows delivered in December 2006. Blackmoor Vale has passed the hydraulic test on February 27, 2007.

The article reports on the damaged power unit from Deltic Preservation Society 55022 locomotive in Great Britain. The generator unit has been removed and sent to Dowding and Mills for assessment and overhauling. However, Martin Walker, owner of Deltic, ensures that the locomotive will soon be available for use and soon be ready on visiting North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) diesel gala.

The article reports on the move of Class 50 Alliance on scrapping its 50040 Leviathan locomotive for 50008 Thunderer's in Great Britain. This move aim on regaining equipment that would be used for the 50008's thorough overhauling and to return it to main line use. Class 50 had already planned for the disposal of 50040 after 50008's repairs and overhauling just like what they did on its other locomotives.

The article reports on the planned of Class 50 as they pulled out its 50008 Thunderer in Great Britain. This move reflects on the company's aim on repairing its 50026 Indomitable and be transferred to the main line at Network Rail. Moreover, responsible on the overhauling of the locomotive were the Dowding and Mill, and Railway Vehicle Engineering Limited (RVEL) will ensure on the main line standards.

The article reports that Jarvis Fastline 56301 locomotive was sent to Railway Vehicle Engineering Ltd. (RVEL) Derby site in Great Britain for repairs. It arrived on the site on February 13, 2007 and stands outside the company workshop alongside with the 73213 locomotive. RVEL brought back the 56303 locomotive to traffic at Doncaster on February 1 and entered the RCJA pool code.

The article discusses updates on the Shuttleworth Collection, a firm which is repairing aircraft for Old Warden's displays in Great Britain in 2007. With the number of vintage machines in the collection nearing 40, only 30 of them will be insured and flown each year as a matter of policy. The 10 grounded aircraft will be those on overhaul. Tony Haig-Thomas, the Aviation Trustee at Shuttleworth, said that it has been decided to halt the restoration of Percival Prentice VS610 because of high cost.

The article reports on the plan to restore 50015 Valiant to traffic at the East Lancashire Railway in Great Britain which is being proposed to the shareholders of its owning group, the Manchester Class 50 Group. Valiant has not run for several years after a traction motor flashover was not repaired. It has been barred over at regular intervals but now needs new batteries and body repairs among other smaller repairs.

The article reports on the request of funds for the repairs to the broken engine of 55022 by owner Martin Walker in Great Britain. Walker plans to sell the remaining nameplate of Royal Scots Grey (RSG) as well as sales items to raise money for the engine's repair. These items are available by visiting at the RSG web site. Donation checks may be made payable to Beaver Sports Ltd.

The article reports on the needed repairs and financing of Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey after one of its engines failed on a charter train on October 6, 2006 in Great Britain. Owner Martin Walker faces a problem on where to get the funds for the repair. One option is to purchase D9016 Gordon Highlander and exchange its good engine with the defective 55022, but unfortunately the plan was not pursued.