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Sir Nigel Gresley is now out of traffic for overhaul.
This will probably take six to seven years and cost about £750,000. If you would
like to make a donation towards this overhaul please click on one of the the
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A progress report for the overhaul may be found here.
From January 
2021
The new end for the atomiser supply pipe with the new nut behind. The hole in
the nut will be bored out to suit the connecting pipe.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
1 January 2021 |
Typical of the corrosion to the bottom edges of the left streamlining. This
section cut off the main sheet will be replaced.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
5 January 2021 |
The last of the trailing valve crossheads being machined.
Photograph: Richard Swales
6 January 2021 |
The first loco brakegear linkage components to be refitted, upper brake pull
swing link.
Photograph: Alan Evans
15 January 2021 |
The three new cast iron steam pipes have now been drilled and taped for
lubricator connections.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
15 January 2021 |
One of the loco brake hangers being setup for machining.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
22 January 2021 |
The loco brake hanger being skimmed.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
22 January 2021 |
The pressed Cartazzi horn liners are being machined.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
22 January 2021 |
The sides of the Cartazzi horn liners are machined to make them square and
the correct width.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
27 January 2021 |
One of the new liners in place ready for welding.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
29 January 2021 |
Another set of 3/8" pipe end cones have been machined.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
3 February 2021 |
The end of the repaired Cartazzi hornstay during fitting.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
5 February 2021 |
One of the speed plaques ready for repainting.
Photograph: Peter Brackstone
7 February 2021 |
New blower support fittings with one of the new blastpipe caps showing where they are fitted.
Photograph: Richard Swales
15 February 2021 |
The middle valve crosshead jig that will enable it to be accurately machined.
Photograph:Richard Swales
15 February 2021 |
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