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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 |
We managed to find a replacement air tank for the coach.
Photograph: Mark Ashley
25 February 2021 |
One of the machined Cartazzi bearings.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
26 February 2021 |
The new bolts and nuts for the brakeshaft bearings made by Engineering Team volunteers.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
4 March 2021 |
The new blast pipe caps and blower ring in position.
Photograph: Richard Swales
5 March 2021 |
The air system relief or safety valve has been overhauled and tested.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
5 March 2021 |
The last bushes pressed in to the loco brake hangers were for the centre brake block pin.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
5 March 2021 |
The brake hangers receiving a coat of paint before fitting.
Photograph: Peter Brackstone
10 March 2021 |
The handbrake bracket from the tender front has a new bearing fitted. The pits are original casting defects.
Photograph: Richard Swales
12 March 2021 |
The right outer Carttazzi hornstay fitted after repair.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
12 March 2021 |
The main intermediate drawbar being machined.
Photograph:Tony Bickerstaffe
17 March 2021 |
The leading brakeshaft in position and the right bearing.
Photograph: Peter Brackstone
17 March 2021 |
New brake pins for the link between the trailing brakeshaft and vacuum cylinder.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
20 March 2021 |
The trailing brakeshaft in position, with safety link and pull rods.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
26 March 2021 |
The boiler top pad for the manifold has been prepared for fitting the manifold.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
26 March 2021 |
The tender vestibule bellows with new top corner rubbing plates during refurbishment.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
30 March 2021 |
The tender has been prepared to receive the vestibule bellows.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
30 March 2021 |
The left steam pipe is having a new section inserted.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
31 March 2021 |
The leading brakeshaft and lower brake rigging in position.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
1 April 2021 |
The brake rigging looking back under the trailing brakeshaft.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
1 April 2021 |
The middle steel steam pipe is now ready for final welding.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
1 April 2021 |
The middle piston valve and covers in place.
Photograph: Darrin Crone
1 April 2021 |
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