Small but essential items

 

 

The oil trimmings for the numerous oil reservoirs which lubricate the moving parts of the                    locomotive have be made in readiness for fitting

 

As the return of the boiler is imminent, attention has turned to cleaning the boiler expansion frame plates

 

A missing section of vacuum pipe has been located, inspected, cleaned and painted

 

The cab roof has been removed to facilitate fitting of the boiler and firebox and an opportunity taken to clean and paint it

 

Plating at the front end of the locomotive and over the steam chest has been finally secured in position

 

Cladding has been refitted to the rear of the cylinder casting

 

and to the front end

 

The Chassis

 

 

New wear pads have been welded to the brake beams in readiness for undertaking the last major job on the chassis - fitting the brake gear

 

The intermediate driving wheel brake beam has been fitted to the brake hanger and the safety chains fitted

 

and the rear brake beam has been similarly fitted. Pull rods, compensating links and barrel adjusters now need to be fitted before the brake blocks are attached.