16th March 2014 - Toddington

                                                       ALL STEAMED UP

 

     The tender of 9017 has arrived at Toddington and is receiving

 some attention both internally and externally

 

  7820 is still paired with the Hawksworth tender and is in light steam

      as attention is focussed on the lubrication system in readiness for her first

 move under her own power

                            Having lifted the engine to the correct height above rail level by
                            adjusting the spring hanger bolts, the crucial task of weighing
                                                       each axle load is undertaken

 

       With volunteers crawling all over the engine and underneath,

          jacks under the buffer beam and in light steam, quite correctly

       the lamp bracket carries the warning instruction to all that

she is NOT TO BE MOVED

                               Finally, late on Saturday afternoon in the fading light and with
                               cylinder cocks open, she moves triumphantly along the yard under
                              her own power after nearly 10 years of storage and restoration.
                                                   Some finishing work is required but
                                              DINMORE MANOR is alive and kicking!!!