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Overhaul update
Posted on October 29, 2019![]( "The Fund’s working party held an extra day on 29 October as that would be the momentous day when the engine and its wheels would be reunited. Other activities continued, however, generally and on our engine specifically. Further work has been done in the boiler shop on the inner backplate, with another section of the flange welded in.")
The Fund’s working party held an extra day on 29 October as that would be the momentous day when the engine and its wheels would be reunited. Other activities continued, however, generally and on our engine specifically. Further work has been done in the boiler shop on the inner backplate, with another section of the flange welded in.![]( "Work on the left hand valve spindle, crosshead and combination lever started the previous Thursday is complete and assembled.")
Work on the left hand valve spindle, crosshead and combination lever started the previous Thursday is complete and assembled.![]( "And similar work has begun on the right side.")
And similar work has begun on the right side.![]( "Working around the re-wheeling job, the SVR fitter had located the inner lower slide and die block.")
Working around the re-wheeling job, the SVR fitter had located the inner lower slide and die block.![]( "The coupling rods will be fitted while the engine remains on the jacks to allow the wheels to be turned to align the crank pins, and ultimately to ensure that the wheels rotate freely with all rods in place. The first, right hand leading, coupling rod is at the engine ready to be attached.")
The coupling rods will be fitted while the engine remains on the jacks to allow the wheels to be turned to align the crank pins, and ultimately to ensure that the wheels rotate freely with all rods in place. The first, right hand leading, coupling rod is at the engine ready to be attached.![]( "Other parts which can be refitted include the two return cranks and three brake cross beams.")
Other parts which can be refitted include the two return cranks and three brake cross beams.![]( "In the machine shop, the crossheads are receiving attention and this is the left hand side one. It is an original and still bears signs of the location of the original drop arm for the vacuum pump in the vertical strip to the right of the Gudgeon pin hole.")
In the machine shop, the crossheads are receiving attention and this is the left hand side one. It is an original and still bears signs of the location of the original drop arm for the vacuum pump in the vertical strip to the right of the Gudgeon pin hole.![]( "The right hand crosshead is on the bench with the connecting rod attached, checking the fit of the gudgeon pin.")
The right hand crosshead is on the bench with the connecting rod attached, checking the fit of the gudgeon pin.![]( "But at last we come to the point of the day: refitting the wheels under the loco. As the chalked date on the jacks show, they were removed almost two years ago.")
But at last we come to the point of the day: refitting the wheels under the loco. As the chalked date on the jacks show, they were removed almost two years ago.![]( "The first stage was to raise the engine clear of the frame stands on which it rested.")
The first stage was to raise the engine clear of the frame stands on which it rested.![]( "The stands were then removed - which required the use of a fork lift truck! - followed by all the packing on which they stood.")
The stands were then removed - which required the use of a fork lift truck! - followed by all the packing on which they stood.![]( "This gave a rather unusual view of the engine. The wheels are beyond the jacks and the tender to the left. The frames will eventually be relocated to this position.")
This gave a rather unusual view of the engine. The wheels are beyond the jacks and the tender to the left. The frames will eventually be relocated to this position.![]( "Graham and Brian of the SVR staff move the trailing wheelset towards the engine; the Fund members did assist here. Note the scotch ahead of the wheels; the wheels contain the balance weights but not the opposing coupling rods, and once the weights go over centre they can easily run away.")
Graham and Brian of the SVR staff move the trailing wheelset towards the engine; the Fund members did assist here. Note the scotch ahead of the wheels; the wheels contain the balance weights but not the opposing coupling rods, and once the weights go over centre they can easily run away.![]( "All three coupled wheel sets positioned below the frames. Final positioning would be done when the horn guides were just above the axleboxes.")
All three coupled wheel sets positioned below the frames. Final positioning would be done when the horn guides were just above the axleboxes.![]( "The frames on their way back down.")
The frames on their way back down.![]( "The flange of the right leading wheel was hard against the rail, so there was little clearance between the left wheel and the frames.")
The flange of the right leading wheel was hard against the rail, so there was little clearance between the left wheel and the frames.![]( "So a hydraulic jack was used to force the wheel across to the other side.")
So a hydraulic jack was used to force the wheel across to the other side.![]( "The vertical faces are the horn faces - with oil dribbling down - while the black, horizontal areas are the tops of the axleboxes. The engine is about to come down so the boxes will enter the horn gaps.")
The vertical faces are the horn faces - with oil dribbling down - while the black, horizontal areas are the tops of the axleboxes. The engine is about to come down so the boxes will enter the horn gaps.![]( "So the engine finally reached its rightful height with the wheels now fitted.")
So the engine finally reached its rightful height with the wheels now fitted.![]( "This successful rewheeling caused a short period of well earned self-congratulation by all concerned!")
This successful rewheeling caused a short period of well earned self-congratulation by all concerned!![]( "This didn’t last long as there remained further work to do, notably attaching the horn clips, that of the right intermediate wheel shown here lying on the spring.")
This didn’t last long as there remained further work to do, notably attaching the horn clips, that of the right intermediate wheel shown here lying on the spring.![]( "It was SMF members who undertook this task below all six axleboxes.")
It was SMF members who undertook this task below all six axleboxes.![]( "With the horn clips fitted, the engine was again raised, complete with wheels, to allow the pony truck to be moved below it. Brian watches carefully as the engine is lowered towards it.")
With the horn clips fitted, the engine was again raised, complete with wheels, to allow the pony truck to be moved below it. Brian watches carefully as the engine is lowered towards it.![]( "Another view as the engine and pony truck are reunited.")
Another view as the engine and pony truck are reunited.![]( "This is the pin attached to the frames being aligned with the slides in the top of the truck housing.")
This is the pin attached to the frames being aligned with the slides in the top of the truck housing.![]( "Between the frames and truck are sliding ‘spittoons’ to allow the truck to swivel, the left one shown here above the phosphor bronze rubbing plate.")
Between the frames and truck are sliding ‘spittoons’ to allow the truck to swivel, the left one shown here above the phosphor bronze rubbing plate.![]( "The engine again standing on all its wheels, once more a 2-6-0. It had been a hard but very successful and satisfying day. The rewheeling allows many components, already prepared, to be fitted.")
The engine again standing on all its wheels, once more a 2-6-0. It had been a hard but very successful and satisfying day. The rewheeling allows many components, already prepared, to be fitted. -
Re-wheeling
Posted on October 29, 2019![]( "A momentous day as 13268 is re-wheeled. A significant step towards the completion of the Overhaul and a return to steam!")
A momentous day as 13268 is re-wheeled. A significant step towards the completion of the Overhaul and a return to steam! -
Overhaul update
Posted on October 24, 2019![]( "We start in the boiler shop where the inner copper backplate is having remedial work undertaken. This is the top (it’s on its side) water side showing the new top flange which has been welded in. The marks running vertically are the locations of holes to be drilled where it is riveted to the crown sheet.")
We start in the boiler shop where the inner copper backplate is having remedial work undertaken. This is the top (it’s on its side) water side showing the new top flange which has been welded in. The marks running vertically are the locations of holes to be drilled where it is riveted to the crown sheet.![]( "The view from the fire side of the same area. The gaps top and bottom are where the flange at the crown transfers into the sides and are separate new pieces, waiting to be fitted.")
The view from the fire side of the same area. The gaps top and bottom are where the flange at the crown transfers into the sides and are separate new pieces, waiting to be fitted.![]( "Close up of the fire side. Some stay holes have become oversize and have been welded up, to be drilled and tapped back to standard size.")
Close up of the fire side. Some stay holes have become oversize and have been welded up, to be drilled and tapped back to standard size.![]( "Work continues on the ashpan. The front damper door is seen and the operating mechanism for the hopper doors is bolted in place.")
Work continues on the ashpan. The front damper door is seen and the operating mechanism for the hopper doors is bolted in place.![]( "In the machine shop there are four coupling rods and one connecting rod complete with bushes turned to size and ready to fit; the other connecting rod was having its little end bush turned to give the correct end float in the crosshead.")
In the machine shop there are four coupling rods and one connecting rod complete with bushes turned to size and ready to fit; the other connecting rod was having its little end bush turned to give the correct end float in the crosshead.![]( "Also present was one of the combination levers; note the new bushes in its top end, left. The valve spindle crosshead lies with it, the piston crossheads are from a different engine.")
Also present was one of the combination levers; note the new bushes in its top end, left. The valve spindle crosshead lies with it, the piston crossheads are from a different engine.![]( "Similar machining has been done to the valve spindle crosshead slides.")
Similar machining has been done to the valve spindle crosshead slides.![]( "These are carried on an extension of the rear valve cover. This is the left side with all these removed and the bare valve spindle visible.")
These are carried on an extension of the rear valve cover. This is the left side with all these removed and the bare valve spindle visible.![]( "The left hand combination lever has been moved to the engine")
The left hand combination lever has been moved to the engine![]( "For fitting as this area is built up. This is the same valve spindle but now with the crosshead and outer slides in place.")
For fitting as this area is built up. This is the same valve spindle but now with the crosshead and outer slides in place.![]( "Other motion parts are still in store waiting the call; these are one of the radius rods and the two expansion links. Their wait will not be long.")
Other motion parts are still in store waiting the call; these are one of the radius rods and the two expansion links. Their wait will not be long.![]( "Some scenes from the paint shop. These are boiler cladding sheets, the undersides visible in grey primer.")
Some scenes from the paint shop. These are boiler cladding sheets, the undersides visible in grey primer.![]( "This sheet is identifiable as the right hand sheet, the shaped section at the right hand end showing it to be below the top feed casing. The delivery pipes are entirely external on these engines so no gap below that. Note the application of black paint.")
This sheet is identifiable as the right hand sheet, the shaped section at the right hand end showing it to be below the top feed casing. The delivery pipes are entirely external on these engines so no gap below that. Note the application of black paint.![]( "The external sides of all parts have a high gloss finish, seen here on the pieces around the front firebox corners.")
The external sides of all parts have a high gloss finish, seen here on the pieces around the front firebox corners.![]( "Most of the Fund’s working party activities this day concentrated on clearing up the working site preparatory to the engine’s being rewheeled, including the pony truck. These are the wheel sets with all springs and horn clips in place, ready to be moved back for the engine to be dropped on to them.")
Most of the Fund’s working party activities this day concentrated on clearing up the working site preparatory to the engine’s being rewheeled, including the pony truck. These are the wheel sets with all springs and horn clips in place, ready to be moved back for the engine to be dropped on to them.![]( "The site below the engine had become congested with timber packing, dirt, paint tins and forgotten tools. All have been removed, the remaining packing pieces have weight on them so cannot be retrieved until the engine is raised. Only the painters’ workbench is left to move!")
The site below the engine had become congested with timber packing, dirt, paint tins and forgotten tools. All have been removed, the remaining packing pieces have weight on them so cannot be retrieved until the engine is raised. Only the painters’ workbench is left to move! -
Overhaul update
Posted on October 15, 2019![]( "Much work is currently centred about the frames’ imminent return to the wheels and the preparations needed for this event. This is the right hand rear, with several pieces missing, notably the cab running steps. This is to allow the jack beam access to the hind buffer beam to perform the initial lift.")
Much work is currently centred about the frames’ imminent return to the wheels and the preparations needed for this event. This is the right hand rear, with several pieces missing, notably the cab running steps. This is to allow the jack beam access to the hind buffer beam to perform the initial lift.![]( "The intermediate and leading coupled wheels, with the axleboxes and spring gear in course of fitment. Note the machined phosphor bronze faces and sides to horn cheek contact areas.")
The intermediate and leading coupled wheels, with the axleboxes and spring gear in course of fitment. Note the machined phosphor bronze faces and sides to horn cheek contact areas.![]( "The right hand trailing box being fitted. The eye at the top allowed it to be dropped on to the axle journal. Note again the phosphor bronze linings. The three visible studs - there are four of them - locate the dust cover to the inside of the box, essential in an area where ash and cinders are plentiful. The hole at the bottom of the box is for the transfer bracket, which will locate to the bracket and pin seen at the top of the spring, bottom of photo.")
The right hand trailing box being fitted. The eye at the top allowed it to be dropped on to the axle journal. Note again the phosphor bronze linings. The three visible studs - there are four of them - locate the dust cover to the inside of the box, essential in an area where ash and cinders are plentiful. The hole at the bottom of the box is for the transfer bracket, which will locate to the bracket and pin seen at the top of the spring, bottom of photo.![]( "An assembled axlebox with the spring in place below it; the piece in between is the horn clip which bolts to the bottom of the axlebox guides on the frames. Also in place is the dust cover and, seen below the axle is the filler for the underkeep. Although in place, this is very difficult to see.")
An assembled axlebox with the spring in place below it; the piece in between is the horn clip which bolts to the bottom of the axlebox guides on the frames. Also in place is the dust cover and, seen below the axle is the filler for the underkeep. Although in place, this is very difficult to see.![]( "Many parts have been brought out of storage and grit blasted by contractors to remove all old paint and rust, and then transferred to the paint shop. At the bottom of the photo are the boiler bands and beyond them some of the firebox cladding sheets.")
Many parts have been brought out of storage and grit blasted by contractors to remove all old paint and rust, and then transferred to the paint shop. At the bottom of the photo are the boiler bands and beyond them some of the firebox cladding sheets.![]( "To their right is one section of front foot framing, which drops the running plate down to buffer beam level. Further right are the front running steps, also seen in close up.")
To their right is one section of front foot framing, which drops the running plate down to buffer beam level. Further right are the front running steps, also seen in close up.![]( "These are mostly pieces of boiler cladding, in primer and awaiting their first undercoat.")
These are mostly pieces of boiler cladding, in primer and awaiting their first undercoat.![]( "There are many parts from the Hall also in the shop receiving similar treatment. We hope not to finish up with too many green bits!")
There are many parts from the Hall also in the shop receiving similar treatment. We hope not to finish up with too many green bits!![]( "In the boiler shop, the job of fitting the outer backplate goes on.")
In the boiler shop, the job of fitting the outer backplate goes on.![]( "With the new section in position, many holes drilled and temporary bolts fitted.")
With the new section in position, many holes drilled and temporary bolts fitted.![]( "Attaching it to the foundation ring and firebox side sheets.")
Attaching it to the foundation ring and firebox side sheets.![]( "Parts of the original side sheets have been cut away to allow access for the boilersmith to weld the new and old sections together behind the normal rear end of the sides.")
Parts of the original side sheets have been cut away to allow access for the boilersmith to weld the new and old sections together behind the normal rear end of the sides.![]( "The missing parts will be made good afterwards.")
The missing parts will be made good afterwards.![]( "The joint across the rear of the firebox. The nuts and bolts attach the new section to a supplementary plate inside the actual backplate, so holding it firmly in place. Note that both plates have been ‘vee’d’ to allow maximum penetration of the steels’ thickness during welding.")
The joint across the rear of the firebox. The nuts and bolts attach the new section to a supplementary plate inside the actual backplate, so holding it firmly in place. Note that both plates have been ‘vee’d’ to allow maximum penetration of the steels’ thickness during welding. -
Overhaul update
Posted on October 10, 2019![]( "The final axlebox to be completed has been checked in the frames and has just been lowered onto the right hand end of the trailing driving axle.")
The final axlebox to be completed has been checked in the frames and has just been lowered onto the right hand end of the trailing driving axle.![]( "All six axleboxes in position on their respective axles ready for the wheels to be replaced in the frames. (This should happen on 29th October).")
All six axleboxes in position on their respective axles ready for the wheels to be replaced in the frames. (This should happen on 29th October).![]( "A quick visit to the boiler shop found the firebox steel outer backplate or backhead (the white bit in the picture) bolted in place ready for riveting and welding as appropriate.")
A quick visit to the boiler shop found the firebox steel outer backplate or backhead (the white bit in the picture) bolted in place ready for riveting and welding as appropriate. -
Overhaul update
Posted on October 3, 2019![]( "Tender brake adjuster rod in the lathe, after welding before turning.")
Tender brake adjuster rod in the lathe, after welding before turning.![]( "Tender brake adjuster rod in the lathe, during turning.")
Tender brake adjuster rod in the lathe, during turning.![]( "Tender brake adjuster rod in the lathe, after turning, ready for thread cutting.")
Tender brake adjuster rod in the lathe, after turning, ready for thread cutting.![]( "Loco brake adjuster, assembled. We usually keep it disassembled as it takes up less space that way! It is nice and straight now, before all of this work was carried out, we assembled it and found that the threads were so worn it had a distinct banana shape!")
Loco brake adjuster, assembled. We usually keep it disassembled as it takes up less space that way! It is nice and straight now, before all of this work was carried out, we assembled it and found that the threads were so worn it had a distinct banana shape!![]( "Blair and Josh's new turnbuckle and locknuts. The old one, marked 'scrap', is in front of it. One thread is a left hand and the other is a right hand, so when the turnbuckle is turned the rod is shortened or lengthened over its entire length, thus moving the brake linkage and so adjusting the brakes.")
Blair and Josh's new turnbuckle and locknuts. The old one, marked 'scrap', is in front of it. One thread is a left hand and the other is a right hand, so when the turnbuckle is turned the rod is shortened or lengthened over its entire length, thus moving the brake linkage and so adjusting the brakes.![]( "Tender brake rods just back from the welding bay and ready for turning.")
Tender brake rods just back from the welding bay and ready for turning. -
Overhaul update
Posted on September 26, 2019![]( "A small selection of images showing what happened yesterday afternoon in the boiler shop, namely the fitting of the boiler’s steel backhead or doorplate. The new backhead plate ready for lifting into position.")
A small selection of images showing what happened yesterday afternoon in the boiler shop, namely the fitting of the boiler’s steel backhead or doorplate. The new backhead plate ready for lifting into position.![]( "The top left hand corner of the exisitng steel work of the backhead showing the newly ground edge of the old platework ready for welding to the new section. (Remember that the boiler is upside down in these shots).")
The top left hand corner of the exisitng steel work of the backhead showing the newly ground edge of the old platework ready for welding to the new section. (Remember that the boiler is upside down in these shots).![]( "The new section of the backhead in place ready for riveting and welding being checked by Phil Davison, one of the Boilersmiths who has been working regularly on our boiler.")
The new section of the backhead in place ready for riveting and welding being checked by Phil Davison, one of the Boilersmiths who has been working regularly on our boiler. -
Overhaul update
Posted on September 19, 2019![]( "The process of trial fitting the axleboxes in the horn guides is well underway with three so far in place and checked. It is important to ensure that the boxes will travel vertically their full distance without excessive clearance in either the longitudinal or transverse planes.")
The process of trial fitting the axleboxes in the horn guides is well underway with three so far in place and checked. It is important to ensure that the boxes will travel vertically their full distance without excessive clearance in either the longitudinal or transverse planes.![]( "The three so far tried are fine. Note the careful watch being kept from the right hand driving box! Once all boxes are deemed good, they can be tried and fitted to the axle journals and the engine lowered on to its wheels.")
The three so far tried are fine. Note the careful watch being kept from the right hand driving box! Once all boxes are deemed good, they can be tried and fitted to the axle journals and the engine lowered on to its wheels.![]( "A view inside one axleboxes showing the white metal covering the brass pressed into the steel box, with the underkeep for the oil in place below.")
A view inside one axleboxes showing the white metal covering the brass pressed into the steel box, with the underkeep for the oil in place below.![]( "The above process requires that the springs are first fitted below the axleboxes. The six reconditioned driving springs are on site and stacked ahead of the wheels and ready to fit.")
The above process requires that the springs are first fitted below the axleboxes. The six reconditioned driving springs are on site and stacked ahead of the wheels and ready to fit.![]( "One of the coupling rods supported on a bench. The brass at the far end is fitted, that at the near end is about to be so.")
One of the coupling rods supported on a bench. The brass at the far end is fitted, that at the near end is about to be so.![]( "The Fund is undertaking the refurbishment of the sand pipes, traps and ejectors, with new nozzles being fitted. Here a Fund member uses a wire brush to clean the dismantled components.")
The Fund is undertaking the refurbishment of the sand pipes, traps and ejectors, with new nozzles being fitted. Here a Fund member uses a wire brush to clean the dismantled components.![]( "Work continues on the new ashpan, the three hopper doors being seen here. Still to be tackled are damper doors, their hinges and associated linkages.")
Work continues on the new ashpan, the three hopper doors being seen here. Still to be tackled are damper doors, their hinges and associated linkages.![]( "The engine is to have a new smokebox, ring and door. The Fund has provided the drawings for these, but the old smokebox has been dug out to check the dimensions and ensure no discrepancies have occurred in the last 75 years!")
The engine is to have a new smokebox, ring and door. The Fund has provided the drawings for these, but the old smokebox has been dug out to check the dimensions and ensure no discrepancies have occurred in the last 75 years!![]( "Progress in the boiler shop means that the work on the rear of the copper side and roof plates is finished and the boiler was this day turned so it is again inverted. Work to fit the reconditioned inner firebox backplate will now begin, followed by the fitting of the new lower outer backplate.")
Progress in the boiler shop means that the work on the rear of the copper side and roof plates is finished and the boiler was this day turned so it is again inverted. Work to fit the reconditioned inner firebox backplate will now begin, followed by the fitting of the new lower outer backplate.![]( "With these in place the lower outer sides can be cut off preparatory to new steel being welded into these positions.")
With these in place the lower outer sides can be cut off preparatory to new steel being welded into these positions. -
Overhaul update
Posted on August 29, 2019![]( "Inside the boiler shop, the most obvious change is that the Hall’s smokebox is no longer bolted to the front of the barrel, and talk of digging out the engine’s own smokebox to salvage parts is underway.")
Inside the boiler shop, the most obvious change is that the Hall’s smokebox is no longer bolted to the front of the barrel, and talk of digging out the engine’s own smokebox to salvage parts is underway.![]( "At the other end, the grooving to the right hand copper side sheet has been filled by copper welding, which now requires chipping down to a level surface.")
At the other end, the grooving to the right hand copper side sheet has been filled by copper welding, which now requires chipping down to a level surface.![]( "Still boiler related but in the main workshop is the new ashpan. This will be a hopper type and the three doors are seen on the upturned ashpan. These required six trunnions in which to operate, and Fund members did the work of drilling these both for the centre pivot and the mounting holes. To the right is the tender and in the background are various pieces of pipework painted and ready to be fitted.")
Still boiler related but in the main workshop is the new ashpan. This will be a hopper type and the three doors are seen on the upturned ashpan. These required six trunnions in which to operate, and Fund members did the work of drilling these both for the centre pivot and the mounting holes. To the right is the tender and in the background are various pieces of pipework painted and ready to be fitted.![]( "The six trunnions with one having its pivot hole drilled on the radial arm drilling machine. This required a five step process to achieve the final diameter, the range of sized drills can be seen; the two mounting holes per trunnion needed only three steps.")
The six trunnions with one having its pivot hole drilled on the radial arm drilling machine. This required a five step process to achieve the final diameter, the range of sized drills can be seen; the two mounting holes per trunnion needed only three steps.![]( "The hoppers need an operating mechanism, here it is on the bench with some of the operating levers to the right.")
The hoppers need an operating mechanism, here it is on the bench with some of the operating levers to the right.![]( "Work is well advanced on the coupled axleboxes, with five shown here rematalled and fully machined to size. The odd item is the underkeep for the one currently being worked on.")
Work is well advanced on the coupled axleboxes, with five shown here rematalled and fully machined to size. The odd item is the underkeep for the one currently being worked on.![]( "This involves many calculations to determine the finished size, and some measurements are revealed here. While steam loco engineering is often portrayed as crude, big hammer work, note that the SVR is working to within a thousandth of an inch.")
This involves many calculations to determine the finished size, and some measurements are revealed here. While steam loco engineering is often portrayed as crude, big hammer work, note that the SVR is working to within a thousandth of an inch.![]( "One of the trailing coupling rods being worked on, with brasses for the ends also seen. More calculations are needed to ensure the hole is the right size and in the right position.")
One of the trailing coupling rods being worked on, with brasses for the ends also seen. More calculations are needed to ensure the hole is the right size and in the right position.![]( "There are four coupling rods, and the three completed ones are stored on the floor in the machine shop.")
There are four coupling rods, and the three completed ones are stored on the floor in the machine shop.![]( "Wear was found in the tender brake adjuster mechanism and this is being addressed by building up the male components by welding then retapping, and making new the adjuster nuts. The three at the front are the tender brake adjusters - the fourth was in the welding bay at the time- whilst the big one behind is the loco brake adjuster (there is one adjuster on the loco and two on the tender - each adjuster having two rods and a turnbuckle) This photo was taken after Ian Bramble had just turned the weld on the tender adjuster parts, only to find that they were under size - more weld required! Josh Harvey and Blair Chisholm made a new turnbuckle and locknuts for the loco adjuster, which can be seen, all bright and shiny, in the photo. The two tender turnbuckles are behind, one behind the loco adjuster parts and one on top of the orange board (with 'do not touch' painted on it) the jury is out at the moment as to whether these will be repaired or replaced.")
Wear was found in the tender brake adjuster mechanism and this is being addressed by building up the male components by welding then retapping, and making new the adjuster nuts. The three at the front are the tender brake adjusters - the fourth was in the welding bay at the time- whilst the big one behind is the loco brake adjuster (there is one adjuster on the loco and two on the tender - each adjuster having two rods and a turnbuckle) This photo was taken after Ian Bramble had just turned the weld on the tender adjuster parts, only to find that they were under size - more weld required! Josh Harvey and Blair Chisholm made a new turnbuckle and locknuts for the loco adjuster, which can be seen, all bright and shiny, in the photo. The two tender turnbuckles are behind, one behind the loco adjuster parts and one on top of the orange board (with 'do not touch' painted on it) the jury is out at the moment as to whether these will be repaired or replaced.![]( "Rather more detailed work: the fitting of the GWR injector on the driver’s side necessitates a new water control rod below the driver’s seat. This is here being turned up in the lathe.")
Rather more detailed work: the fitting of the GWR injector on the driver’s side necessitates a new water control rod below the driver’s seat. This is here being turned up in the lathe.![]( "On dismantling, the blastpipe stand was found to be very thin and holes had been worn though in places. The new casting is now on site, waiting to be finished off prior to fitment.")
On dismantling, the blastpipe stand was found to be very thin and holes had been worn though in places. The new casting is now on site, waiting to be finished off prior to fitment. -
Overhaul update
Posted on August 10, 2019![]( "Right leading coupled axlebox being machined, here on the side face which bears against the side of the wheel centre.")
Right leading coupled axlebox being machined, here on the side face which bears against the side of the wheel centre.![]( "The other five coupled boxes, with all machining completed on the two in the foreground.")
The other five coupled boxes, with all machining completed on the two in the foreground.![]( "The front of the tender, with the handbrake stanchion complete, intermediate buffers in place and the water valves fitted and coupled up.")
The front of the tender, with the handbrake stanchion complete, intermediate buffers in place and the water valves fitted and coupled up.
