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THE CREW
Having just successfully refitted the boiler
(please ignore the LMS rebel)

Everything there except the boiler being moved to the car park area

WHAT NO COAL !

Don Asher steadies the ashpan for fitting

The first lift to refit the boiler ready for piping up & fitting of cladding

First cladding sheets cast for 7903 in Swindon Works

RESTORATION
GETTING THERE
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The state of the original ashpan.  The Severn Valley used it as a pattern

Nick Peppit welds on the new ashpan support brackets

The joys of loco restoration. Paul and Adam Tomes shattered after a hard day’s  work

Refurbished chimney arrives in  (t)rusty FH Transit handled by Chris, Mike & Tony

Mick Tiddy always finds a good vantage point to film

 the work

The tender tank undergoing repair work at Ron Alexander’s  factory

John & Paul lower the safety valve into place atop the boiler