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