13th June 2010
Lots of activity over the last 6 weeks or so with particularly good volunteer turn outs on Monday evenings.
Austerity No. 7:- The boiler has been trial tested with various leaks and weeps resolved with the last leak being addressed by John Leggat, a lap joint in the fire box. On Saturday 12th the boiler passed its hydraulic test. The new RH big end bearing is being fettled to fit by Eddie and the LH big end bearing is just about finished machined. Getting the crosshead slippers white metaled and machined is now a high priority to enable assembly to progress. Next tasks include, riviting up the new smoke box door and fitting to the boiler smoke box the valve timing and Steam test of the boiler.
CR 419 :- The boiler has now been inspected at Ian Riley's works and grooving has been detected at the foundation ring and a crack in the back head. Jim & Brian have visited Ian Riley's to discuss what has to be done. Due to the scope of the repair now being much larger than originally planned discussions are under way with various bodies to seek grant aid for this major repair. The driving axles have been removed to allow detailed measurements to be taken for the manufacture of new axle boxes.
BR Standard 4 80105:- In Service but needs to have a leak at one of the super heater elements fixed
LNER 'Morayshire':- The engine is now back in service after its annual boiler inspection. New tyres for the driving wheels have now been ordered. A new set of super heater elements have been ordered.
'Fair Maid' :- Fitting of boiler fittings and pipework is underway and is very nearly finished however its taking a bit of a back seat at the moment due to more pressing tasks.
No.1 :- The repairs to the joint at the foundation ring have been resolved and the engine is back in service.
Prestongrange No.6: No progress at all over the last few months.
Storage:- Transfer of material is now well underway.
Photos of recent activity
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