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  1. Steve82H
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    5239 Goliath overhaul at ESR

    It’s so that it clears the tank /cab front.
    Post by: Steve82H, Oct 19, 2019 in forum: Steam Traction
  3. Steve82H
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    5239 Goliath overhaul at ESR

    It’s being done in house at churston.
    Post by: Steve82H, Sep 11, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
  4. Steve82H
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    5239 Goliath overhaul at ESR

    The ESR website now has a blog following progress on Goliath’s overhaul. It can be found here:...
    Post by: Steve82H, Feb 27, 2018 in forum: Steam Traction
  5. Steve82H
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    5239 Goliath overhaul at ESR

    The frames and boiler will swap places soon. As you say, you can’t do much on the frames with that wall there but boiler work in that position is...
    Post by: Steve82H, Dec 18, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  6. Steve82H
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    5239 Goliath overhaul at ESR

    With our resident locos up together, contract jobs give us projects which we all find interesting, gives us opportunities to increase our...
    Post by: Steve82H, Oct 27, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  7. Steve82H
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    5239 Goliath overhaul at ESR

    We expect to complete within 2 years.
    Post by: Steve82H, Oct 25, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  8. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    Fantastic video! Apologies for all the steam on the first train. We had sat still for an hour so didn't want to shut the drain cocks too soon!
    Post by: Steve82H, Jun 24, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  9. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    No 46447 is rostered on 25th.
    Post by: Steve82H, Jun 19, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  10. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    There is a British standard for the material: BS2874 C106
    Post by: Steve82H, May 14, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  11. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    Anything under 1" diameter doesn't need filling as you say but anything over will flatten at the bends if not filled.
    Post by: Steve82H, May 14, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  12. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    It's in 4 pieces. Top two fit on then bottom two slide between boiler and tank. Then they bolt together. There is a small gap between boiler and...
    Post by: Steve82H, Apr 14, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  13. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    Once 41313 is complete, we have our own Andrew Barclay 'Lady Nan' to get through a ten yearly overhaul. Due to the extent of the last overhaul...
    Post by: Steve82H, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  14. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    [ATTACH] 41313's boiler holds water for the first time since the 60's. Hydraulic and steam tests are due in the next week or so.
    Post by: Steve82H, Mar 18, 2017 in forum: Steam Traction
  15. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    Yes, I'll be updating the esr photo gallery later this evening hopefully. Lots of progress to report though. Motion is now complete. Just...
    Post by: Steve82H, Dec 2, 2016 in forum: Steam Traction
  16. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    We are 100% volunteers. We are fortunate to be able to put up to 150 manhours to the project each week thanks to our regular turn out throughout...
    Post by: Steve82H, Jun 2, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  17. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    [ATTACH] We had the crane in today. Tanks removed, boiler removed and on the boiler wagon, frames lifted and on the trolleys and all back in the...
    Post by: Steve82H, Mar 2, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  18. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    Link to photo gallery on ESR website: http://www.eastsomersetrailway.com/gallery.php?gid=321
    Post by: Steve82H, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  19. Steve82H
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    41313 overhaul at East Somerset for IOWSR

    Yes I will be adding photos of the restoration on the ESR website as we go as I did for 46447. I will add a link here once I've set up the gallery.
    Post by: Steve82H, Feb 14, 2015 in forum: Steam Traction
  20. Steve82H
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    46447 Overhaul

    Yes, it's currently having lots of polish applied and a warming fire.
    Post by: Steve82H, Oct 25, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
  21. Steve82H
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    46447 Overhaul

    [ATTACH] The 'Work's Photo' now that the painting is complete.
    Post by: Steve82H, Oct 19, 2014 in forum: Steam Traction
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